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Dre Erwin Photography™
Latest Blog:
Forget the Takeover: Why Greenland and Canada are Actually One Family (and the World is Afraid to Admit It)
Forget the takeover rumors. With only 26km between Canada and Greenland, the real story is an Inuit family reunion the world is ignoring.
Dre Erwin
Jan 164 min read
Recent Posts:
Experience the Magic of the Northern Lights in Saskatchewan
As the nights grow longer and colder, something truly magical begins to happen in our Saskatchewan skies. The Northern Lights — or Aurora Borealis — start dancing with even more intensity, painting the darkness with ribbons of green, purple, pink, and gold. Every year around this time, people from all over the world begin searching for the best places and tips to see the aurora. If you're one of them — welcome! I'm Dre Erwin, and through my lens, I’ve been chasing and capturi
Dre Erwin
Sep 10, 20253 min read
LOOK UP – A Journey Beneath the Dancing Skies
LOOK UP is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is beauty and light above us.
Dre Erwin
Sep 7, 20253 min read
Your Second Chance to Witness the Aurora Borealis
If you missed the stunning aurora borealis displays over North America on May 10, you're in luck. This Friday night offers another...
Dre Erwin
May 31, 20242 min read
Catch the Northern Lights: A Solar Spectacle
Experience the awe-inspiring beauty of northern lights dancing over a church in Lumsden, Saskatchewan, a sight to behold under the night sky
Dre Erwin
May 17, 20243 min read
Chasing the Northern Lights in the Depths of -50°C: A Tale of Intentional Photography
Bone-chilling temperatures transport me back to a Pinehouse winter, a few years ago, where the thermometer defiantly touched -50°C.
Dre Erwin
Jan 14, 20242 min read
Aurora Borealis in Canada - Gift to the Solitary Tree
The poetry of the Northern Lights
Dre Erwin
Dec 26, 20232 min read
Aurora Borealis Alert: Spectacular Northern Lights Possible Over Canada and USA
Get ready to witness a celestial spectacle as a geomagnetic storm washes over Earth, promising widespread auroras.
Dre Erwin
Nov 6, 20232 min read
A Guide to Capturing the Northern Lights with Your Cell Phone
Capturing the Magic of the Night Sky: A Guide to Photographing Aurora and Starry Skies with a cell phone
Dre Erwin
Oct 5, 20232 min read
Enchanting Canadian Skies: Capturing the Dance of the Northern Lights through Travel Photography
Excerpt: The Dance of Celestial Colors
As darkness blankets the Canadian wilderness, the Northern Lights, also known as the Aurora
Dre Erwin
Aug 1, 20232 min read
Exploring the Enchanting North: A Journey through Northern Saskatchewan
Welcome to the captivating wilderness of Northern Saskatchewan! Tucked away in the heart of Canada, this region holds a plethora of...
Dre Erwin
Jun 17, 20232 min read
"Photography has a unique way of allowing us to momentarily escape the burdens and focus on the often overlooked beauty around us."
- Dre Erwin,
Nurse/Photographer/Children's Book Author
The Aurora Borealis:
Sask Aurora: Why Your Apps are Lying to You
Stop chasing Kp numbers. Learn how to read solar speed and Bz to predict a Sask aurora before it happens. Don't miss the Kp 4 spike.
Northern Lights Guide 2025-2026: The Ultimate Solar Maximum Viewing & Photography Manual
I almost stayed home, but my gut told me to head north of Regina one last time. Standing in a silent field near Lumsden, the sky suddenly erupted into a massive pink and green corona directly overhead. This guide isn't just about the science of the 2025 Solar Maximum; it's about the therapy found in the chase. I’m sharing the exact manual settings I used to 'freeze' these dancing pillars and my favorite local dark-sky spots to help you find your own moment of peace under the
‘The most phenomenal Aurora I’ve seen’: northern photographer captures and exudes positive energy
Northern Saskatchewan is getting plenty of traction with Dre Erwin's exceptional aurora borealis photography.
The 5 Best Places to See Northern Lights in Saskatchewan (A Local’s Guide)
Forget Iceland. A local nurse and aurora photographer reveals the top 5 spots to see the Northern Lights in Saskatchewan—from hidden...
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A Look into Metis and First Nations Culture
Forget the Takeover: Why Greenland and Canada are Actually One Family (and the World is Afraid to Admit It)
Forget the takeover rumors. With only 26km between Canada and Greenland, the real story is an Inuit family reunion the world is ignoring.
The Little Boy Who Found Happiness: A Journey of Healing in English & Cree
A bilingual (English & Cree) story of healing featuring photos by Northern youth. Discover how this book helps children find hope.
The Northern Lights: A Spiritual Connection to Ancestral Spirits in First Nations Culture
Explore the spiritual & cultural significance of the Northern Lights in First Nations history & mythology. Learn about responsible tourism &
Night Photography
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