After Dark Photography Podcast
Episodes
Episode 60: Conversations with Kristine: The Art World
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to be an artist today? In this eye-opening solo episode, let’s peel back the curtain on the often-unspoken systems of the a...
Episode 59: Conversations with Kristine: Creativity & Change
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when creativity doesn’t feel the same anymore? When the places that once sparked inspiration now carry the weight of memory and change?...
Episode 58: Creativity, Connection, and Resilience
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction This episode explores how creativity—particularly photography—can serve as a powerful tool for building resilience, processing diffi...
Episode 57: Photoshop and Artificial Intelligence
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm diving deep into a topic that's been coming up constantly in my photography communities - artificial intelligen...
Episode 56: Unlocking Creativity & Navigating Grief
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I dive deep into the impact of creativity on navigating grief. Sharing personal stories and insights into the grieving process, I dis...
Episode 55: My Favourite Milky Way Lighting
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding and effectively utilizing light is key in capturing stunning images of the Milky Way. By exploring the contrast and harmony between natu...
Episode 54: How to Build an Image
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 53: She’s Back! Start Photographing the Milky Way
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Episode 52: What it takes to "Make It"
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The photography industry has undergone significant changes due to technology and social media. Photographers are now seen as personal brands.The ugly ...
Episode 51: Top 10 Website Mistakes
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 50: Creating a Body of Work
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
Episode 49: Capturing Clarity and Overcoming Overwhelm in Photography
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Overwhelm and feeling stuck are common experiences that can hinder productivity and well-being. By questioning the reality of demands, examining thoug...
Winter Sky Photography
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the cold weather, there are still plenty of opportunities for night sky photography in winter. Planning and researching based on your location...
2024 Year Goals
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 des...
Year in Review: 2023
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Back to Basics: Part 4 Exposure
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ho...
Back to Basics: Shutter Speed (Part 3 of 4)
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 min...
Back to Basics: Part 2 Aperture
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 actua...
Back to Basics: Part 1 Our Camera
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 every...
Episode 41: 4 Key Lessons After a Break
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Cosmic Chronicles: May 2023
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can also watch the video version of this on my YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3RqS1rOlxY
The Power of Signal
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
How to be a Milky Way Master
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
If I Was Starting Over
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ge...
Cosmic Chronicles: April 2023
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can also watch the video version of this on my YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTKiOCYhrkk
Building Your Dream Photography Business: A Roadmap to Success
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is the first episode that I did for the secret podcast experience, the "From Passion to Profit Bootcamp" and there was such resounding ...
Unlocking Success: Your 4 Biggest Struggles
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 bigg...
Cosmic Chronicles: March 2023
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can also watch the video version of this on my YouTube channel here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onQywTNVG-Y
Passion or Profit? You Decide!
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your love for photography could be more than just a hobby? What if you could make a living doing something you're passionat...
Photo Printing 101
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
My friend, I don’t want to alarm you, but we are entering a digital dark age.No, I am not talking about our soon to be AI overlords (though I am try...
Why I Want You To Fail
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that the key to success could be found in your failures? As a recovering perfectionist, that is a hard pill to swallow for me, but ...
Cosmic Chronicles: February 2023
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can also watch the video version of this on my YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=447SHDMqeKE
Constraints and Creativity in Nightscape Photography
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Astrophotography is different from any other genre of photography. Portraits, Products, Landscapes, Food, Sports - what do they all have in common? ...
Photographing the Winter Night Sky and Orion
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello Winter, shall we just stay inside and be warm under the covers? Or do we brave going out to shoot the night sky in the cold (for those of us in ...
Moonlight Monetization: How to Make Money as a Photographer
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome January, it’s nice to have you here with your cold winds, short days and long nights. Oh and resolutions, “word of the year”, goals and ...
Cosmic Chronicles, January 2023
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You can also watch the video version of this on my YouTube channel here:Â https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXsIOkLDXyc
What's Holding You Back
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you think it takes to get to the next level - in your photography, your life, your business? I can tell you when I made the leap to quit corpo...
12 Days of Christmas
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 12 days of Christmas.I’m putting on my #kristinetheenabler Santa hat and giving you my best recommendations for gear this year. Feel ...
Year in Review - 2022
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s get this out of the way. This is not an episode about New Year’s Resolutions. In fact, I don’t make any and don’t recommend you do eithe...
The Benefits of Slow Photography
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a time when you needed to get something done and you just couldn’t do it? You knew that was the next step to get you farther along...
Part 2 of 2: Editing our Night Images
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of our Editing Night Photos series and it is time to get technical.One of the biggest mistakes I see people making when they open Photoshop act...
Part 1 of 2: Editing our Night Images
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Photography is a mix of the technical and the creative, and it will come as no surprise that it is the same with editing. And so following that logic ...
Uncovering Your Unique Ideas
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Isn’t creative genius reserved for people who have something special?At least that’s what society has often made artists out to be. Take a look in...
Story Spotlight: Close to Home
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another story spotlight episode.In this podcast I invite you on a road trip with me, just down the way and off the highway - of all places....
How Your Brain Sabotages Your Creativity
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week I did a crazy thing and live streamed a photoshoot of the Milky Way - yes in real time - in front of almost 500 students!I had no idea if I ...
How to Become a Better Photographer
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are a variety of reasons to listen to a podcast, but I’m making an educated guess that you are here to learn more about photography. And that ...
Things that Go Bump in the Night
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are hardwired to be afraid of the dark, at least in some capacity. From an evolutionary standpoint it makes sense, given the things that preyed on ...
The Secret to Better Night Foregrounds
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Night photos don’t have to be lifeless and dark, in fact there is a ton of light available at night/ You just have to understand how to control or c...
The Science and Heart Behind Star Therapy
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It starts with a chase and morphs into a life changing experience. Hear the unexpected science behind why Milky Way photography is a life changing exp...
Creating & Curating Your Best Work
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most new photographers spend their time mastering technical details in their images. But what if I told you that is not the best way to create work th...
Students Perspectives: Why We Shoot the Night Sky
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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?
How to Get Your Images Noticed
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Biggest Debate There is in Photography
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 8. Your Ticket to Growth as a Photographer
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Ep 7. The Missing Ingredient to Amazing Photos
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Ep 6. How to Succeed in Photography
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Ep 5. Story Spotlight: Medford Beach
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep 4. The Secret to Better Composition
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Common guides to composition include actionable tips like “The Rule of Thirds” and talk about symmetry and other ways to organize the elements in ...
Ep 3. Night Photography Gear Basics
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
Ep 2. How Night Photography is Different
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shooting Milky Way photography is as different from normal photography as day is to night. Learn exactly what it takes to transition to night photogra...
Ep 1. Your Story and Why it Matters
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you told your story? Storytelling is an integral part of our world, and you would be surprised how impactful it is when you und...
After Dark Photography Podcast Trailer
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my little corner of the internet! I'm happy to have you here.In the After Dark Photography podcast I’m pulling back the curtain on w...