I mean, really exist?
Is there tangible, hold-in-your-hands, physical evidence of you, just as you are today, in photographs?
We live in a digital age. There is no denying it.
We snap photos with our phones and upload them to Instagram.
We bury our heads in our devices in a sea of text messages, Facebook likes, Tiktok videos, and Snapchats.
But the purpose is singular. CONNECTION.
We crave being connected to those we love; and through the power of social media and digital magic we are able to do just that.
But what happens when your phone is too full, or your hard drive crashes?
What happens years from now when those items are obsolete?
Will your children’s children have tangible evidence of your laughter, your joy, your love?
They won’t care about the extra 5 pounds you gained this summer, or the streak of grey in your hair.
This I can promise you.
They see you as a strong, beautiful woman who exudes laughter, grace, love, and joy.
This is how your family sees you.
This is how I see you.
This is the woman who will appear in the images I create for you.
This is how the world will see you.
I am dying to capture the love and light that is you and your family.
To help you create a tangible memory of you, of your children, of your family.
If you are an actor / actress or a business professional I would love to capture your professional headshots for you.
If you are a High School Senior, I see you and I cannot WAIT to work with you.
Call me. Email me. Let’s have coffee and we’ll craft just the perfect way to capture your joy.
Most of the families I meet are walking through this season with one foot on the gas and the other on the brakes.
Senior year is wild like that — packed with firsts and lasts, joy and friction, pride and ache.
It’s tempting to wait until things feel more certain. Until they’re less stressed. Until you are, too.
But the in-between is where the magic lives.
The late-night talks.
The car rides in silence.
The slammed doors, and long hugs after.
This season doesn’t need perfect.
It just needs presence.
If you’re in the thick of it — unsure, emotional, holding it all — know this:
It’s still worth remembering.
Ready when you are.
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The goal was never “perfect.”
It was honest.
Photos that don’t ask her to perform or fit a moment she hasn’t grown into yet — but let her stay right where she is.
Because images grounded in emotion don’t go out of style.
They grow meaning with time.
Save this if you want photos that still feel like her years from now.
And if this resonates, you’ll love what I’m building with The Seen Sessions 🤍
#TheSeenSessions
#tweenconfidence
#TeenConfidence
#SeenAsYouAre
#PortraitsWithHeart
What would have helped younger you feel seen?
Choosing a photographer isn’t always easy.
Even after scrolling through endless portfolios and saving all your favorite styles, it can still feel overwhelming.
Because somewhere deep down, you know it’s about more than light and location.
It’s about how you feel when the camera is on you.
Whether you’re allowed to show up fully — quiet or bold, soft or strong, smile or no smile.
It’s about choosing someone who makes space for that.
Someone who leads with care, not pressure.
Someone who values trust over perfection.
If that’s what you’re looking for, I’m really glad you’re here.
If you’re starting to think about senior photos and wondering what that experience could feel like, you can learn more through the link in my bio.
Have you ever had a photo experience that made you feel truly seen?
Quiet water. Soft light. A moment just for her.
Meet Ayda ~ Class of 2026
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#BayPreserve
#SarasotaSeniors
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#GoldenHourMagic
No two seniors are the same… and neither are their sessions.
5 sessions.
5 moods.
Zero wrong answers.
If you had to pick ONE 👀
🌊 Dreamy beach
🎨 Funky downtown
🌾 Moody Myakka
☀️ Bright & sunny
🤍 Soft + romantic
Which session would you choose?
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#SarasotaSeniorPhotographer
#SRQSenior
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#SarasotaHighSchoolSenior
Golden hour was definitely her color. ✨🧡
Capturing seniors in their element will forever be my favorite. ✨
If you’re dreaming up your own senior session, I’d love to create something beautiful with you. 🤍
Michaela Ristaino Photography | Sarasota FL | 941-363-1720