“This is the beginning of anything you want.” Meet Lillian. A senior at Pine View, Lillian is also a Sailor Circus kid. Not only does she walk on a high wire, but she stands on her head and does other amazing feats. Me? I can barely walk a straight line, much less balance on a...
“Now go, and make interesting mistakes, make amazing mistakes, make glorious and fantastic mistakes. Break rules. Leave the world more interesting for your being here. Make good art.” ~ Neil Gaiman Gerad, G-man, G-daddy. This is a kid who has already made the world a far more interesting place for having been here. Whether it’s...
Yep, that’s me in there for about half a second. I believe in taking the trip, being in the photo, and not waiting for ‘someday.’ Also I photograph seniors in Sarasota, but that’s a whole separate post.
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New here? Good.
No fluff. No filters. Just real.
I’m Michaela. I photograph seniors in that strange, in-between year. The last summer before the dorm room. The kid who still texts you the good stuff, even when she swears she’s too busy for you.
No brick walls. No “smile because I said so.”
I want the giggle. The walk that turns into a run because she forgot the camera was even there.
Real photos. Real teens. Every time.
Glad you’re here.
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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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Michaela Ristaino Photography
michaela@ristainophotography.com | 941-957-8088 | Sarasota FL
