My neighbor is The Barefooted Designer, how cool is that? I’ve thought about venturing into Sarasota Real Estate photography and Amy’s helped make that a reality. After 16 months here on the Suncoast, I am finally meeting people and it’s starting to feel like home. I met Amy Archer a few months ago when she hosted...
The vintage red truck is back. 🎄
2026 Holiday Mini Sessions at Myakka Ranch, Sunday, November 15. Fifteen minutes, five hand-edited images, and a whole lot of Christmas-truck charm.
Spots are always the first to go. Link in bio to book.
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Several years ago, a little boy shut down completely mid-session. Head down, done, no interest in my jokes, less interest in having his picture taken.
We gave him a minute. By the end of those fifteen minutes, he gave me the most genuine smile I`ve ever caught on camera.
That`s what a mini session can hold, real moments, not posed ones. 2026 Holiday Mini Sessions are open for booking now. Limited dates, favorite Sarasota spots, galleries delivered in time for your cards.
Link in bio to book.
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There’s a version of me that exists only during golden hour, and she is not calm.
Everyone else sees a pretty sky. I see a countdown.
This is what six minutes of pure chaos looks like. Don’t let my calm exterior deceive you. 😆🦆
Tag a senior mom who needs to see this level of commitment 😂
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A perfect little Cape Cod getaway @garlandsmotel ♥️
What sunset looks like to a normal person.
What it looks like to me: SIX MINUTES AND I AM NOT CALM ABOUT IT!
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50 things about me. Counting down.
45: I grew up a child of the 70s in a neighborhood so full of kids that every parent was everyone`s parent.
44: I am a Brewers Baseball fanatic. Don`t ask me my favorite player, I will list every single one.
43: As a kid, I was severely homesick anytime I was away from my family.
42: I have a music degree and spent years performing on stage before I ever picked up a camera.
41: Started piano lessons at age 9, taught by a big-band leader on lead sheets and fake books instead of traditional sheet music.
New ones every Tuesday. Catch up anytime in my Story highlights. 🤍
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Michaela Ristaino Photography
michaela@ristainophotography.com | 941-957-8088 | Sarasota FL
