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How I Capture the Northern Lights (2026 Update)
Stop freezing your hands off trying to guess your camera settings in the dark. Here is my updated 2026 playbook for capturing the aurora.

Dre Erwin
Jul 255 min read

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Find your Spot
it's important to find a place where you can go to escape the noise around you or in your head.
Todd Graven
Jan 9, 20241 min read


The Start of a New Day
Photographing a sunrise can enhance mindfulness.
Todd Graven
Jan 7, 20241 min read


Manifesting Mental Wellness: The Power of Coping Skills and the Law of Attraction
Discover the synergy between coping skills and the Law of Attraction for enhanced mental wellness.

Dre Erwin
Dec 18, 20232 min read


Embracing Celestial Moments: A Reminder in the Dance of Time and Aurora Borealis
In our stillness, life persists in its graceful dance, reminding us that existence is a continuum.

Dre Erwin
Dec 13, 20231 min read


Unveiling Grit's Influence: Angela Duckworth's Insights Beyond the Classroom
Grit isn't just a classroom trait; it's the linchpin determining how individuals navigate everyday life—relationships, daily routines,...

Dre Erwin
Dec 7, 20233 min read


Healing Heartbreak: How Therapeutic Photography Guided My Self-Discovery in Ucluelet
Go beyond capturing just a picture. Learn how the powerful combination of image creation and guided reflection can be used as a practical tool to process difficult emotions, enhance self-awareness, and achieve significant breakthroughs in your mental wellness journey

Dre Erwin
Nov 25, 20234 min read


Rediscovering Joy: A Path from Loss to Gratitude through Therapeutic Photography
In the quiet echoes of our hearts, when the weight of loss or solitude becomes too heavy to bear, there's a whisper, faint but present—a...

Dre Erwin
Nov 12, 20233 min read


Lighting the Path to Hope: Inspiring Youth to Embrace Life's Beauty
Inspiring each other to look for the beauty in life

Dre Erwin
Oct 2, 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


Exciting News: New Bloggers and Writers Joining Our Site!
Exciting news! Our website is now featuring talented guest bloggers & writers who will bring diverse perspectives on therapeutic photography

Dre Erwin
Apr 30, 20231 min read
The Aurora Borealis


The Northern Lights: A Spiritual Connection to Ancestral Spirits in First Nations Culture
Discover the profound spiritual significance of the Northern Lights in First Nations history, mythology, and oral traditions. From the Cree "Dance of the Spirits" to Dene and Inuit heritage, explore how the green dancing skies connect remote northern communities to their ancestors, healing rituals, and cultural reclamation.


Why Your Beautiful Aurora Photo is Ruining My Night (If You Don't Post the Time and Location)
Nothing ruins a perfectly good night of sleep quite like a contextless aurora photo. Why your beautiful, undated picture is making people speed down the highway in their pajamas—and why hard data always crushes aesthetics in the aurora community.


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.
A Look into Metis and First Nations Culture


The Northern Lights: A Spiritual Connection to Ancestral Spirits in First Nations Culture
Discover the profound spiritual significance of the Northern Lights in First Nations history, mythology, and oral traditions. From the Cree "Dance of the Spirits" to Dene and Inuit heritage, explore how the green dancing skies connect remote northern communities to their ancestors, healing rituals, and cultural reclamation.


The 26km Connection: A Call for Unity Between Canada and Greenland
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.
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"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


"What small changes can I make in my daily routine to nurture a more positive and grateful mindset?"
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