Artemis to the Moon

Image Credits: Erik Kuna and Supercluster

There are photographers who plan a shoot… and then there are photographers who prepare for a rocket launch.

This is firmly the second category.

When Erik Kuna set out to capture the launch of NASA’s Artemis rocket, this wasn’t just about pointing a camera skyward and hoping for the best. This was precision, redundancy, timing, and a whole lot of problem-solving in the dark, with one chance to get it right. No pressure, then.

And that’s exactly where the new Platypod Bracket system comes into its own.

Multiple Cameras, One Mission

Rocket launches are unpredictable. Light changes fast. Angles matter. And once that engine ignites, you’re not adjusting settings or swapping lenses. You either got it, or you didn’t.

Erik’s solution? Run multiple cameras, each locked into a specific role.

Wide. Tight. Mid-range. Different exposures. Different focal lengths. All firing in sync to tell the full story of the launch.

Normally, that setup gets messy fast. Tripods everywhere, limited mounting options, and the constant risk of something shifting at exactly the wrong moment.

Enter the Platypod Bracket.

Built for Controlled Chaos

The Bracket system is one of those bits of kit that quietly solves a big problem.

It gives you a clean, stable way to mount multiple cameras or accessories on a single support. No balancing acts. No awkward rigs. Just solid, flexible mounting that lets you build exactly what you need.

For Erik, that meant:

• Multiple cameras mounted securely in a compact footprint
• Precise control over composition for each body
• Confidence that nothing would move when it mattered most

Because when you’re photographing something that literally shakes the ground, stability isn’t a luxury, it’s everything.

One Shot, Done Right

The results speak for themselves.

Stunning, razor-sharp images of the Artemis launch, captured from multiple perspectives, all perfectly timed. The kind of images that don’t just show the event, they feel like it.

This is what happens when preparation meets the right tools.

It’s not about making things complicated. It’s about making complex setups simple, reliable, and repeatable.

Why It Matters

Most of us aren’t shooting rocket launches every weekend. Shame, really.

But the same principles apply whether you’re shooting landscapes, time-lapses, events, or creative composites:

• More cameras means more creative options
• Cleaner setups mean fewer problems
• Stability means sharper results

And that’s exactly what the Platypod Bracket system delivers.

Erik Kuna didn’t just capture a launch. He engineered a setup that gave him the best possible chance to succeed in a high-stakes environment.

That’s what great photographers do. They stack the odds in their favour.

And with tools like the Platypod Bracket, stacking the odds just got a whole lot easier.

Now, you might not have a rocket launch lined up this week… but I’d still recommend being ready.