Listen to Masterclass students reflect on why they get out at night and create images of the Milky Way. How many of the responses resonate with you?

Have you ever wondered why some images you see online get lots of interactions and others seem to only have crickets- even when the images look on par with each other? People often think marketing is the secret sauce to getting photos noticed, but there is something buried deep underneath that marketing that is even more important.

Ah the age old question, is photography art and are you an artist? Oh and why in the heck should you care, because you should indeed care. Here is my take having experienced BOTH sides.

What if I told you there is something critical to your growth as a photographer that has nothing to do with the actual planning, shooting or editing of your photos? Well there is, and you can get started today, right after you listen to this episode.

This is probably one of the things that is most taken for granted when it comes to Milky Way photography. Most photographers think they just need to pick a beautiful landscape and they’ll get great Milky Way photos.. Think again! And listen to this episode to see what to do about it.

Have you ever looked at someone and wondered how they got there? How did they turn into a “success”? Bad news, there isn’t a magic pill to get there. Good news, there is a simple method to follow with science backing it.

Join Kristine for a BTS look into her memorable first shoot at Medford Beach, on the Bay of Fundy with the highest tides in the world. Kristine has a cautionary tale that EVERY photographer needs to hear and heed.

Common guides to composition include actionable tips like “The Rule of Thirds” and talk about symmetry and other ways to organize the elements in your image. They are missing out on what is actually important in composition that will make or break your images.

Most people think you need pro gear to shoot the Milky Way, but they would be surprised to learn how simple of a kit you need. Find out exactly what gear you need and why in this episode.

Shooting Milky Way photography is as different from normal photography as day is to night. Learn exactly what it takes to transition to night photography, including how to find the Milky Way, how to think about light at night, and why night photography is the BEST genre (yep, I said it!)