Chasing the Night Sky | Behind The Print with Kuria Jorissen, Astrophotographer & Artist

In this awe-inspiring episode of Behind The Print, we talk with Kuria Jorissen, the passionate creative behind Call of the Mountains Photography. Kuria is an astrophotographer, educator, and storyteller whose mission is to reconnect people with the stars one print at a time.

From growing up stargazing in Colorado to capturing bioluminescent waves in Cannon Beach, Kuria shares how her art is grounded in science, rooted in cultural astronomy, and driven by a love of nature. We talk about her thesis-turned-career, why light pollution is a solvable problem, the magic of photographing the Milky Way, and how print helps her turn those moments into emotional, tangible works of art.

✨ Topics Covered:

How “Chasing the Night Sky” became a defining project

What it's like photographing in international dark sky zones

Stories behind her most powerful prints (yes, cougars are involved)

Her upcoming book on astrophotography & teaching in national parks

The intersection of science, storytelling, and activism through art