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5 Tips for Viewing and Photographing the Northern Lights

5 Tips for Viewing and Photographing the Northern Lights

In my mind, few natural phenomena match the magic or grandeur of the aurora borealis. I’ve been actively chasing this natural wonder, also known as the Northern Lights, for over a decade. Based on my experience chasing the lights, here are my top 5 tips for increasing your chances of viewing and/or photographing the northern lights.

2022 Prime Time Calendar for Canadian Rockies Photography

I’m excited to launch the 2022 Prime Time Calendar for Canadian Rockies Photography! This planning calendar is a handy tool for photographers so that they can make the most of seasonal conditions and celestial phenomena in Canada’s prized mountain range.

Striking Gold: A Larch Season Photo Mission with the Lowepro PhotoSport PRO

Striking Gold: A Larch Season Photo Mission with the Lowepro PhotoSport PRO

Magic unfolds in the Canadian Rockies during the transition to fall. It’s larch season, a glorious but short-lived window where the needles of this “deciduous conifer” transform from green to gold, and the perfect time to set off on an overnight backcountry adventure with the brand new Lowepro PhotoSport Pro.

Resources for Photographing the Canadian Rockies

Resources for Photographing the Canadian Rockies

Each week I get emails or messages from fellow photographers asking where they should photograph in Banff National Park and the Canadian Rockies. Others ask me where to go hiking or scrambling so that they can get off the beaten track. I love getting these questions and seeing people’s enthusiasm for shooting these beautiful mountain landscapes.

Aurora Watching Web Resources

Aurora Watching Web Resources

The big "FAQ" for me has always been "which northern lights prediction websites do you recommend?" No matter how much one monitors the data available, viewing the aurora always involves an element of unpredictability. Familiarizing yourself with the following resources should improve your chances.