Bret Blakely

Happy world photography to all my fellow wanderers who get up at ungodly hours just to see that first bit of light breathe life into a new day.

I remember thinking how alive i felt while walking across the dunes in Death Valley. It was the sense of endless exploration , the limitless landscape and the overwhelming feeling of wanderlust that came over me while there. Have you been to Death Valley?

Today marks my 43rd trip around the sun. Although time is moving far too fast, I am so lucky and grateful to spend it feeling fulfilled from love, happiness and experiences. Can’t wait for the adventures this next year and every year will bring.

🚨📣 ANNOUNCEMENT TIME! This one’s for the people who plan vacations around their dog. 🐾 Join us on this 6-day trip to the wild Maine coast this Fall! Lubec & Acadia National Park, rugged shoreline, stunning fall foliage and your dog is not just welcome, they’re the whole point. Myself (Emily) and Bret Blakely have come together to create this trip through Seek The Epic. Small groups. Epic locations. High-end lodging and camping. And a team of two photographers and a videographer leading and capturing everything. The work doesn’t disappear when the trip ends. Every guest receives a private gallery of their own photographs from the week, plus a cinematic short film (like a movie trailer) of the groups full expedition — shot and edited to tell the story of the trip from beginning to end. Something to keep, share, and come back to. October 7–12, 2026 Max 10 guests, 1 dog per guest ✦ First 5 spots booked: $3,000 ✦ Spots 6–10: $3,500 Details and application are live on the trips page under “Acadia”. We’d love to have you and your dog join! ‼️ BEFORE YOU APPLY: Please read the section “Is your dog a good fit for this?” #SeekTheEpic #AtlanticEdge #TravelWithYourDog #AdventureWithDogs #AcadiaNationalPark

I haven’t been posting lately because I have spent the last 6 weeks building my website for my outdoor/adventure brand called Seek the Epic. I have become obsessed with seeking the epic sunrises, sunsets and moments while capturing them with my camera to live on in eternity. Today it is live. I would love for people to vote on the dawn or dusk version because I can’t decide if I like the light or dark mode better. You will be given the option upon arrival at / More website updates to come over the coming weeks and a big announcement coming tomorrow. Tomorrow I am off to seek some epic moments of my own as I road trip through Utah!

Grateful for every sunrise, every wild creature, every mountain line, every quiet second in places that make everything else feel small. Let’s protect what still takes our breath away. Happy earth day!

Winter is coming to a close and that blank canvas it gave us is ready to be painted with the colors of life emerging in spring.

Winter Postcards from Alberta.

Seeing the awe inspiring beauty of an Alberta can leave you feeling powerless and powerful all in one. You will be in awe and inspired. Nordegg definitely holds a special place in my heart and the @thenordeggtreehouse feel like a home away from home.

Carving through giants….a bluebird day on the slopes in Banff. @sunshinevillage is absolutely stunning and the views are a sight to behold. Thx @leroytownes @pipsygypsy for getting me skiing again after 30 years.

Spring is coming. I cherish my morning walks and runs around Hoyt Lake in Buffalo, NY.

Alberta: Where the cold is calling The beauty of the Canadian Rockies was worth every second of the -30 degree temps. This place inspires the soul at every turn.