Sarasota's Premier Senior & Headshot Photographer

Michaela Ristaino photographing a senior portrait session at golden hour in a Sarasota field

Sarasota’s Premier Senior & Headshot Photographer

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Hello, and welcome to Michaela Ristaino Photography.

I’m Michaela, a natural light portrait photographer based in Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota’s home base, but I travel for sessions throughout the Midwest and the Northeast, and once, memorably, to Italy. (Yes, really. Ask me about it.)

I specialize in senior portraits, professional headshots, and family portraits. Take a look below to find the experience that’s right for you.

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Find your experience.

Whichever brought you here, there’s a page built just for you.

Sarasota senior portrait, teen girl at golden hour

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Michaela Ristaino photographing a senior portrait session at golden hour in a Sarasota field

Sarasota’s Premier Senior & Headshot Photographer

Start Here

Welcome

Hello, and welcome to Michaela Ristaino Photography.

I’m Michaela, a natural light portrait photographer based in Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota’s home base, but I travel for sessions throughout the Midwest and the Northeast, and once, memorably, to Italy. (Yes, really. Ask me about it.)

I specialize in senior portraits, professional headshots, and family portraits. Take a look below to find the experience that’s right for you.

Where to Next

Find your experience.

Whichever brought you here, there’s a page built just for you.

Sarasota senior portrait, teen girl at golden hour

Senior Portraits

 Sarasota actor headshot, candid laughing portrait in natural light

Headshots

 Family of five on Sarasota beach dunes at sunset

Family Portraits

Headshots in a Snap

Group & business rates for teams of 5+

Learn More

Pricing

The Details.

Quick links to session investment for every experience.

Senior Portrait Pricing

View Pricing

Headshot Pricing

View Pricing

Family Mini Sessions

Join VIP List

Headshots in a Snap

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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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#SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #SeniorPortraits #ClassOf2027 #SarasotaMoms #SeniorPortraitPhotographer #SarasotaFL #SeniorPhotography #SarasotaFamily

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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. . . . . #SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #SeniorPortraits #ClassOf2027 #SarasotaMoms #SeniorPortraitPhotographer #SarasotaFL #SeniorPhotography #SarasotaFamily

Happy first day of school, Sarasota! 🎒☀️

Here`s to a great year, whatever grade you`re jumping into.
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Happy first day of school, Sarasota! 🎒☀️ Here's to a great year, whatever grade you're jumping into. . . . #FirstDayOfSchool #SarasotaMoms #SarasotaFL #BackToSchool2026 #SarasotaFamily

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.

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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.

Raise your hand if you`re already dreading the "last first day of school" photo 🙋‍♀️

Same. Which is exactly why I put together a free list of the 27 moments actually worth capturing this year, the firsts, the everyday stuff, the milestones, and the lasts.

Comment SENIOR and I`ll send it your way.
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#SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #SeniorYear #ClassOf2027 #SarasotaMoms #SeniorPortraitPhotographer #SarasotaFL #SeniorPhotoTips #BackToSchool

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Raise your hand if you're already dreading the "last first day of school" photo 🙋‍♀️ Same. Which is exactly why I put together a free list of the 27 moments actually worth capturing this year, the firsts, the everyday stuff, the milestones, and the lasts. Comment SENIOR and I'll send it your way. . . . . #SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #SeniorYear #ClassOf2027 #SarasotaMoms #SeniorPortraitPhotographer #SarasotaFL #SeniorPhotoTips #BackToSchool

The mom who gets the photo she`ll cry happy-tears over in 10 years isn`t lucky.

She just planned ahead.

That`s really all this is, a little intention now so you`re not scrambling in May wishing you`d documented more.

#SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #SeniorPortraits #ClassOf2027 #SarasotaMoms #SeniorPortraitPhotographer #SarasotaFL #SeniorPhotography #SarasotaFamily

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The mom who gets the photo she'll cry happy-tears over in 10 years isn't lucky. She just planned ahead. That's really all this is, a little intention now so you're not scrambling in May wishing you'd documented more. #SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #SeniorPortraits #ClassOf2027 #SarasotaMoms #SeniorPortraitPhotographer #SarasotaFL #SeniorPhotography #SarasotaFamily

Michaela Ristaino Photography
michaela@ristainophotography.com | 941-957-8088 | Sarasota FL

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