After Dark Photography Podcast
The amount of detail modern digital cameras can capture of the night sky is AMAZING. But what exactly goes into creating nightscape images? Listen in as Kristine Richer, artist, mother, educator, and CEO takes you on a journey into the dark with your camera. As a new mom Kristine found herself without a creative outlet, gone were the laid-back weekends of chasing waterfalls and sunsets with her dog and camera. So she did what any totally sane new mom would do and stayed up all night photographing the stars instead of sleeping. Now Kristine has taught over ten thousand students how to photograph the Milky Way and has created a dedicated community of slightly crazy, night-obsessed photographers just like her. In the After Dark Photography podcast Kristine brings together the artistic right brain and technical left brain by exploring creativity, art, and inspiration in photography, as well as the technique, gear, and strategy necessary to elevate your craft and get started in night photography. Step into the dark with her and find a world filled with awe and wonder just waiting for your camera to capture it.
Episodes
60 episodes
Episode 58: Creativity, Connection, and Resilience
Introduction This episode explores how creativity—particularly photography—can serve as a powerful tool for building resilience, processing difficult emotions, and reconnecting with ourselves and our communities. Whether you'...
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Episode 58
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58:36
Episode 57: Photoshop and Artificial Intelligence
In today's episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that's been coming up constantly in my photography communities - artificial intelligence and its role in night photography. Whether you're excited about AI's potential or concerned about its impa...
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Episode 57
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58:25
Episode 56: Unlocking Creativity & Navigating Grief
In this episode, I dive deep into the impact of creativity on navigating grief. Sharing personal stories and insights into the grieving process, I discuss how creative outlets like photography and gardening can serve as anchors during tough tim...
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Episode 56
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56:31
Episode 55: My Favourite Milky Way Lighting
Understanding and effectively utilizing light is key in capturing stunning images of the Milky Way. By exploring the contrast and harmony between natural and artificial light sources, photographers can hone their skill and express their artisti...
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Episode 55
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1:04:14
Episode 54: How to Build an Image
A photo is just a 2D representation of the physical world, isn’t it? This is something I hear a lot in the fine art world and given the history of photography and how widespread and easily accessible the medium is now I’m ...
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Episode 54
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Episode 53: She’s Back! Start Photographing the Milky Way
March! Here in Nova Scotia the birds are out, the snow is melting, and my brain is sloughing off the layers that have built up over the winter.It is also the return of the Milky Way core being visible in the night sky! In the h...
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Episode 53
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1:03:36
Episode 52: What it takes to "Make It"
The photography industry has undergone significant changes due to technology and social media. Photographers are now seen as personal brands.The ugly truth is that to be a working photographer you will not just be taking photos...
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Episode 52
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1:03:06
Episode 51: Top 10 Website Mistakes
As a photographer looking to build or improve your website, wouldn’t you like to know the 10 biggest mistakes photographers make when creating their websites? In this episode I explain why in the age of social media we need a website, avoiding ...
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Episode 51
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Episode 50: Creating a Body of Work
In our latest episode we focus on the importance of a central theme or intention. A cohesive body of work not only enhances artistic expression but also opens doors for exhibitions and sales. It's a journey that allows for profound exploration ...
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Episode 50
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Episode 49: Capturing Clarity and Overcoming Overwhelm in Photography
Overwhelm and feeling stuck are common experiences that can hinder productivity and well-being. By questioning the reality of demands, examining thoughts and stories, and shifting language and thoughts, it is possible to overcome overwhelm. ...
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Episode 49
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Winter Sky Photography
Despite the cold weather, there are still plenty of opportunities for night sky photography in winter. Planning and researching based on your location is important, and software like Stellarium can help you figure out where and when to see d...
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Episode 48
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47:18
2024 Year Goals
Today, I want to talk about my goals and plans for the year 2024. I believe that setting intentions and being intentional are key to achieving our desired outcomes. One of the frameworks I follow for goal setting is the SM...
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Episode 47
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Year in Review: 2023
In this episode, I take a deep dive into my year, reflecting on my goals, accomplishments, and the lessons I've learned along the way. Join me as I share my experiences, challenges, and the impact I've had on others.Episode Highlights:
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Episode 46
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Back to Basics: Part 4 Exposure
This is what we've been waiting for. How it all comes together and gets us our final image.The first step in that is understanding our ISO and how that is the same and different with digital cameras (vs ASA films speeds of yore) and how...
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Episode 45
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Back to Basics: Shutter Speed (Part 3 of 4)
Part 3 should be a breeze after getting through Part 2: Aperture. I do this on purpose actually, give you the setting and control that takes some mind wrangling to wrap our heads around and then let you breeze through this episode ...
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Episode 44
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Back to Basics: Part 2 Aperture
The next step in our world domination, I mean camera mastery is to understand how our lens controls the amount of light getting recorded and the actual way the photo looks beyond exposure.That comes down to three factors:Aperture
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Episode 43
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Back to Basics: Part 1 Our Camera
This is the first in a 4-part series on mastering your camera.As we’re going into my free training: Your First Milky Way Photo I wanted to get everyone on the same ...
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Episode 42
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Episode 41: 4 Key Lessons After a Break
I took a break, just over 2 months off of social media and here with you on the podcast.It’s hard to believe that it’s only been that long, given everything that has happened in that time. Including an amazing conference, ...
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Episode 41
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Cosmic Chronicles: May 2023
You can also watch the video version of this on my YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3RqS1rOlxY
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Episode 40
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25:50
The Power of Signal
Hooooboy – are you ready for a really important conversation about night photography?Yes, I’m about to get very technical, and this could be one of the most important episodes you ever listen to on the theory of light and signal as it p...
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Episode 39
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How to be a Milky Way Master
What does it take to be a Master Milky Way photographer?Well, it takes going that first step out your door and getting started. But if we’re being transparent here that is 100% true, it’s not really helpful.What is helpful, is k...
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Episode 38
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1:04:37
If I Was Starting Over
Are you just getting started in night photography? This episode is mostly gear based, but looks a little wider as well at what you need to know to get started.I have a lot of links to gear mentioned in the podcast, so I’ll k...
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Episode 37
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1:05:57
Cosmic Chronicles: April 2023
You can also watch the video version of this on my YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTKiOCYhrkk
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Episode 36
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31:17
Building Your Dream Photography Business: A Roadmap to Success
This is the first episode that I did for the secret podcast experience, the "From Passion to Profit Bootcamp" and there was such resounding feedback on the metrics and scale of where people are at as photographers that I decided to post it here...
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Episode 35
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1:10:14
Unlocking Success: Your 4 Biggest Struggles
Are you a nightscape photographer looking to improve your skills and take your photography to the next level?In this episode, we explore the four biggest struggles/mistakes that nightscape photographers and enthusiasts face, and provide...
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Episode 34
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