About Us
Starting at the young age of 17 Misty has been photographing weddings for over nearly 30 years and is often accompanied by her husband Nelio whom has been her second shooter since 2005. Together they have a combined 47 years of experience in the wedding industry. Their studio currently shoots on average of 75-100 weddings a year and they have had the honor and privilege of photographing over 1,700 weddings to date and book up to two years out.
Misty was born in Nebraska but raised here in the Sunshine State of Florida where her parents were both born and raised. Neilo was born and raised in Brazil but has called Florida his home for over 25 years. They have 6 children and a rescue named Bella and live just outside of Orlando.
The two have dedicated a lifetime to providing timeless memories for their couples and feel deeply honored and moved to have won, so many awards and accolades over the years doing something that they truly love. Some of these awards include being voted Best Photographer in Central Florida by Wesh 2 A-List, being inducted into the Knot "Best of Weddings" Hall of Fame in 2015 and having won the Wedding Wire Couples choice awards every year consecutively since 2011 when the competition first started.
From lavish celebrity events to small intimate destination weddings the Miotto's have had the privilege of photographing special occasions both big and small all over the world. Their work has been published both nationally and internationally and can be seen in magazines and on popular wedding blogs all across the globe.
Misty is also an educator and ran one of the largest photography groups in Florida for several years with over 1,000 members and has also taught photography workshops all over the Country. In addition to her technical knowledge of photography she is also considered a performance and posing master and has spent over 20 years studying the art of posing and human interaction and brings that knowledge and experience with her into every session always working with each client to help them look and feel their best during their photo session. If you are a photographer and are interested in a mentorship with Misty check out her workshop page and if you are a client and just want to learn how to look your best in photos and/or film and would like to hire Misty for a posing consultation you can email her directly at misty@mistymiotto.com
Lastly, In addition to being a full time wedding photographer, Misty is also passionate about helping and supporting foster youth in our community and is the Founder and Director of two Non-Profits the first being the Heart Gallery of Central Florida and the second Foster Youth of America.