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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:


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


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


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 in Saskatchewan: Regina Has Northern Lights!
Aurora Hunters Saskatchewan. See the northern lights dancing over Regina Saskatchewan, Canada

Dre Erwin
Dec 18, 20212 min read


A Life Lesson from PTSD
Living with trauma and how photography can be used as a creative outlet

Dre Erwin
Dec 14, 20212 min read


How youth are using night photography to find happiness
How youth are using therapeutic photography at night to have fun and open up about mental health

Pinehouse Photography
Feb 20, 20203 min read


The use of therapeutic photography with mental health and addictions
When it comes to mental health problems, say depression and anxiety, most of what is offered are responses to the problems such as...

Dre Erwin
Nov 10, 20193 min read


Learning the value of group therapy | youth trip | British Columbia
Therapeutic photogoraphy for mental health

Pinehouse Photography
Nov 9, 20193 min read


Therapeutic Photography in Pinehouse Lake Saskatchewan
Local photography club in northern Saskatchewan using therapeutic photography to help youth

Dre Erwin
Oct 22, 20192 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 &
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