Northern Lights Post-Processing Tutorial

From RAW file to finished image. Step by step.

If you’re fascinated by the Northern Lights, you already know this part:
Capturing the photo is only half the job.

This 1 hour and 17 minute start-to-finish video tutorial shows exactly how I edit my own Northern Lights images.
No shortcuts. No magic buttons. Just a clean, repeatable workflow built for real Arctic conditions.

You’ll see the entire process, from untouched RAW file to a finished image that feels natural, balanced and true to the moment.

What you’ll learn

• How to shape mood and atmosphere without overcooking colors
• How to extract real structure from both weak and strong auroras
• Why starting with a linear profile matters more than most people think
• Effective noise reduction techniques for Northern Lights photography
• How and when to use luminosity masking
• Creating precise masks that actually hold up
• Working with Smart Objects for flexibility and control
• Dodging and burning to guide the viewer’s eye
• And how all these steps fit together into one coherent workflow

This tutorial is made for photographers who want control, not presets-only guessing, and who care about keeping their aurora images clean and believable.

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