Create beautiful put-that-up-on-the-wall photographs of the Milky Way.
Discover how you can create stunning images of the Milky Way this moon cycle, even if you are a beginner!
…not after countless nights “practising” ie. spending those nights alone, struggling to get it right, creating images that are out of focus, dark and forgettable.
This is an online version of an in-person workshop…
…without the hassle of travel and trying to remember what in the heck you learned out there
(because it’s all available to you at any time, with an amazing community and live support when you need it!)
I can't speak highly enough of Kristine and the class!
It's so easy to learn through Kristine's method of doing things. It's absolutely brilliant. If you're in any doubt, take the plunge. Do it and the results will speak for themselves.
Coastguard's Cottage & Seven Sisters, East Sussex by Steve
I have gone from being a JPEG photographer to shooting in raw and editing my images, which I never did previously!
Kristine has guided me completely along my journey. I never thought three years ago that I would be at the place I am at this point in time.
This is a single image, single edit in ACR. This was taken in Rocky Mountain National Park just two months after LuAnne joined the class.
Here’s a look at what Milky Way Magic students have been shooting:
Do you ever wish you could capture the very feeling of being out at night and looking up at a blanket of thousands of stars?
You want to create awe inspiring images of the night sky, to let your viewer feel like they are there with you connected to our amazing universe..
The only problem is that when you actually get out to take the photos they are...
...Too Blurry
...too dark
...too bright!
...or maybe you get the Milky Way in your frame, in focus, and well exposed…
But then the actual photograph lacks any wow!
It doesn’t even come close to representing that feeling of awe and wonder.
…then you are in the right place!
Introducing: Milky Way Magic
The premiere online training program that has taught photographers around the world how to create award winning images of the Milky Way in a matter of months.
For less than the price of a new lens you can be creating artwork with your current gear that will inspire people and have them asking to buy prints of your work.
Inside Milky Way Magic is every single thing you need to create any Milky Way images you can think of.
This class grows with you.
It is suitable for someone who has never shot in manual mode or edited a RAW file to a professional wanting to add night photography to their repertoire.
See inside the course …and the next best thing to my clone!
It’s time to start capturing the magic of the cosmos with the gear you already have.
Get my exact, step by step process to create gorgeous images of the Milky Way and will have your friends and family stunned that YOU created that.
The same process that I use to create my NASA award winning images that sell for thousands in galleries.
Kit lens? Yes please!
These are shot with a Nikon D5600 and 18-55mm kits lens.
Fancy gear? Pro skills?
It's easy to tell yourself that creating these images is reserved for those with the best gear and pro level skills.
Except.. I have talked to pro photographers who have no idea what image stacking for noise is and couldn't find the Milky Way core in the night sky to save their life.
The truth is the photographers who REALLY get out there and create amazing images are not the ones with the best gear or years of experience.
It is the photographers that are passionate about being outside looking up at the stars and who show up and keep learning.
What is included?!
When you register, you get lifetime access to the step-by-step Milky Way Photography training inside Milky Way Magic.
My signature program is a comprehensive online group class with:
• 5 extensive pre-recorded modules that take you from planning to creating your first image, blends, panos and all about light painting. Each module is broken down into multiple lessons, and each lesson has short videos inside, making it easy to digest at your own pace
• 1 Monthly Q&A during Milky Way season that take you through the course step by step. You have lifetimes access to the immediate calls and all future calls, and everything is recorded.
• 2 LIVE Critique credits to get individual feedback on your images!
• 1 Amazing community of photographers to continue learning from
• LIFETIME access to ALL future live calls and updates!
This is the exact same formula I have used to create all of my images
The modules are here to be your textbook — and our LIVE calls are here to make sure you apply what you've learned and turn it into amazing photos!
Module 1: PLANNING YOUR PERFECT PHOTO
This module starts the conversion from regular daytime photographer into a Milky Way master.
You will understand exactly when and where to go to capture the Milky Way, and be armed with the best weather information possible so that when you do have a clear night you will be able to capitalize on it.
Every good Milky Way photo has a photographer behind it that planned the heck out of it.
Module 2: CREATING MILKY WAY MAGIC: THE 4 KEYS
Learn the 4 key of Milky Way photography so that you have the step by step processes to create an amazing Milky Way photo every single time you go out to shoot.
MODULE 3: YOUR FIRST MILKY WAY SHOOT
Oh my gosh! It’s time! The weather is clear, you have a spot picked out, you know your gear, the settings to use, how to focus.. It’s go time!
This module takes you through applying the 4 keys in real life and mastering the single Milky Way photo so that you can build a solid foundation for the next module.
Module 4: CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
Remember these books as a kid? I somehow always ended up being eaten by a bear..
