Don’t ever be too focused on what camera you are using. The aurora is always different shapes, colors and size – making it a challenge and spontaneous shooting every time so you need to have some core principles to remember. The most important elements of an aurora photograph is the comp...
How to take pictures of northern lights with iPhone or Android 1. Do not use a flash. 2. Use manual focus. 3. Download camera replacement apps. They give you more options to change camera settings, such as the shutter speed. Popular apps include Long Exposure 2, NightCap Camera, and No...
which is said to be one of the best places to photograph the northern lights in the region. A little further afield is Ásbyrgi Canyon, a beautiful and peaceful place with virtually no light pollution, making it perfect for those pictures!
Below are excerpts from a tutorial ebook I wrote on “How to Photograph the Northern Lights, which is now in its 3rd edition. I teamed up with the former University of Alaska aurora scientist Neal Brown, who offers scientific explanations about the aurora. A self-portrait I took years ago...
Here’s my insider tips for how to photograph northern lights photos in Alaska Growing up as an astronomy enthusiast in a big city, I dreamt of seeing the aurora in real life one day. I seized every opportunity to look at the dark sky and deep sky objects. I continued pursuing these op...
The amazing spectacle known as the northern lights is an experience you will never forget and if you use your camera correctly you will be able to share your experience with others. The Aurora Borealis occurs in the North and the Aurora Australis occurs in the south. We are talking extreme ...
How To See The Northern Lights in Iceland Photography Tips Have you ever dreamed about seeing the colorful aurora borealis dancing in the night sky? Here’s how to find & photograph the amazing Northern Lights in Iceland! Witnessing the magic of the northern lights at least once is a bucket...
A short drive southwest of Höfn is the Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon, where icebergs from the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier drift out to sea. It's a classic place to photograph the northern lights, as is nearby Icy Beach. Skógar This small town's chief attraction is the mighty Skó...
Before the shoot, always make sure that you level the camera with the help of a bubble level. It can be a hectic job straightening it later while post processing. How To Photograph Star Trails By 2 Different Methods So you've chosen a location and you have the gear, so the next step...
Tip 7 – Don’t forget to edit your photos! Further Reading How to Photograph Fireworks with a Camera To start with, I’m going to go through photographing fireworks with a camera like a DSLR, mirrorless, or point and shoot camera. If you have a smartphone, I have a...