This is your beginner guide on how to photograph the Northern Lights, one of the most beautiful phenomena in the night sky. Canon Technical Advisor, Eric Stoner shares his Aurora Borealis photography tips, such as planning your photoshoot, gear to bring, camera settings to use and more.
More from Eric Stoner
- https://www.instagram.com/ericstonerphoto/
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Aurora Photography Equipment
- Canon EOS 5D Mark IV DSLR Camera: https://bhpho.to/2uTuAEW
- Canon EF 16-35mm f/2.8L III USM Lens: https://bhpho.to/2WnSl1y
- Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM Lens: https://bhpho.to/3jqIBiJ
- Canon EF 24mm f/1.4L II USM Lens: https://bhpho.to/2TVF7Mq
- Canon GPS Receiver GP-E2: https://bhpho.to/3CiSZlk
- Tripods: https://bhpho.to/3lqDcYP
- Canon TC-80N3 Timer Remote Controller: https://bhpho.to/37kqghx
0:00 Introduction
0:38 About Eric
1:55 Northern Lights in Alaska
6:19 Overview
7:35 What is an Aurora?
9:53 Planning
11:05 Cold Weather Gear
15:24 Aurora Forecasting
18:45 Camera Gear
24:06 Gear Prep
30:09 Focusing
35:48 Exposure Recommendations
38:57 RGB Histogram
40:30 Tips in Actions
42:57 Localized Light Pollution
45:02 City Light Pollutions
46:06 Photography Composition
48:34 Color Temperature (Kelvin)
51:06 Portraits Under the Aurora
53:33 Printing Pictures
54:56 More Interesting Photos
55:46 Q&A
59:05 Final Thoughts
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