When I first began my journey into astrophotography, there were a few specific subjects I knew I wanted to capture—the Northern Lights and deep-sky objects sat firmly at the top of that list. After years of learning, experimenting, and upgrading my equipment, I finally have the capability to photograph these distant and beautiful wonders, thousands of light-years away. I couldn’t be more fulfilled doing so. Looking back in time through my telescope is a truly humbling and awe-inspiring experience. To witness light that has traveled for thousands of years across the vastness of space, only to finally reach Earth for me to photograph, is nothing short of incredible. The ability to capture and preserve a fleeting moment from the distant past is one of the most mind-blowing experiences I’ve ever had.

Living in a heavily light-polluted area is challenging and often frustrating. It takes away from all of the natural wonders visible in the night sky, allowing only the brightest stars, galaxies and planets to shine through. Because of this, I’ve had to travel one to two hours away from my home for any nightscape photos that I’ve ever taken.

Deep-sky astrophotography has been one of the most complex and demanding forms of photography I’ve ever attempted. There’s no single, straightforward method for success and it’s a extensive process of patience, trial, and discovery. Some of these images have taken hours for me to capture. Yet, despite the learning curve and long hours, it has rewarded me with some of the most breathtaking images I’ve ever captured.

I sincerely hope these photos equally blow your mind and remind you of just how vast, mysterious, and beautiful our universe truly is.