The next step of your journey is starting to create different types of Milky Way photos and this module gives you the step by step processes to apply the 4 keys for each AND how to edit each of them.
Module 5: BRINGING LIFE TO YOUR FOREGROUND: LIGHT PAINTING
Photography is “light writing”. And photographing at night gives us the ultimate control over what our foreground will look like. You get to choose how much light you record, if you add light to the whole foreground, or just a small area. When you control the light, you control everything!
This module will turn you into a light painting master… or a crazy person running around in the dark waving around a flashlight (it’s kind of the same thing 🤷🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️)
What is possible for you?
Two months prior to enrolling in Milky Way Magic:
Michael had never used manual mode.
“Before the class I had zero experience with photographing the Milky Way. I was very new to photography and assumed Milky Way photography was well beyond my ability and equipment capabilities.
I’m very happy to have been proven wrong! Being outside alone in the middle of the night is wonderful and even a little addictive”
Left: Michael's first every Milky Photo
Right: Taken a few months after enrolling in Milky Way Magic.
What about workshops?
Traditional in person workshops where you go to a far away location and pay for room and board in addition to the class itself can cost upwards of $3000 plus airfare totalling at over $5000.
And while it can be exciting to travel to a new location, what about when you come back home?
…When you are outside alone at night trying to remember what you learned in the workshop.
…When you can’t remember the trick for focussing, or how to figure out the exposure with you new lens?
…When you don’t have someone to ask the questions to?
When you sign up for Milky Way Magic you will have lifetime access to all of the videos and all future updates, you can pause, rewind, and rewatch any piece at any time.
And you’ll be able to do so for years to come.
Your class includes lifetime access to 1 LIVE group Q&A calls per month in season, and 2 scheduled LIVE critique calls.
AND you will have access to an exclusive facebook group of alumni and current students who support and encourage each other. I’ve been told numerous times by students that we are the best group on facebook :)
100% Satisfaction Guaranteed*
You have 90 days from today to put Milky Way Magic to the test. That's 90 days to see if we are a right fit.
I can do that because I believe in my training that much!
If you are unable to create images of the Milky Way after going through this class simply email support@kristinerosephotography.com to get your complete refund*
All that I ask is you show me that you've done the work.
Why?
You won't get results if you don't take action and go out and shoot and practice. I can't help you if you don't do the work and I don't want to waste any of my time with someone who is purchasing a program and not putting it to use.
*See Terms & Conditions for details before purchasing.
Sign up now!
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$797 USD
Save app. 1 month’s payment when you pay in full
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6 x $157 USD
6 Monthly payments of $157 USD
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12 x $79 USD
12 Monthly payments of $79 USD
And there is even more included!
Here are your exclusive BONUSES:
Night Photography Bundle
You don’t need the perfect Milky Way conditions to create night photographs, learn and advanc your skills.
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Lunar Photography ($247 value)
Step by step outline for taking amazing full moon images. You'll be surprised just how easy it is, and will be happy that much of the planning that goes into our Milky Way photoshoots can also be used to plan a full moon rise. This will give you something to shoot during the full moon phase when the Milky Way is to faint to capture.
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Star Trails Photography ($247 value)
Talk about WOW, star trial images immediately capture the viewer's attention. Perhaps you're stuck somewhere and unable to get to truly dark skies? You can photograph star trails from almost any location. Learn how to maximize your stars and what the number one mistake is that most photographers make when shooting star trails.
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Meteor ($247 value)
Meteor showers are a predictable annual event and so friggin fun to photograph! Learn how to plan ahead for the best showers of the year, how to photograph and how to edit meteor showers. And then plan your vacation around them (I'm not even joking)
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Outstanding Orion ($247 Value)
Learn how to photograph the Orion!
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Aurora Photography ($247 Value)
Learn how to photograph the Aurora Borealis!
This all sounds great, but it's too advanced?
Like, Kristine, I am JUST starting out here.
“Pretty much have never shot on manual or have never edited a RAW photo before”
That means you’re in an amazing place to start with these resources!
These courses will cover all of the basics so that you will not only be able to get out and start capturing the Milky Way with ease, you will also have a better grasp of your day time photography too.
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Photography for Beginner's Bootcamp ($347 value)
If you aren't confident shooting in manual this class will get you from shooting in auto to using full manual mode! It is the perfect primer for any photographers that don't yet feel confident shooting 100% in manual. Not only do we go over shooting in manual, we also look at light and composition. I've taught this class for over a decade to brand new photographers, it is EXACTLY what you need to get started.
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Adobe Camera Raw 101 ($297 value) and Lightroom 101 ($297 value)
Never shot an image in RAW before? Feel COMPLETELY LOST when it comes to editing images?! This class covers the foundations with you and gets you up and running in no time! You CHOOSE if you want to use Adobe Bridge and Camera Raw or Lightroom.
