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Dear Lola | Today you are 14 | Sarasota Teen Photographer

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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...

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    Dear Lola | Today you are 13 | Sarasota Tween Photographer

    teen girl with red hair and striped dress

    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...

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      MAKE A WISH | TWO YEARS LATER | SARASOTA TWEEN PHOTOGRAPHY

      Tween girl with red hair and freckles has photoshoot every year for 3 years.

      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...

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      • MichelleJuly 12, 2017 - 1:26 AM

        You know I love you, your writing and Lola!  If Beauty Revived was only created for you two, it was worth it.  Love you, friend!ReplyCancel

      Make a Wish | One Year Later | Sarasota Tween Photographer

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        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....

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      • Jen SheetsJune 4, 2016 - 12:00 AM

        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!ReplyCancel

      • Jessie MorrisJune 4, 2016 - 3:37 AM

        STUNNING. Seriously beautiful. Well done, friend.ReplyCancel

      • Leola KinnieJune 4, 2016 - 3:52 AM

        Tears! Beautiful words and so wonderful you have each other. Lola you are stunning! May you always shine so brightly.ReplyCancel

      • Jana LongJune 4, 2016 - 4:36 AM

        Just beautiful! Beautiful girl and beautiful story! <3ReplyCancel

      • Gladys Rhodes ChmielJune 4, 2016 - 3:25 PM

        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! <3ReplyCancel

      Meet Lola | She is Beauty Revived | Sarasota Portrait Photographer

      Little girl with red hair and freckles looks down during Operation Love Lola Beauty Revived Session by Ristaino Photography of Sarasota Florida

      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...

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      • Jessica HortonNovember 4, 2015 - 8:59 AM

        These are stunning!!!! I love the ones of her twirling!ReplyCancel

      • AllysonNovember 4, 2015 - 9:36 AM

        Love these! Her freckles are so adorable…. she is such a beautiful girl! You can tell she is going places in life =)ReplyCancel

        • MichaelaNovember 4, 2015 - 9:46 AM

          I think so too Allyson! She’s an amazing little girl. Can’t wait to see where life takes her!ReplyCancel

      • Jacqie MasonNovember 4, 2015 - 2:01 PM

        What a beauty! Her smile is infectious. I love these images, especially the twirling one.ReplyCancel

      • Heather CotterNovember 4, 2015 - 2:27 PM

        Such a beautiful little girl. Love this story!ReplyCancel

        • MichaelaNovember 4, 2015 - 9:44 AM

          Thanks Heather! I adore her as well! She’s an amazing little girl.ReplyCancel

      • Lacey Monet CarrollNovember 4, 2015 - 4:18 PM

        This session and the story and effort behind it is just so beautiful. I am blown away. the portraits are just gorgeous. Sarasota really has one special photographer among them! I’m such a fan of everything about this! Great work!ReplyCancel

      • Cinnamon WolfeNovember 4, 2015 - 5:11 PM

        Those freckles!!! Arrrghhh!! What a beauty!!ReplyCancel

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