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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:
Top 10 aurora photos across the prairies - October 2022
Top ten northern lights photos from across the Canadian prairies
Dre Erwin
Nov 7, 20222 min read
Therapeutic Hobby
From the Northern Express -Janice Depeel
Dre Erwin
May 5, 20221 min read
My Inspiration for April 2022
When we need it the most, inspirational and motivational quotations can help us maintain a positive attitude on life and work. They accompli
Dre Erwin
Apr 6, 20221 min read
Geomagnetic Storm recently Seen Across Canada and much of the Northern United States
Amazing and rare aurora borealis display seen over Canada and upper continental USA over the last few days
Dre Erwin
Apr 2, 20222 min read
Canada is the Most Magical Place to See the Northern Lights 2022
The Northern Lights are one of nature's most spectacular displays of true majesty. These emotive and spectacular streams of coloring,...
Dre Erwin
Mar 16, 20223 min read
A Celebration of Metis and First Nations Tradition and Culture in Canada
People from at least 11 different communities across Canada gather annually in Pinehouse Lake, Saskatchewan to celebrate elders +
tradition
Dre Erwin
Mar 11, 20222 min read
Awe-Inspiring Northern Lights Photography From Across Saskatchewan 2022
Best aurora borealis displays seen over in Saskatchewan 2022
Dre Erwin
Feb 12, 20221 min read
Watch for wildlife near roads - found this Moose near the highway southern Saskatchewan
Slow down and take extra time with their travels. Especially if you’re in active wildlife corridors like valleys, somewhere that’s close...
Dre Erwin
Feb 11, 20221 min read
On one of the coldest evenings of the year, a Saskatchewan nurse captures the northern lights.
SASKATCHEWAN -- A Pinehouse nurse captured spectacular live video of the Northern Lights over the village in Saskatchewan. Dre Erwin, who...
Dre Erwin
Feb 11, 20221 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
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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