Hello my friend! Where did 2024 go?!? Hard to believe the holiday's are already here and the year is quickly coming to a close. As for me, all of my travel for the year is now complete and I'm looking forward to some dedicated photo editing time - which has been lacking recently. Here's a new image from my workshop in the Dolomites I've been working on this week that I'm pretty happy with. I hope you enjoy this edition of The Morning Blaze and find it helpful. Have the best weekend! -Mark D....
18 days ago • 4 min read
Hello my friend! ✅ Why is it that the best seasons always last the shortest amount of time? It's wild to think the fall season is already nearing its end in many places. Regardless, I hope you were able to get out to photograph and enjoy this magical time of year. Have a great weekend! -Mark D. Dolomites, Italy 📺 MY NEW VIDEOS Finally! Lightroom's Biggest Flaw is Fixed.. This has been the weakest aspect of Lightroom for years and one of the number one reasons why I have to finish most of my...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hello my friend!I'm releasing this to subscribers of The Morning Blaze before any mention on social media as your feedback helped create this event in the first place. I'm excited to announce the Edit Flow Retreat is returning on November 13-16, 2025 to beautiful Sedona Arizona! This retreat is only available to the first 30 participants and promises to be a photographically transformative experience! ✅ Enter DENNEY250 at checkout to receive $250 off your retreat admission.See below for all...
about 2 months ago • 5 min read
Hello my friend! 🌟Thanks so much for the amazing response and support of my new course in the 2024 Photography Bundle from the 5DayDeal. Although the legacy pricing has expired, the value of this year's Photography Bundle remains the same. ✅ The sale ends forever in 48 hours on Friday October 11th at 3:00pm ET. So, if you're on the fence as to whether or not the 2024 Photography Bundle is still worth it, here's an updated info graphic outlining the value of each bundle. 🌟 View Photo Bundle...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello my friend! 🌟Thanks so much for the amazing response to my survey in the last edition. Based off the feedback, I've made a couple additions to my new course that'll be released on October 1st in the 2024 Photography Bundle from the 5DayDeal. ✅ Fun Fact: Did you know there’s over 100 tools available within Lightroom and over half are dedicated to enhancing color—that’s a pretty big indicator as to the importance that color plays within photography. → But, with so many color related tools...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello my friend! 🔥EXCITING NEWS! I'm in the process of completing my largest undertaking in terms of photo educational resources, which will be available next month. In an effort to ensure I'm providing as much value as possible for you, would you take a moment and answer this one question? ✅ What area of Photo Editing would you like to improve most? Understanding the Histogram & Tone Curve Color Enhancing, Color Grading, White Balance Masking & Local Adjustments The Basics One of my new...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Hello my friend! It's always exciting to get the opportunity to photograph something you've never experienced before. For me, being able to visit these boiling hot springs under the midnight sun in Iceland was something I won't soon forget. I hope you're able to find some helpful information in this edition, and as always, thanks so much for reading & sharing. ✅ Also, be sure to check out the 20% OFF Pro Panel discount I was able to secure for subscribers of the Morning Blaze. This offer is...
3 months ago • 5 min read
Hello my friend! It's hard to believe fall is just around the corner! I've never been a huge fan of summer photography, so I couldn't be more excited for my favorite time of year to arrive🍁. Between now and then, I have a five week break before my fall workshops begin, so I've been working through a massive backlog of unedited photos. Here's one of those completed images from my recent workshop in the Faroe Islands that I'm really happy with - hopefully you enjoy it as well! Faroe Islands I...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Hello my friend! My incredible 21 day photography trip through the Faroe Islands and the Icelandic Highlands is coming to a close. It's been an amazing adventure with some outstanding people and I cannot wait to share some of the many new images I created with you. Below is one of those images from the Highlands I really enjoy! Highlands, Iceland I hope you're able to find some helpful information in this edition, and as always, thanks so much for reading and sharing. Have a great weekend!...
4 months ago • 4 min read