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Photoshop for Night Photography ($347 value)
Photographing the Milky Way and editing your images go hand in hand. Once you start taking beautiful images you’ll be ready to start editing them.
This class will help both straight up beginners (how do I even buy photoshop?) and cement techniques for those who are intermediate!
Lost when it comes to editing?
This image was edited without Photoshop (yes, really) in 4 minutes.
Learn HOW with step by step editing tutorials inside the class and get your images edited in our critiques!
Even if you have never shot in RAW you will be able to edit your photos quickly and easily.
“I spent many hours editing this image of my parents. The result is something I'm very proud of. Not only because it's meaningful to me, but it's also the first image I've had printed. All of this wouldn't have been possible without Kristine and her [Milky Way Magic]”.
- Beth
“I would thoroughly recommend Kristine's courses if you would like to master Milky Way photography and also the editing of your shots after you've done them. She's a very good teacher and I have learned an awful lot.”
- Andy
Because your images will be so good people will want to buy them you’ll need:
Photography Business Fundamentals
So that you can start monetizing your photography.
Just think, selling 1-2 prints a month will pay for this course!
Ok, talk to me. What all am I getting?!
Your Milky Way Magic Registration Includes:
Lifetime Access to the Step-by-Step Training to help you craft stunning images, so that you can spark your creativity and inspire others ($2997 Value)
1 LIVE Q&A calls per month during Milky Way season to walk you through the content and every question you have ($597 Value)
2 LIVE Critique credits to get feedback on YOUR images ($597 Value)
Access to all future LIVE Q&A calls ($2997 Value)
BONUS: Photography Business Fundamentals ($747 Value)
BONUS: Photoshop training ($347 Value)
BONUS: Adobe Bridge & Camera Raw Editing 101 ($297 Value)
BONUS: Adobe Lightroom Editing 101 ($297 Value)
BONUS: Lunar Photography ($247 Value)
BONUS: Star Trails Photography ($247 Value)
BONUS: Meteor Shower Photography ($247 Value)
BONUS: Outstanding Orion ($247 Value)
BONUS: Aurora Photography ($247 Value)
BONUS: Photography for Beginner's Bootcamp ($347 Value)
BONUS: Access to our amazing Community of Milky Way Photographers, our private FB group where you will be surrounded by creative and driven photographers all learning the exact same thing as you! (PRICELESS)
Snag over $10300 in value….
For just 6 payments of $157 USD
…or pay in full at $797 USD (and save app. 1 month’s payment)
“I did Kristine's full course, and within a month, no kidding, not only did I feel the passion to go to cemeteries and pay homage to the spirits and the people that lay there underneath this Milky Way, but my own skill exploded. Less than a year later, I got my first show at a local art studio.”
- Jack
One of Jack’s pieces from the show
“I found Kristine's course through Facebook. It was a game-changer. I took the information I learned from it and ran with it. My photos got better. The following year after participating, I jumped right in and joined [Milky Way Magic]. This year, I actually have a photo in a local gallery. It will remain on display through the summer. I have sold three images and I have another one at print now for a potential sale.”
- Michelle
Michelle during the gallery opening.
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4 Keys of Milky Way Photography
Discover and master the 4 things every Milky Way photo needs so that you can create amazing images of the Milky Way every time you go out to shoot.
All of the class content is presented in easy to digest modules that you can watch over and over (and over again!)And when you sign up you receive LIFETIME ACCESS to the course and all of it’s updates.
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Step by Step Shooting Recipes
What's the next best thing to having Kristine standing beside you out at night?
Having literal shooting recipes that tell you step by step what you need to do to create crisp and clear images.(Printable PDFS and night friendly phone images)
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Live Calls with Kristine
Lifetime access to the Q&A calls with Kristine and all of your classmates, and 2 INDIVIDUAL image critiques on group calls.
This is a GAME CHANGER. You get your questions answered by Kristine and get to hear questions from other students that you didn’t even know you needed the answers to.
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Amazing Community
Not only are you joining your current classmates, you're joining every student who has taken this class.
Get ready to be welcomed into a group of crazy, night obsessed photographers.
This is by and large the most supportive group of photographers you will ever come across and they will be there for you through thick and thin… and even photoshopping trees ;) -
Bonus Courses
Not only do you learn how to photograph the Milky Way.
You will also receive bonus courses on shooting other types of night photography, on how to edit your images…
AND Photography Business Fundamentals including how to monetize your photography(so that you can buy more gear.. my #kristinertheenabler game is strong here ;) )
I’m ready to start creating amazing images!
Alumni who are waiting to welcome you in our class:
Felicia
Every one of Kristine’s course is just so packed with information and so thoughtfully presented.
