Misty Saves the Day: The Team

Meet Krysten! A self-proclaimed “Midwest Princess” from Lincoln, Nebraska (Go Big Red!), she’s a passionate fangirl who braves any weather for her favorite artists and isn’t shy about her love for gaming on her Nintendo Switch.

Professionally, Krysten shines in the event world, with years of experience helping clients bring their dream celebrations to life. She’s also a former professional haunted house actor, proving she knows how to make an impression—whether it’s making you smile or scream!

Krysten Thomas

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

Marketing Director

Meet Anna! A travel enthusiast working her way toward visiting all 50 U.S. states (32 down so far), Anna also loves tackling high-elevation, challenging hikes. Fueled by her love of coffee and tea, she’s always ready for her next adventure.

Professionally, Anna holds a Master's Degree in Elementary Education and spent 7 years as an elementary school teacher. She’s now a dedicated yoga instructor with 6 years of experience and has managed two yoga studios in her area.

My real name is Sandra, but I go by Sandy! I was born and raised in Hampton Roads, VA and love that it offers such a variety of locations to fit whatever vibe you are going for! I am happily married (10 years!) and have three kids who keep me on my toes! I love to craft, bake, and enjoy a good cup of coffee at local coffee shops! When I am not binge watching The Office for the 100th time, I am constantly watching educational videos about photography. My interest in photography started back when I was in high school (DARK ROOM DAYS), and since then, I’ve always continued learning and investing in my passion. It wasn’t until recently that I made the plunge and went full time! I love fun props, color, and bringing high energy to sessions. Working with small + local businesses is important to me—when I first started my photography business, it was hard to find anyone locally to bounce ideas off of or even reach out to for guidance. I want to be able to help small businesses by elevating their brand with beautiful images and showcasing their services or products in a creative way.

Some of my favorite things (besides family + friends) are:
the office, parks & rec, superstore, golden girls, bridesmaids
chocolate, salsa, lolly’s ice cream
champagne, coffee, champagne
cooking, baking, crafting

Sandy owns her own amazing photography business, Sandra Leigh Photo, and kindly fills in and helps based on her availability.

Meet Eric! A lifelong Star Wars fan (with Revenge of the Sith holding the top spot in his heart), Eric also loves crafting stories and bringing them to life through short films. His passion for soccer and its vibrant culture has been a constant throughout his life.

Professionally, Eric is always expanding his skills in Adobe programs like Photoshop and Premiere Pro, and he takes pride in having spent much of his career supporting small businesses.

Meet David! A romantic at heart, he met his wife in 6th grade through notes passed via a shared desk. Born in Australia, David holds dual citizenship and had the unique experience of living around the globe as part of a military family.

A talented baker, he crafts gourmet desserts like Chocolate Amaretto-Espresso Dacquoise and dreams of dominating an ice cream eating contest. Professionally, David is a seasoned photographer with 19 years of experience, capturing over 550 weddings, including stunning destination events in Ireland, Key West, San Diego, and more.

Hey there! I honestly have no idea what to say so I’m going to list my favorite things about myself, instead!

I'm a recent graduate from the University of NC at Wilmington with a degree in Psychology.

Dance has been a part of me since the age of 2, shaping both my discipline and creativity.

When it comes to food, nothing beats my two comfort foods: bacon and tacos. And I'm not opposed to them being together either! That being said, I genuinely enjoy exploring new foods and am down to try (almost) anything.

I'm a devoted fan of murder mysteries, spending my downtime engrossed in shows like Criminal Minds, Bones, and NCIS.

I also find joy in curling up with a good book, especially if it is a thriller!
Life's all about learning, moving, and savoring every moment!

Sandy Barnes

Eric Meyers

David Champagne

Aniya Raiford

Director of Operations

Education Manager

Owner, photographer, marketer

Hi, y’all! I’m Britney Lowe—a social worker by education but a lover of people and the human experience since birth. I took a whim on social media management after Misty Saves the Day posted an opening. A close friend told me I would regret it my whole life if I didn’t apply. It turns out she was right. It’s been amazing to see how my social worker strengths have blended perfectly with helping people share their stories on social media. I LOVE getting to know our clients—like really, really getting to know them—and then using that relationship to create a space for them in the world that is wholly their own.

I recently returned to North Carolina in the Wilmington area. I have an adorable son who was born for a beach bum lifestyle. We look forward to surfing lessons, learning to cruise on our longboards, and paddle boarding around the intercostal waterway. When I’m not collecting seashells with him, you can find me behind a camera or hunting for the nearest local bookstore.I can make a friend out of a stranger in minutes and only know how to love with my whole, big heart. I can’t wait to get to know you!

I am a proud "boy mom" to two teenage sons, ages 16 and 14, and have been happily married to my husband, Erik, for 20 years. We spent nearly a decade in Virginia Beach while Erik, served as a pilot at NAS Oceana. Upon his retirement in 2020, we moved back to my hometown of Valdosta, GA, where we've found a love for small-town living.

Outside of work, I've had a passion for photography since 2011, specializing in wedding photography until recently transitioning to private photo editing. I'm also a dedicated CrossFitter of 10 years, avid reader, and love all plants (despite occasionally being put on restriction from buying more!).

My active teenage boys keep me on my toes—whether it's supporting my wakeboarding daredevil or comforting my aspiring golfer after a tough round. I take immense pride in watching them navigate this exciting stage of their lives. My husband and I cherish quiet evenings at home and prioritize spending time with our extended family and close friends.

Britney Lowe

Kelley Stinson

Misty Prewitt

The professional things you need to know about me: Bachelor of Science in Communications and Counseling from Old Dominion University. Mom. Wife. Dog Owner. Photographer. Lover of the Outside. I like to ride bikes of all kinds.

The more important stuff, written by my best friend, Mike Dragon with Dragon Studio, who took a majority of the photos for us that you see all over this website - including the one to the left:

I’ve been Misty’s best friend for about 8 or 9 years now… maybe longer. But what’s time really mean when you are spending it with the people most important to you? Right? Let me tell you a story… an origin story. I promise I’ll keep it short.

When I first knew Misty I did not like her. I had a preconceived opinion of who she was at the time. I even tried to get her in trouble one time… but a couple years later we would find ourselves paired up working on a project together. During that time I realized that Misty and I shared many things in common: hockey, music, movies, life goals, humor, are just a few examples. Slowly but surely we became inseparable.

Truly, that’s who she is. Misty is an enigma. She transcends space and time. She has a way of pulling you in- even when you don’t want to. She has a way of showing you the things you didn’t know you wanted to see.

I suppose I should mention some professional things about her too…

She works SO hard. Like unreasonably hard. And she ALWAYS always always wants to do everything she can for everyone- to a fault at points. She will be your biggest cheerleader and confidant. She’ll make you feel like you can do anything but not just that she’ll be right by your side through it all. If she doesnt know how to do it she’ll figure it out or she inevitably has someone in her back pocket that can.

She has an orbit and people, places and things are attracted to it. Trust me, I tried to resist having a girl best friend. But you’ll very quickly see you can’t resist the good times that Misty brings. And yea- she’s also hella professional too and you should probably hire her. I think I have to say that though since this is the bio on her website… but it’s true. All of it.