Misty graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Science in photography in 2005.  She was recognized by the faculty as the outstanding student photographer in the School of Communication during her senior year.  Misty enjoyed her educational journey at the university and she was fortunate enough to study under the direction of some very gifted and talented photographers including Dr. Eugene Balzer and Peter Schwepker. Misty studied many branches of photography and she excelled in portraiture. She was educated and trained in film technology and over the  years she became quite adept in digital photography and editing.

Misty is a member of Soroptimist International of Winslow (a non-profit orgarnization directed toward helping women & girls) , and she participates in numerous community events & activities.  Misty also works as a substitute teacher for the Winslow Unified School District, she owns a business managing rental properties, she renovates houses, and she cares for her disabled father.  When she's not working, Misty enjoys traveling, painting, dining with friends, spending time with her family, and landscape photography.  She currently resides in Winslow with her husband, two teenagers, two dogs, and a cat.