This video will show you my stepbystep methods of how I photograph the northern lights here in Alaska including the Canon photo gear I use and how to set up the camera appropriately. These methods can be used for any gear such as Nikon, Sony, Olympus, Fuji etc.
TIME STAMPS:
00 1:00 Intro to what I'll explain
1:00 1:21 My Motto on how I shoot ALL photos
1:21 3:55 NonPhoto Gear for Winter Aurora Photos.. boots, gloves, headlamp
3:56 5:50 Photo Equipment I use for Aurora photos
5:50 7:35 Basic Camera Settings for Aurora
7:35 13:00 How to Set up your Camera for Aurora
13:00 16:00 Finding Locations, Composition, Infinity Depth of Field
16:00 16:30 Forecasting the Aurora
16:35 23:15 My StepbyStep Methods (FOCUSING AT NIGHT)
23:18 31:40 My StepbyStep Methods (PROPER EXPOSURE MANUAL)
31:40 33:47 My StepbyStep Methods (PROPER EXPOSURE APERTURE PRIORITY)
33:47 34:50 Things to check regularly while shooting
34:50 38:00 After shooting, Now What?

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Jeff’s photography has afforded him a unique lifestyle to travel throughout Alaska photographing both editorial and corporate assignments as well as stock photography. His awardwinning images have been published worldwide in books, magazines, advertisements, brochures, annual reports, websites, retail products and more. Jeff has been the official photographer of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race since 1982.

Jeff founded Alaska’s largest stock photo agency, Alaska Stock Images, in 1990 and operated it successfully until October 2012 when he sold it. Jeff continues to do what first drew him to this great state – photograph Alaska landscapes, wildlife & Alaska’s people, and share that experience with others in his photo workshops and tours.