Erik Kuna is a renowned aerospace and astrophotographer, educator, and speaker. As Vice President of Operations for KelbyOne, he plays a pivotal role in the online photography community. His passion for spaceflight photography ignited in 2015 after witnessing SpaceX's historic Falcon 9 booster landing. Erik's work has been internationally recognized, winning multiple awards, including first-place finishes in the Aviation Week Photo Contest. He teaches hundreds of thousands of photographers annually through KelbyOne and in-person workshops, speaking at conferences like the Nightscapers Conference and Photoshop World. Erik cohosts The Grid with Scott Kelby and photographs rocket launches for major space agencies and media outlets, aiming to inspire future innovators.