David S. Hayden

David S Hayden is an author and commercial photographer based in Pueblo, Colorado, who merges the precision of manufacturing engineering with the contemplative study of light and human agency.

Drawing on a background in continuous improvement methodologies and CNC programming, Hayden writes for readers who value practical instruction and critical thinking. His technical catalog includes

7 Easy Steps to CNC Programming: A Beginner's Guide,

7 Easy Steps to CNC Programming Book II: Beyond the Beginning,

7 Easy Steps to BobCAD/CAM V19/V20, and

The PC Easy Reader: Because You Are Not a Dummy or an Idiot.

He applies this same grounded framework to modern technology in 7 Easy Steps to AI Competence: A Beginner's Guide to Using AI Without Losing Judgment, Agency, or Dignity, and he regularly publishes analytical insights through his digital imprint, Hayden Pub.

In the visual arts, Hayden served as the Photographer in Residence at the Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center and operates as a co-op member at the Steel City Art Works gallery.

His published photography collections feature:

Lake Pueblo State Park,

Conversations with Light, and

In the Still of the Light.

His tabletop still-life work treats light as the primary subject, applying rigorous studio geometry to reveal the character of physical objects. He frequently shares instructional articles, lighting breakdowns, and reflections on the craft through his online portfolio, David Hayden Photo.