Aurora Photography Workshop in Luosto — Capture the Northern Lights Like a Pro
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Minimal fitness required—able to walk 15 minutes on uneven ground and stand outdoors in cold for up to two hours.
Overview
Spend two focused hours under Luosto’s dark Arctic sky learning to photograph the northern lights. This hands-on workshop combines practical camera instruction with local insight and immediate night-sky shooting at nearby Tikkalaavu.
Aurora Photography Workshop in Luosto — Capture the Northern Lights Like a Pro
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A thin wind slides across the fell as the guide shuts off the headlamps and a black sky opens above Luosto. Hunched over tripods outside Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi, participants feel the cold sharpen their senses; when the first green ribbons unfurl they move like a slow tide, daring you to catch their motion in a single frame. The workshop is short—two hours—but designed so that every minute under the Arctic dome counts.
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Adventure Tips
Warm your batteries
Bring spare camera batteries and keep them in an inner pocket; cold drains charge quickly and warm spares let you shoot longer.
Wide, fast lenses work best
Use a wide-angle lens (14–35mm full-frame equivalent) with a large aperture to capture sweeping auroras and foreground fells.
Dress in layers and bring a hot drink
Thermal base layers, an insulated jacket, and waterproof boots make standing or crouching for long exposures bearable; the guide provides hot berry beverages.
Arrive early to test settings
Get to the meeting point at Lapland Hotel Luostotunturi to check gear and attend the short pre-fielding briefing—better setup means less time lost in the cold.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Reindeer (often seen at dusk)
- Snow bunting or ptarmigan in open fell areas
History
Luosto sits on ancient Precambrian bedrock and lies at the edge of Pyhä-Luosto National Park; the area’s mining history includes small-scale amethyst discoveries that draw summer visitors.
Conservation
Guides emphasize dark-sky preservation and staying on trails to protect lichen and slow-growing Arctic vegetation; pack out all waste and minimize light pollution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Camera with manual controls
Needed to set aperture, shutter speed and ISO for aurora exposures.
Spare batteries and insulated pouch
Cold drains batteries fast; keep spares warm and accessible.
winter specific
Insulated, waterproof boots
Protect feet from cold, snow, and damp during standing and moving between viewpoints.
winter specific
Headlamp with red-light mode
Helpful for camera adjustments without ruining night vision; headlamps are provided but a personal one is useful.