Melissa Marshall

NOSTALGIA

Melissa's signature go-to preset that balances light and tone curve for a timeless, elegant look. It adds mild warmth and richness while making greens pop, delivering a natural enhancement that feels refined and elevated.

• Balanced tone curve for natural light
• Mild warmth with refined color depth
• Nostalgic, timeless greens
• Only minor white-balance or exposure tweaks needed
• Works beautifully in any lighting condition

BLUE CRUSH

The cooler counterpart to Nostalgia - elevated, timeless, nostalgic. Ideal for balancing overly warm or sunkissed scenes, it brings clean, natural tones and crisp blues while preserving warmth in all the right places.

• Cooler in temperature, but still warm where needed
• Restores balance in overly warm lighting
• Enhances blues and neutral tones
• Perfect for water scenes, indoor light, or sunset correction
• Reliable across all lighting scenarios

TRACK 11

A dynamic preset with a bold tone curve that adds contrast, color, and depth. This preset makes your photos pop. I especially love using it for flash images or scenes where the light feels flat.

• Cooler warmth profile; brings out pink undertones
• Subtle shift in reds for balanced warmth
• Dynamic contrast and shadow detail
• Naturally corrects skin tones
• Ideal for flat lighting, direct flash, sunflares, or anytime you need a little extra pop

CLOUDY HAZE

Created for overcast days or soft, cinematic light. It adds a smooth, warm glaze across the image for a dreamy, creamy, vanilla-sky vibe that subtly enhances without overpowering. Soft shadows add to the warm, hazy atmosphere.

• Adds a warm, creamy glaze across your image
• Softens contrast for a smooth, diffused look
• Ideal for cloudy days, diffused sunsets, or window-lit portraits
• Enhances warmth and depth without overpowering natural tones
• Creates a subtle cinematic haze with soft shadow detail

FILM GIRL

Inspired by classic film tones, this preset blends gentle split-toning with vintage fade and grain. A nod to true analog color - nostalgic, soft, and full of texture.

• Film-inspired split-toning with greens and blue hues
• Nostalgic, soft, and versatile
• Soft faded shadows + fine grain
• Balanced warmth with subtle film glow
• Works great for any lighting scenario

DISPOSABLE

A playful nod to the disposable cameras from my childhood. I added rich grain, teal highlights, and nostalgic imperfection to this preset for that true candid vibe. Adjust the white balance to shift eras, from 70s film warmth to the early-2000s flash nostalgia.

• Added grain and teal/blue highlight tint
• Era-bending film aesthetic
• Nostalgic, candid, disposable-camera feel
• Intentionally heavy grain for texture and depth
• Perfect for lifestyle, candid, or adding vintage edge to your gallery

PALO SANTO

Melissa's bread and butter black & white preset. It balances contrast and softness with a clean, classic look. It’s versatile, emotional, and effortlessly elegant. The go-to for making any image feel iconic.

• Balanced contrast and soft tonal transitions
• True midtones with soft highlights
• Works beautifully for portraits and emotional moments
• Delivers a timeless, film-inspired finish
• Ideal for any lighting condition

MODERN CHROME

My more modern, punchier black and white. With brighter highlights, deeper shadows, and balanced contrast, it gives images a bold yet refined edge. Perfect for editorial or high-impact shots.

• Increased brightness in highlights
• Strong, clean contrast
• Clarity & dimension without harshness
• Great for editorial, documentary, or bold moments
• Delivers a polished, modern monochrome look

VINTAGE VOGUE

Inspired by a shot I took and edited in Paris, 2011, this preset channels the grit of vintage film with the polish of modern fashion. I’ve refined it to add depth, texture, and drama for that Vogue-esque editorial feel. Add a touch or warmth to the split-toning for an extra vintage touch.

• Vintage-inspired B&W
• High contrast with intentional grit & grain
• Deep blacks with mid-highlights
• Adds editorial punch to portraits and details
• Creates a cinematic, fashion-forward finish

SOFT FILM

Dehazes, softens contrast, and adds grain for a smooth, filmic finish.

FLASH

Optimizes highlights, shadows, and contrast for flash photography.

BLUER

Cools down overall temperature to balance out warmth.

GREENER

Increases green tones for a richer, earthier palette.

LESS YELLOW

Reduces yellow tones for cleaner whites and neutral warmth.

SKIN TONER

Adds a touch of pink to skin tones for a balanced, natural glow.

GRAINY

Adds subtle grain for that imperfect, analog finish.

HAZY

Softens the clarity and texture for a hazy, atmospheric look.

PUNCH IT

Brightens and boosts contrast for a crisp, high-impact finish.

FILMY

A full transformative layer - it adds grain, tone curve adjustments, and a filmic color shift for an authentic film look you can add to any preset.

TC - DETAIL

TC - FLAT

TC - LIFT

TC - MUTE

AI - SMOOTH SKIN

AI - TONE SKIN - OLIVE+

AI - TONE SKIN - PINK+

AI - BRIGHTEN SKY

AI - SUNSET SKY