After Dark Photography Podcast

I found this podcast after I signed up for Kristine’s Milky Way Magic Master Class. Since I am taking a respite from political new here in the United States as we approach the 2024 Presidential Election, I was looking for a distraction — a podcast that aligned with my interests. The After Dark podcast is much more than a simple distraction. Kristine bravely shares a piece of herself as she describes in detail (technical and emotional) her path to success. Although I am not looking to start a new career as I approach retirement, her honesty, insight, self-reflection, and self-awareness are truly inspirational.

I listened to many night photography podcast episodes hosted by Kristine, hoping to gain valuable tips, instructions, and guides to enhance my skills in this niche area. Unfortunately, my experience left much to be desired. While the host, Kristine, is certainly talkative and enthusiastic about her subject, the content of the podcast falls flat. Instead of focusing on practical advice or in-depth guidance that listeners can apply in the real world, Kristine spends an inordinate amount of time promoting her workshops. The podcast often feels more like an advertisement for her services rather than a resource for learning. The discussions are overly general, high-level, and lack the substance that aspiring night photographers need. Kristine frequently stretches topics to the point of exhaustion, delivering long-winded explanations that ultimately offer little in the way of actionable insights. The result is a tiresome and frustrating listening experience, where the fluff far outweighs any meaningful content. Overall, this podcast is hard to listen to if you're genuinely looking to improve your night photography skills. The focus on self-promotion and the absence of practical, detailed information make it more of a chore than a learning tool. There are likely better resources out there for those serious about mastering the art of night photography.

I love this podcast and all the information and encouragement Kristine offers in her free trainings and paid classes. It is so refreshing to have a wise woman’s voice and the domestic perspective in the conversation about night photography. Kristine’s content is accessible to everyone, and she exemplifies that one needn’t travel to exotic locations or buy top-of-the line gear to undertake the creative journey of making images after dark. She’s an expert in all things night sky, but down to earth in her delivery, drawing the listener in with anecdotes from her own experience. Listen in and you’ll be mesmerized.

A great way to plan each month. Kristine keeps it simple and chock full of nuggets!