Meet Megan | DSHA Class of 2018 | Waukesha Senior Photo Session There is just something so comforting about going home. It’s been SIX years since we moved away from Wisconsin, but it will always be home. The air is sweeter and I can just breathe. So, when I met Megan last December while I was home for...
Meet Abigail. Sarasota Tween Portrait Session. What if you could bottle up every last bit of your daughter’s childhood and tuck it away to remember forever? Time is a funny thing. It just keeps pressing forward whether we want it to or not. These little humans continue to morph and change right before our eyes....
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...
When Dana Obleman messaged me looking for Sarasota headshots, I had a total fangirl moment. This woman is a total rock star and has helped countless thousands of parents finally get a good night’s sleep. And SHE was calling ME! Dana is the creator of the Sleep Sense Program. From her website: Hi, my name’s...
I have been beyond blessed to know more phenomenal women than I can count. I celebrate them each and every day. I try to be like them, knowing that I, too, am phenomenal. These women are the reason why I am passionate about being a headshot photographer. To capture a moment in time of the...
✨ They`re back! The beloved Vintage Red Truck Minis at Myakka Ranch are officially open for 2026!
📅 Date: Sunday, November 15
🕐 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Private Farm, Myakka Ranch
Each session includes:
✔ A 15-minute session with our cozy holiday red truck setup
✔ 5 hand-edited digital images (with upgrade options available)
✔ Print release + curated gallery
✔ Professional print + gift options
✔ The chance to actually enjoy the moment, chaos, giggles, and all! 🧡
🎁 Don`t forget, we`ll also be collecting toys for our Holiday Toy Drive to spread extra cheer this season.
✨ Spots are very limited and always go quickly, reserve yours today!
👉 Book now, link in bio.
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50 things about me. Counting down.
40: My mom was the original boss babe. My tenacity and my ability to get sh*t done, that`s her.
39: I don`t like chocolate ice cream. Give me a wild, unique gelato flavor in Italy any day.
38: My dad is my hero.
37: In high school, I played Maria in The Sound of Music. She marries a Captain with 7 kids. I grew up and married a Captain with 5.
36: My college degree is in Vocal Performance.
New ones every Tuesday. Catch up anytime in my Story highlights. 🤍
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One day they`re little.....and then you blink. Don`t miss the chance to capture every moment.
✨ 2026 Holiday Mini Sessions are officially open for booking!
Each session includes:
✔ A 15-minute session at one of Sarasota`s most-loved spots
✔ 5 hand-edited digital images (with upgrade options available)
✔ Print release + curated gallery
✔ Professional print + gift options
✔ The chance to actually enjoy the moment, chaos, giggles, and all! 🧡
Spots are very limited and going fast. Grab one before they`re gone.
Booking link in bio.
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#SarasotaMiniSessions #SarasotaHolidayMinis #SarasotaFamilyPhotographer #SarasotaMiniPhotoSessions #SarasotaFL
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.
#SarasotaMiniSessions #SarasotaFamilyPhotographer #SarasotaMiniPhotoSessions #RedTruckMiniSessions #SarasotaFL
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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Michaela Ristaino Photography
michaela@ristainophotography.com | 941-957-8088 | Sarasota FL
You are simply amazing, Michaela! How blessed and lucky both Megan and I to have discovered you! You are in our lives forever now!! Love you so much!!!
So happy to two got connected!! Always a joy to share my favorite headshot photographer with others who appreciate her gifts.