Mazzone Olive Oil in Sarasota was the perfect choice for our Valentine’s Day celebration. “Count your nights by stars, not shadows; count your life with smiles, not tears.” Conta i tuoi notti di stelle, non ombre; contare la tua vita con un sorriso, non lacrime. ~ Italian Proverb Anyone who knows me knows that I married...
And just like that, I am one month into my next Project 365. I’m again posting images to Instagram daily and following prompts from the beth-a-dilly challenge. I’ve been asked how I stay motivated? Honestly, the answer is YOU. Who doesn’t love validation? I heard from many of you over the past year that you...
Yep. It’s winter. For many of you that means cold and snow and rocking your jammies by 6pm every night in front of the fire. It’s dark by 4:30pm and time for taking pictures is severely limited. ::sigh:: BUT what about all those pictures you took last summer that are still sitting on your phone...
I have a confession. I’m a horrible procrastinator and an even more horrible project finisher. I’m a great starter. Finishing? Not so much. So when I started a 365 photo project on January 1st 2015, I had little belief that I’d actually finish. But look at me….I did it! I completed my very first 365...
mid-winter In the bleak mid-winter Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone; Snow had fallen, snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter Long ago. Our God, Heaven cannot hold Him Nor earth sustain; Heaven and earth shall flee away When He comes to reign: In the...
The best mini session photos never come from the "say cheese" moment. They come from the twirl, the giggle, the moment you forget the camera`s even there. 💛
That`s exactly what Holiday Mini Sessions are built for, real moments, not stiff poses.
Want first access before booking opens to everyone else? Sign up for the VIP list. Link in bio. 👆
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2026 Holiday Mini Sessions: coming this fall. ✨
15 minutes. Real moments. Zero forced smiles.
These sessions sell out every year, so I`m doing something new: sign up to get notified first, before booking opens to everyone else, plus early pricing.
Link in bio to get on the list. 👆
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Calling Moms of 2027 Seniors. These aren`t the professional photos.
These are the 27 everyday moments happening this year that you don`t want to miss, the firsts, the everyday stuff, the milestones, and the lasts, and most parents don`t even know to look for them until they`re gone.
Grab the free checklist: LINK IN BIO
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These aren`t the professional photos.
These are the 27 everyday moments happening this year that you don`t want to miss, and most parents don`t even know to look for them until they`re gone.
Comment SENIOR and I`ll send you the full list.
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Happy first day of school, Sarasota! 🎒☀️
Here`s to a great year, whatever grade you`re jumping into.
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Parents of seniors tell me the same thing after graduation: "I wish I`d taken more photos."
Not just the big events, the everyday moments too. The messy bedroom. Late-night homework. Running out the door to practice.
Those are the ones you`ll miss the most, and they`re yours to catch, not mine.
I made a free list of the 27 photo moments worth capturing before graduation. Comment SENIOR and I`ll send it straight to your DMs.
Michaela Ristaino Photography
michaela@ristainophotography.com | 941-957-8088 | Sarasota FL
