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More Than a Backdrop: When Photography Meets Reality

2 juin 2026

Dre Erwin

When I launched my photography work, the goal was always to find beauty in the overlooked and to provide a therapeutic lens for the North. Today, one of my drone images of Pelican Narrows was featured by the national press.

As a photographer, you hope your work reaches a wide audience. But as a healthcare provider, seeing your art paired with a story of community pain is a sobering experience. It changes the way you look at the frame.


A somber morning for the North. My 2022 aerial capture of Pelican Narrows was featured by The Canadian Press today as they cover the recent events in the community. My thoughts are with the people and the healthcare team on the ground.
A somber morning for the North. My 2022 aerial capture of Pelican Narrows was featured by The Canadian Press today as they cover the recent events in the community. My thoughts are with the people and the healthcare team on the ground.

It reinforces why I do this. We don’t just take photos to document facts; we take them to preserve the dignity of a place. The North is vast, resilient, and beautiful—even when the headlines are dark. My focus remains on using the camera as a tool for healing, ensuring that the 'soul' of our communities isn't lost in the noise of a news cycle.


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