And the day came when the risk it took to remain tight inside the bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~ Anais Nin Dear Lola, Today you are 14! How did that happen? No longer the little girl I met 5 years ago, you are blossoming into every bit of...
Dear Lola, You are 13 today! THIRTEEN! How could I have possibly known when we met nearly 4 years ago what a beautiful young woman you would grow into? How could I have known that you would nestle your way into my heart and stay there for good? How could I have known that the...
“The tiny seed knew that in order to grow, it needed to be dropped in dirt, covered in darkness, and struggle to reach the light.” –Sandra Kring Meet Elisa. She is Beauty Revived. With a shy smile, Elisa stepped out of the car into the already steamy Florida morning. This is Florida in the summertime,...
MAKE A WISH | TWO YEARS LATER | SARASOTA TWEEN PHOTOGRAPHY Dear Lola, Two years ago today I was a bundle of nerves getting everything ready for your big Beauty Revived day. I picked up a trunkful of cards and gifts sent from around the world, confirmed that the salon was ready for you, and...
Meet Marguerite. She is Beauty Revived. Sarasota Teen Headshots. “If you have anything at all, you have something to share with others.” Wise beyond her 14 years, Marguerite knows a thing or two about moving. Having moved 4 times before the age of 13, she knows how hard it can be. The start of her...
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
