Hello, my friend! As we close out the final 2025 edition of the Morning Blaze, I want to pause and say thank you. Thank you for reading, replying, sharing, and showing up day after day with curiosity and intention. This community has turned a simple morning note into something far bigger than I ever expected, and I am deeply grateful for the conversations, the encouragement, and the trust you have given me throughout the year. Your support is what keeps this fire burning, and I could not do...
20 days ago • 4 min read
Hello, my friend! We're officially in that strange season where the big color is gone, the holidays are coming fast, and it can feel tempting to shelve the camera until next year. I get that feeling every December. It's easy to assume the best moments are over, but some of my favorite photographs come from these quiet transition days when the light sits low, and the winter air sharpens. I hope you find some useful information in this edition of The Morning Blaze and as always thanks so much...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hello, my friend! With the magic of fall quickly coming to a close, I hope you had a chance to get out with your camera and enjoy this amazing, yet fleeting time of year. Below is a new photograph I recently created, and I’m really proud of how it turned out. I hope you find some useful information in this edition of The Morning Blaze and as always thanks so much for reading & sharing. Have a great weekend! - Mark D. The Great Smoky Mountains 📺 MY NEW VIDEOS The Secret to Photographing...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Hello, my friend! I just returned from two unforgettable weeks in the Great Smoky Mountains during peak fall color, easily one of my favorite times of the year to be out with a camera. I filmed two on-location videos while I was there, and I’m sharing the first one below. I feel incredibly fortunate to witness and photograph scenes like this, and I can’t wait for you to see it. I hope you find some useful information in this edition of The Morning Blaze and as always thanks so much for...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hello, my friend! 🌟Thanks so much for the incredible response to my new course, The Landscape Editing Blueprint, inside the 2025 Photography Bundle from the 5DayDeal. Although the Early-Bird pricing has ended, the value of this year's bundle remains the same. 🚀 You can still grab the entire Pro Bundle for just $147 - which includes my new course plus thousands of dollars in premium tutorials, presets, and tools. ✅ But don't wait - the sale ends forever in just 48 hours (October 21st). 🔥 Grab...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello my friend! ✅ Thanks so much for the overwhelming response to my new course, The Landscape Editing Blueprint, inside the 2025 Photography Bundle. 💥 My brand-new course alone costs $155, but the entire Pro Bundle (which includes it) is just $137. That means you’re getting my new course along with over $2,200 worth of tutorials, tools, and presets for less than the cost of the course itself. 🚨 The Early-Bird pricing ends tomorrow, and the price jumps back up. If you've been waiting for the...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello, my friend! Big news! My brand-new course, The Landscape Editing Blueprint, is now available today as part of the 2025 Pro Photography Bundle from the 5DayDeal. Thanks so much for the massive response to the poll in the previous edition! Your feedback has been invaluable, and it’s played a direct role in finishing this course. 🚨 Early-Bird Pricing is now available for those who want to jump in and save a bit before this Thursday, October 16th, when prices return to full. ✅ Fun Fact:...
3 months ago • 2 min read
Hello, my friend! I’ve been quietly working on something behind the scenes for most of this year, and I’m finally getting close to the finish line. It’s a brand new course, and without question, it’s the most complete and comprehensive one I’ve ever made. ✅ I’ve got two quick questions for you that would really help me wrap things up before its release in October. How confident do you feel editing a flat RAW file from start to finish? Totally confident Mostly comfortable Still figuring it out...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Hello, my friend! It’s back, and in a brand new location. I’m excited to officially announce the next Edit Flow Retreat, and this time we’re heading to one of the most requested locations yet: Lake Tahoe, California! This marks the third year of the retreat, and if you’ve ever wanted to completely transform your photo editing workflow while surrounded by stunning alpine scenery, this is your chance. ✅ As a subscriber to The Morning Blaze, you’re getting first dibs on this limited retreat plus...
4 months ago • 6 min read