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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
Recent Posts:
Why You’re Probably Too "Smart" to Feel Better
We’re obsessed with complex fixes for our mental health, ignoring the simple tools right in our pockets. Photography isn’t just for art; it’s an essential piece of mental hygiene. Here’s why it’s time to stop overthinking, pick up the camera, and start actually seeing.
Dre Erwin
May 232 min read
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.
Dre Erwin
May 202 min read
The Kid With The Balloon: Why I’m Filling My Truck for Sandy Bay
I’m returning to Sandy Bay on June 8th and I’ve learned a heartbreaking reality: the youth are playing sports with balloons and borrowed shoes. I'm on a mission to fill my truck with pickleball gear and runners before I head north. Can you help?
Dre Erwin
May 73 min read
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.
Dre Erwin
Dec 14, 20252 min read
The Night Science Failed: Why I Stopped Shooting "Real" Aurora
Scientists say it's impossible. I say your vibrations are just too low. Last night, I captured a Phoenix, a Rainbow Vortex, and an aurora that physically hugged a tree. Stop settling for basic green bands and come see what the sky looks like when you actually manifest with your camera. (Warning: Physics need not apply).
Dre Erwin
Dec 13, 20253 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
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?"
Learn about what we are doing with therapeutic photography now:
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