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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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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Dre Erwin Photography
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Dre Erwin Photography
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Dec 25, 20231 min read
The Transformative Power of Nurturing Hope in Healthcare
The Transformative Power of Nurturing Hope in Healthcare
Dre Erwin
Dec 20, 20231 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
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
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
10 Northern Lights-Themed Gifts for a Magical Mother's Day
Mother's Day is a time to celebrate and honor the mothers in our lives, whether it's our own mother, grandmother, or another maternal figure
Dre Erwin
May 9, 20239 min read
A Guide to Witnessing the Aurora Borealis in Canada
In this blog post, we'll take you on a journey through some of Canada's most stunning destinations for viewing the Northern Lights.
Dre Erwin
Apr 21, 20232 min read
Shimmering in the Night: The Mystical Wonder of the Northern Lights
Discover the science and wonder behind the Northern Lights in our latest blog post. Learn how charged particles create this stunning natural
Dre Erwin
Apr 11, 20233 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.
Equipping Communities: Shop to Support Our Educational Workshops
"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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