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When it comes to chasing the northern lights, it\u2019s hard to beat Fairbanks, Alaska<\/a>. The far-north destination sees dazzling aurora displays from late August through April. It sits within the auroral oval of northern lights activity, and it has some of the best aurora-viewing weather (clear, dark skies) given its relatively dry climate. Fairbanks resident and aurora-borealis photographer Amy Johnson<\/a> knows the destination\u2019s northern-lights allure better than most.<\/p>\n

We sat down to talk with Johnson about how she turned aurora photography into a niche career \u2014 and how you can get your northern lights photos to that level too.<\/p>\n

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Headshot of Amy Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Getting Started in Aurora Photography<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Johnson\u2019s relationship with the auroras mirrors many of the top northern lights hunters around the globe. She dabbled in aurora chasing through her friend and well-known northern lights photographer Patrick Endres. From there, her fate was sealed.<\/p>\n

\u201cI got addicted to aurora hunting,\u201d Johnson says, noting that first trip was all it took. Endres became her northern lights photography mentor. \u201cI just absolutely loved it because it\u2019s always different. You never know what you\u2019re going to capture or what you\u2019re going to see.\u201d<\/p>\n

She\u2019s seen a lot. As her technique improved, Johnson did what any aurora photographer dreams of. She turned her dream work into a major part of her career, starting with a local gallery that helped her work gain steam.<\/p>\n

Although, Johnson had to learn aurora photography the hard way. Unlike today\u2019s mirrorless and DSLR cameras\u00a0<\/a>which have bright and helpful LCD screens, she dabbled into aurora photography without the instant feed. She started on a film camera.<\/p>\n

\u201cI remember sending in my film and waiting for my results. When they finally came back, they were absolutely horrible,\u201d she says, laughing. \u201cDigital’s kind of changed everything. You can get that immediate feedback, which is great.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by Amy Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to Edit Aurora Photos<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When it comes to editing style, Johnson likes to keep it as natural as possible. She uses Lightroom<\/a> for simple enhancements, but strives to let Lady Aurora speak for herself.<\/p>\n

\u201cSometimes I\u2019ll adjust exposure a bit depending on if it needs it,\u201d she says. \u201cI do some noise reduction, but not too much or you lose details. You have to be really careful there. I often bring my highlights down a little bit and sometimes increase my whites. For shadows, it depends on if I want more of the foreground to pop. Every image is different.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johnson also makes little adjustments to the vibrance, but stays away from adjusting saturation to ensure her photos never look fake or over-edited.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Amy Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Planning your Aurora Hunt<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The first thing you need to chase auroras is, well, active auroras! Even in far-north latitudes like Fairbanks, they don\u2019t dance every night. That\u2019s why Johnson uses platforms like SpaceWeather.com<\/a> to keep an eye on the aurora forecast. She also uses sites like Solar Ham<\/a> to see what\u2019s coming in terms of auroras. Although, these platforms all require a bit of aurora intel and savvy. <\/em><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re just getting your aurora hunting off the ground, try Fairbanks\u2019 easy-to-use live <\/em>aurora tracker<\/em><\/a> if you\u2019re in the area, or download a beginner-friendly app like <\/em>My Aurora Forecast<\/em><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Johnson doesn\u2019t wait for specific conditions to go out and hunt auroras. She usually plans her trips in advance and gives herself several days to improve her luck. In fact, Explore Fairbanks says that if you stay a minimum of three nights (and are actively searching for the lights) your odds of seeing them improve to over 90 percent.<\/p>\n

She also keeps an eye on moon cycles. The newer the moon, the darker the skies\u2014and therefore, the brighter those aurora swirls will be.<\/p>\n

\u201cI look at moon cycles ahead of time,\u201d she says. \u201cI plan my trips around the days preceding and following the quarter moons.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Photo by Amy Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Brainstorm your Photo Composition Ahead of Time<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Johnson also recommends scouting the location before your hunt, during the daytime hours.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy goal is to hopefully capture a nice composition with the aurora,\u201d she says. \u201cI do my scouting in the daytime. it doesn\u2019t always work because you never know what\u2019s going to happen with the aurora, and it\u2019s not always where you want it to be, but scouting in the day is really important. I do some test shots ahead of time.\u201d<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to add a pop of pizzazz, Amy has another tip: add a subject to your shot for interest. This will not only make your photo more compelling. It could help you sell it to magazines and brands since it lets the viewer connect more deeply.<\/p>\n

\u201cI love having a silhouetted person for scale. People see it and think, ‘oh that could be me!’\u201d she says. \u201cThose are some of my favorite aurora shots, and often it\u2019s myself in the photo. Also, I like to see the definition in the aurora, with longer exposures it will look more blurry but I like photos where you can see the striations or coronal bursts.\u201d<\/p>\n

Johnson keeps her kit simple: reliable cameras, wide lenses, a sturdy tripod, and extra batteries. She uses the Canon 5DIV<\/a>, Canon EOS R5<\/a>, the Nikkor 14-24mm f\/2.8<\/a>, and the Canon 16-35mm f\/2.8<\/a>. When it comes to tripods<\/a>, she recommends not using the center column since slight shake could disrupt a longer exposure. She also insulates her tripod legs to keep her hands safe given how cold the metal can get.<\/p>\n

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Photo by Amy Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Johnson\u2019s Recommended Aurora Photography Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

What settings should you use to photograph the aurora? It depends on the situation. There\u2019s no one set guide since every aurora show is different. Although, here are some things that Amy keeps in mind:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m usually always fully open. My ISO varies between 1600 to 3200, and shutter speed varies based on how bright the aurora is and how much moonlight I have,\u201d she says. \u201cI make sure that I\u2019m looking at my histogram. It\u2019s easy to underexpose the aurora and it\u2019s easy to overexpose. I\u2019m looking for some data in the midtones and highlights.\u201d<\/p>\n

While Johnson chases auroras solo, she doesn\u2019t recommend this for Fairbanks visitors. Alaska is a truly wild, remote destination. Winters can get a bit extreme. Thankfully, Fairbanks has a host of local aurora-hunting guides who help travelers \u2014 including photographers \u2014 find the lights on any given trip.\u00a0Options<\/a> include aurora photography tours<\/a>, mushing tours<\/a> (for dog-sledding beneath the lights), and snowmobile tours<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Chasing auroras may be fun \u2014 and, for Johnson, a fulfilling career \u2014 but to her it\u2019s just as much about enjoying nature as it is pressing that shutter (via remote shutter release to avoid shake). She relishes the chance to be outside and awestruck my mother nature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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