Kim Starkey Idaho Astro & Landscape Photographer

Kim Starkey Idaho Astro & Landscape Photographer I’m Kim Starkey! I’m a golden light and star chasin’
wall art extraordinaire. Gallery link below.

You drove an hour out of town. Googled “Milky Way camera settings” 14 times. Pointed your camera up… and got a blurry da...
05/06/2026

You drove an hour out of town. Googled “Milky Way camera settings” 14 times. Pointed your camera up… and got a blurry dark mess.

Same. That used to be me.

I started chasing the Milky Way in the Owyhees back in 2018 — cold nights, dead headlamp batteries, no clue what I was doing.
This summer I’m going back to where it all started, and I’m bringing 8 of you with me.
Most “how to shoot the Milky Way” tutorials dump a list of settings on you and call it a day.
That’s not what we’re doing.

I’m walking you through how I actually plan a shoot — every step I take before I even leave the house, and every move I make once we’re under the stars. You learn it by doing it, not by watching another YouTube video.

You leave with images you took, a digital planning guide to do this on your own, and that “wait, that’s it??” moment when it finally clicks.

✨ Under the Stars: Beginners Milky Way Workshop

🗓️ June 6 | 🎟️ ONLY 4 spots left | 📱 Phone or camera

Link b3L03. Let’s go. 🌌

Idaho skies will do this to you… if you know where to look! 👀I’ve been working on something for a while! I’m so excited ...
05/06/2026

Idaho skies will do this to you… if you know where to look! 👀

I’ve been working on something for a while! I’m so excited to share it!! Drops tomorrow! 🌌

Just me, my Sony, and nostalgic vibes.90s alternative playlist.And about a thousand of my favorite places pinned on Goog...
01/13/2026

Just me, my Sony, and nostalgic vibes.
90s alternative playlist.
And about a thousand of my favorite places pinned on Google Maps to stop in October.

Here are four. 😂
Which one speaks to you?

Yes—barnwood float frame. It’s in the shop. 😉✨
Perfect for cozy corners, hallways, and quiet rooms.

2026 is officially on the way… and so are the calendars.Two editions this year — Night Sky + Landscape — because Idaho r...
12/08/2025

2026 is officially on the way… and so are the calendars.
Two editions this year — Night Sky + Landscape — because Idaho really said “pick a favorite” and I refused. ✨

I poured my whole creative heart into these:
the 4am magic, the Milky Way nights, the quiet trails, the rivers that sound like prayer.
It’s all in here.

And yes… the calendars actually help you plan the good stuff:
🌙 super moons
☄️ meteor showers + peak times
🎄 holidays
🗓️ big grids for real-life scribbles
…because the best calendars tell you when it’s worth stepping outside to see the show.

PLUS — new gifts in the shop: woven blankets, magic mugs, and the straight-outta-Idaho hoodies you all keep asking about. More coming.

And heads up…
I’ve got a big print sale dropping later this week and even more launches coming soon.
If you want first dibs (and the secret deals), make sure you’re subscribed to my newsletter — that’s where everything goes live first.

Calendars + gifts are live now.
Thank you for being here and cheering this wild little dream on. When you support a small business you support families. 🧡

Keep an eye out if your are visiting Eagle City Hall in February or St Luke’s June & August… you’ll see my work up! 🥰🥰 Confirmed this week! 🙊

11/19/2025

There’s nothing like standing under a sky that looks like it’s breathing.
One minute it’s quiet… the next the whole horizon erupts in color like God just dipped a paintbrush into the clouds.

We almost drove right past this moment.
But something in me said turn around—and when we did, the sky opened up like it had been waiting for us.
Green, red, violet… colors you don’t normally get in Idaho.
The kind of night that reminds you how small you are and how loved you are at the same time.

And honestly? That’s why I make these night sky calendars each year.
Because nights like this deserve more than a camera roll.
They deserve a place on your wall—where every glance feels like a deep breath.

If you want one of my night skies to live with you all year, head over to kimstarkey • com / shop

#2026

11/04/2025

the kind that stop you mid-drive or make you pull over just to breathe it in. for the ones who miss these mountains, who love the roads that lead nowhere fast, and the light that makes ordinary days feel holy.
includes the moon phases, major holidays, and the meteor showers worth stepping outside for - because even when the days change, God's Country stays.
2026 — the landscape edition.
for the wall, for the soul, for anyone who calls Idaho home.

✨ It’s LIVE 2025 God’s Country Calendar! ✨I’m beyond excited to share this labor of love with you all—my collection of I...
11/22/2024

✨ It’s LIVE 2025 God’s Country Calendar! ✨

I’m beyond excited to share this labor of love with you all—my collection of Idaho’s breathtaking landscapes and celestial wonders. From serene mountain views to dazzling auroras, this calendar celebrates the beauty of God’s country and the magic of the night sky. Never before seen images!

🌟 What’s inside?
• National holidays
• Moon phases
• Meteor shower dates
• TWO sizes with ample writing space

Perfect for planning adventures or simply enjoying the beauty of nature every day.

🎉 Ready to bring a piece of Idaho into your home? Visit my new shop to order or sign up for my newsletter for exclusive updates and offers! I have added some new items to my shop too. Visit to take a peek at what I’ve been up to!

To celebrate the launch of my 2025 God’s Country Calendar, I’m hosting a giveaway! 🥳 Three lucky winners will be drawn, and the winners will be announced in the third week of December. Winners will win a photo morphing coffee mug of one of the images in my calendar! See my shop for more info!

📅 Giveaway ends 12/15, so don’t wait to enter!

Ways to Enter:
🎁 Purchase my calendar = 1 entry
🎁 Write a review on my Etsy shop after you receive it = 2 entries
🎁 Share your purchase social media, tag me, and/or share my shop = 1 entry

📸 Thank you for supporting my passion and making it possible to share this journey with you. I hope this calendar inspires awe and adventure!

Let’s make 2025 unforgettable!

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