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February in Pictures | Instagram 365 Project | Sarasota Headshot Photographer

The second month of my Instagram 365 project redux is complete.

Late February, and the air’s so balmy snowdrops and crocuses might be fooled into early blooming.
Then, the inevitable blizzard will come, blighting our harbingers of spring, and the numbed yards will go back undercover.
In Florida, it’s strawberry season— shortcake, waffles, berries and cream will be penciled on the coffeeshop menus.
– Gail Mazur, The Idea of Florida During a Winter Thaw

We got an extra day yesterday. Leap year. The quirky oddity of that was sort of lost on me until this morning. It was just another day, filled with work and conference calls, little celebrations and faint disappointments. Pretty much just like any other day. I feel like I missed an opportunity to celebrate this day in its “extra-ness”. To make up for it, I will celebrate today. I will find opportunities for a bit of extra gratitude, a bit of wonder, and a bit of awe for this life I am so blessed to live. Make today wonderful, friends.

What about you? How did you celebrate our leap day?

I give you my Instagram 365 project photos for February…. and looking back through the month, I love these little visual reminders of what happened on each day. Enjoy.

February photos of my Instagram 365 project by Ristaino Photography, headshot photographer in Sarasota FL

I stood beside a hill
Smooth with new-laid snow,
A single star looked out
From the cold evening glow.

There was no other creature
That saw what I could see–
I stood and watched the evening star
As long as it watched me.

Sara Teasdale

How is your 2016 going? I’d love to hear from you….drop me a line and let me know. Have you decided to jump in with your own Instagram 365 Project? If so, I’d love to follow you and cheer you on!

be joyful,

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Sydney, this one`s for you.

You belong on the beach. Your mom knew it. I knew it about thirty seconds after we started talking. And these photos? They prove it.

Sometimes the best sessions are the ones that almost didn`t happen.

Sydney, you were an absolute joy. That smile, that hair, that sunset that showed up just for you. I could not have planned it better if I tried.

If you have a Class of 2027 senior who belongs somewhere specific, let`s go there. Link in bio.

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Sydney, this one's for you.

You belong on the beach. Your mom knew it. I knew it about thirty seconds after we started talking. And these photos? They prove it.

Sometimes the best sessions are the ones that almost didn't happen.

Sydney, you were an absolute joy. That smile, that hair, that sunset that showed up just for you. I could not have planned it better if I tried.

If you have a Class of 2027 senior who belongs somewhere specific, let's go there. Link in bio.

There was an era of senior portraits. You know the one.
Cap and gown on a staircase. Leaning against a brick wall like the brick wall is very interesting. Hand on chin. Smile that says "I have been told to smile."

We don`t do that here.

We do this.

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There was an era of senior portraits. You know the one.
Cap and gown on a staircase. Leaning against a brick wall like the brick wall is very interesting. Hand on chin. Smile that says "I have been told to smile."

We don't do that here.

We do this.

She came in with a vision. She wouldn’t settle for anything less.

And she was right.

Olivia, you were an absolute dream to photograph. Most opinionated? Maybe. I just call that a girl who knows who she is and what she wants. These are just a few of my favorites, but honestly it was hard to choose. Can’t wait to share the rest with you!

If you have a Class of 2026 or 2027 senior who knows exactly what she wants, let’s make it happen. Link in bio.

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She came in with a vision. She wouldn’t settle for anything less.

And she was right.

Olivia, you were an absolute dream to photograph. Most opinionated? Maybe. I just call that a girl who knows who she is and what she wants. These are just a few of my favorites, but honestly it was hard to choose. Can’t wait to share the rest with you!

If you have a Class of 2026 or 2027 senior who knows exactly what she wants, let’s make it happen. Link in bio.

You pulled out your phone to grab a quick photo and suddenly you`re the worst person in the room. You`re not doing anything wrong. You just want to remember this. And yeah, that`s a little inconvenient for her right now.

Swipe through for the one shift that actually helps, no camera settings, no tricks, no bribing.

And if you want more of this, the free 5-day email series is at the link in my bio. Five short emails about how to take better photos of your teen without turning every moment into a whole thing.

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You pulled out your phone to grab a quick photo and suddenly you're the worst person in the room. You're not doing anything wrong. You just want to remember this. And yeah, that's a little inconvenient for her right now.

Swipe through for the one shift that actually helps, no camera settings, no tricks, no bribing.

And if you want more of this, the free 5-day email series is at the link in my bio. Five short emails about how to take better photos of your teen without turning every moment into a whole thing.

I hear it every single time. “I’m not really a photo person.”

And then golden hour hits and she can’t stop laughing and I catch the shot and she is absolutely a photo person. Always was.

That part never changes, no matter how many sessions I do.

If you have a class of 2026 or 2027 senior, let’s start dreaming up her perfect session. Link in bio.

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I hear it every single time. “I’m not really a photo person.”

And then golden hour hits and she can’t stop laughing and I catch the shot and she is absolutely a photo person. Always was.

That part never changes, no matter how many sessions I do.

If you have a class of 2026 or 2027 senior, let’s start dreaming up her perfect session. Link in bio.

Your teen isn`t being difficult. They`re being a teenager.

There`s a reason they shut down the second you pull out your phone. And once you understand it, getting photos of them actually gets easier.

Swipe through to see what`s really going on, then grab the free 5-day email series at the link in my bio.

Five short emails. Real shifts. No camera gear required.

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Your teen isn't being difficult. They're being a teenager.

There's a reason they shut down the second you pull out your phone. And once you understand it, getting photos of them actually gets easier.

Swipe through to see what's really going on, then grab the free 5-day email series at the link in my bio.

Five short emails. Real shifts. No camera gear required.

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