Her teaching style and skills are really phenomenal. She really speaks to me in a way the way she presents the material. And I love how she kind of builds it's very systematic, builds a strong foundation and then builds on the skills so that you have a really good understanding of things.
Felicia shot this scene of Crystal Crag at Lake Maime
Julie
Surprising benefits from this class is the spillover into my other types of photography.
The concept of planning your shot, having the vision of your end picture in mind before you pick up the camera really spilled over into my studio work because before, I just kind of put some around and just see what would happen. Now I'm being more intentional and trying to get the result I’m looking for.
This is Julie’s photo from the Amboy Volcano which won the People's Choice Award in the Viewbug contest "The Night Sky"
I never even tried to photograph the Milky Way until I met Kristine and joined her class.
I really look forward to being part of this group for a very long time. It's worth every single penny. And Kristine's work will go a long way to showing you so much about photography in general, Photoshop, and of course, shooting the Milky Way.
- Susanna
This course welcomes ALL skill level of photography.
I never did a systemic approach like Kristine's class is presented. And while I did have some good images from that time, I've gotten a lot more good images since I've gotten into Kristine's class. And it's more consistent. I'm getting better results more consistently.
- Ken
I thought I was an intermediate photographer, but no, I'm a beginner. I'm learning so much about editing, stacking photos, taking panoramas, blending them. I'm learning so much. It's awesome.
- Patricia
What I like about Kristine's class is the focus is on the person, it's not on the gear. I say that as a diagnosed autistic person. We're also known for being a bit [literal] and having a pretty rough time with most social situations. But in the Facebook group, that never mattered. People were always so kind and supportive and helpful.
- Charles
Image below is Charles’s first blue hour blend
Since taking that class, I've learned how to get the most out of my equipment. I had trackers and I had lots of lenses and things like that, but I was not utilizing them as best as I could because I really didn't know how.
- Peter
Image below is an edit from Peter’s Nightscaper trip
FAQs
I can’t attend all of the live calls, can i still get support?
Yes! Questions are submitted before the call and all of our live calls are recorded and time-stamped by question. Not only can you get your questions answered you can easily find answers to questions you didn’t know you had.
You also have access to Kristine and alumni inside the facebook group.
And the cherry on top is that you have access to all future live Q&A calls, there is no behind in Milky Way Magic.
I don't feel confident going out at night, is this course for me?
Yes! The number one feedback I have from students is that this course not only gives them all of the information they need in an easily digestible and accessible way, but it also gives them the confidence they need to feel comfortable venturing out in the dark. And I go in depth into safety and precautions in the course as an added layer!
I don't like staying up at night, can I still do this class?
Nope! Sorry. Side effects to taking this course may include losing sleep around the new moon cycle. This type of photography can bee a wee bit addicting, and you will need to be up until full dark to take these images. (I recommend naps! Not just for babies, also for milky way photographers 😂😂)
What Experience do I need?
This might sound hard to believe, but none. Milky Way Magic is actually perfect for people who have never shot in manual or a RAW photo before. You will not only learn how to photograph the Milky Way but also grow leaps and bounds with your regular daytime photography.
What camera do I need?
A DSLR camera with an ISO range that extends to ISO 6400 (though you can make it work with only 3200)
What lens(es) do I need?
A wide-ish angle lens. Your 18-55mm kit lens will work fine! On full frame up to 50mm, on APS-C up to a 35mm.
Anything other gear?
A stable tripod. There are other optional accessories that we go over in the course but they are not 100% necessary.
Where can I be located?
You can live almost anywhere in the world. If your latitude is north of 65˚ you will not be able to see the Milky Way core at night.
What software do I need?
The main editing software that I use and teach is Adobe Camera Raw (which is basically the same as Lightroom, just a slightly different interface) and Photoshop. I show you the exact subscription to sign up for.
I've never shot in RAW before, help?
I've got you! There is an added course on using Camera Raw AND we have in depth critiques using the software as well as support in the group. Many people in the class have never photographed in RAW before. You will not be alone, and you CAN do it!
Start creating images of the Milky Way that will blow away your friends and family.
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$797 USD
Save app. 1 month’s payment when you pay in full
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6 x $157 USD
6 Monthly payments of $157 USD
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12 x $79 USD
12 Monthly payments of $79 USD
Hi! I'm Kristine
I have been working as a professional photographer for 15 years and teaching photography for 16. I've worked with thousands of brand new and seasoned photographers alike. For 10 years I ran a commercial photography studio for an international toy company as well as my own photography business. The last 8 years I've been intensively photographing the Milky Way and perfecting my system so you can create amazing images too.
Questions? I would love to answer them! :) Email: support@kristinerosephotography.com or DM me: https://www.instagram.com/kristinerosephotography/