Melissa Preston

Behind the Lens :: Don’t say “cheese!”

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Oh the glorious, forced "cheese" smile!  We've all done it and we've all asked our kids to do it.  And while it does produce the teethy-sort-of-half-smile, 9 times out of 10 their hearts aren't...

Behind the Lens: FREE Editing Software

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Are you ready to jazz up your images without spending a quarter of your child's college tuition on editing software??  If so, this article is for you. It's true that Adobe Photoshop is by far...

Behind the Lens :: Print! Print! Print!

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I'm guilty of it, too!  I point and shoot and snap and THEN...I never do a thing with the digital file.  The image will sit on my camera or computer, only to be seen...

Behind the Lens: Using Natural Light

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As a professional photographer, I'm often asked what studio lighting equipment I use.  The truth is I don't care for studio lighting and have always been drawn to more natural light settings.  I love...

Behind the Lens :: Rock the Angles

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In this day and age, not only do most of us adults know how to take a picture, but even our kids are jumping on the photography bandwagon.  I absolutely love seeing a 5 year...

Behind the Lens :: Comparison Is The Thief of Joy

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Hi Dallas Moms!  As a new contributor to Dallas Moms Blog, I'm excited to share my passion and profession with you! In addition to a love for my kids, I also have a love...