Dear Lola, A year ago, we became friends, you and I. A year ago, I took a leap of faith, and at the end of it, I found you. You don’t know yet how truly remarkable you are. You don’t know how many lives you have touched, and how many people you have inspired....
I have always believed that people come into our lives at the right time and for the right reasons. Ashley is one of those people. Saras I’ve heard it said, that people come into our lives for a reason, bringing something we must learn… This line from the musical Wicked plays over and over in my...
Yesterday Beauty Revived announced the photographers and seniors whose senior portraits would be featured in the January 2016 “Most Beautiful Seniors” edition of the Beauty Revived Magazine. Photographers from all over the country ran campaigns in search of high school seniors who exemplify real beauty. Senior portraits created in force to showcase honest to goodness...
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http://video214.com/play/Ct0RVzTxb0gbkrDehjBFLA/s/dark Lola is 9. Lola has red hair and freckles. Lola loves making jewelry with tiny beads suspended in tiny bottles. Lola loves American Girl dolls. Lola makes them clothes out of tissue and cupcake papers. Lola loves to paint. Lola wants to be a fashion designer, an artist, a photographer. Lola wants to travel...
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.
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.
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.
Michaela Ristaino Photography
michaela@ristainophotography.com | 941-957-8088 | Sarasota FL
This is so wonderful for the two of you! I’m in awe of her beauty, grace, and spirit that just bursts through in these images 🙂 Well done, I can’t wait to watch as the years go by!
STUNNING. Seriously beautiful. Well done, friend.
Tears! Beautiful words and so wonderful you have each other. Lola you are stunning! May you always shine so brightly.
Just beautiful! Beautiful girl and beautiful story! <3
What an incredible BLESSING for both of you to have found eaxh other! And now Lola can know how I feel about you, my beloved Hodel. XOXOXOXOXOX to you both! <3