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Sarasota and Lido Beach Senior Portraits | Meet Sarah | Class of 2022

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Meet Sarah. Pine View Class of 2022.

Congratulations Sarah! Beauty, brains, and backstroke! This sweet girl is headed to swim for the University of Miami in the fall.
A few months ago, Sarah and I met Downtown Sarasota to hang out and take her Senior Portraits. She has such a great style and absolutely rocked her session! From swirling murals and rooftop sunshine, to eclectic pink archways and a gritty parking garage, we chatted and laughed and got some groovy pics along the way. That’s what it’s about for me! We hang out and have fun and the gorgeous senior photos are the icing on the cake!

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Meet Kate | Class of 2020 | Girl with a Tuba

Girl in pink top holding a tuba for high school senior portrait

Meet Kate. She is a girl with a tuba. And vintage cowboy boots How badass is that? Kate’s mom Jackie and I went to college together. How fun it was to reminisce about our own college days as she prepares her daughter to head off to college next fall. We laughed and told stories and...

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Meet Lillian | Class of 2019 | Burns Court Senior Portraits

Sarasota Senior Portrait Session in Burns Court by Michaela Ristaino Photography

“This is the beginning of anything you want.” Meet Lillian. A senior at Pine View, Lillian is also a Sailor Circus kid. Not only does she walk on a high wire, but she stands on her head and does other amazing feats. Me? I can barely walk a straight line, much less balance on a...

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Meet B | Downtown Sarasota Senior Photos

high school senior boy photos top of parking garage downtown sarasota by michaela ristaino photography

Downtown Sarasota is the perfect place for your Senior guy. No parks, flowers, or beaches for this senior. Instead we hit parking garages, alleys, and fire escapes. It’s all very West Side Story. In other words, the perfect, place for Sarasota Senior Photos. I love photographing senior guys, and B was no exception. Thanks for...

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Meet Holland | Class of 2018 | Burns Court Senior Portraits

Meet Holland | Class of 2018 | Burns Court Senior Portraits Holland is a high school senior in Portland OR, so how did she end up in Sarasota’s Burns Court for her Senior Portraits? She was here in Sarasota visiting her good friend Marguerite. Marguerite is the special girl behind Bag Up the Love, so...

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The fall senior calendar is filling up.

I keep my sessions limited on purpose. Not for exclusivity, but because every senior deserves my full attention.

This is Brook, golden hour at Caspersen Beach. If you`ve been meaning to get your Class of 2027 senior on the calendar, now`s the time. Spots like this one go first.

Link in bio to grab your date before the good ones are gone. 🤍

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The fall senior calendar is filling up.

I keep my sessions limited on purpose. Not for exclusivity, but because every senior deserves my full attention.

This is Brook, golden hour at Caspersen Beach. If you've been meaning to get your Class of 2027 senior on the calendar, now's the time. Spots like this one go first.

Link in bio to grab your date before the good ones are gone. 🤍

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#SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #SarasotaSeniors
#VeniceFLPhotographer
#ClassOf2027
#caspersenbeach

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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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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#italytravel #takethetrip #travelreels #photographerlife #behindthelens

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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#SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #FloridaSeniorPhotographer #ClassOf2027 #SeniorPortraitPhotographer #SarasotaFL

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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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#SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #FloridaSeniorPhotographer #ClassOf2027 #SeniorPortraitPhotographer #SarasotaFL

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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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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#SarasotaFamilyPhotographer #SarasotaMiniSessions #HolidayMinis2026 #SarasotaPhotographer #FamilyPhotographySarasota #SiestaKeyFamilyPhotos #SarasotaMomLife #HolidayPhotosSarasota

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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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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#SarasotaFamilyPhotographer #SarasotaMiniSessions #HolidayMinis2026 #SarasotaPhotographer #FamilyPhotographySarasota #SiestaKeyFamilyPhotos #SarasotaMomLife #HolidayPhotosSarasota #BookNowSarasota

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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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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#SarasotaSeniorPhotographer #SeniorPortraits #ClassOf2027 #SarasotaMoms #SeniorPortraitPhotographer #SarasotaFL #SeniorPhotography #SarasotaFamily

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