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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...

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. šŸš€ 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. āœ… But don't wait - the sale ends forever in just 48 hours (October 21st). šŸ”„ Grab...

Hello my friend! āœ… Thanks so much for the overwhelming response to my new course, The Landscape Editing Blueprint, inside the 2025 Photography Bundle. šŸ’„ 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...

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. āœ… Fun Fact:...

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. āœ… 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...

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. āœ… As a subscriber to The Morning Blaze, you’re getting first dibs on this limited retreat plus...

Hello, my friend! Lately, I’ve noticed how different the light feels in the early morning—softer, lower, almost like it’s whispering that change is coming. It’s subtle, but if you’re paying attention, you can feel the shift. These quiet transitions are some of my favorite times to photograph, and even more so, to pause and just observe. 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...

Hello, my friend! šŸ Can you feel it too? The building anticipation as we inch closer to the most photogenic time of the year? I’ve been counting down the days to autumn’s return—the crisp mornings, golden light, and vibrant foliage that transforms even the most ordinary landscapes into something magical. It’s hard to believe we’re just a few weeks away from that familiar seasonal magic. If you’re anything like me, you’re already dreaming of flannel layers, foggy forests, and those fleeting...

Hello, my friend! I just got back from my summer workshop in the Dolomites—and what an experience it was! Another incredible trip with an outstanding group of photographers. The Dolomites have quickly become one of my all-time favorite places to photograph, and this trip only deepened that feeling. Below is a selection of new work from the journey—I hope you enjoy it as much as I did creating it. I hope you find some useful information in this edition of The Morning Blaze and as always thanks...

Hello, my friend! I just released a new video that’s been getting a lot of attention — and for good reason. It dives into a surprisingly overlooked topic: how your JPEG settings can still affect your RAW photos. This was something I ignored for years… until I realized just how much it was impacting my edits. And judging by the feedback, I’m definitely not alone. I hope you find some useful information in this edition of The Morning Blaze and as always thanks so much for reading & sharing....