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Capture the Dark Sky Northern Lights Photography Guide

Capturing the northern lights on film is no easy task. Every year, explorers, adventurers, and artists from around the world travel to Cook County, Minnesota to experience the northern lights. Photographers, in particular, come to experience some of the darkest skies in the country.

Over the years, many photographers have visited Cook County. They all have their own secrets on how to best capture the northern lights, but some things remain constant across the board. Here are some of the top tips we’ve gathered from the pros.

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