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Aurora Photographer on the Rise

I made a point to find the time Saturday afternoon between Caribou Carnival events to head down to the Snow Castle to see Karl Johnston. Karl is a young photographer from Fort Smith who specializes in photographing the Aurora Borealis. This was the first time I’d met Karl in person, although we have talked on occasion through Twitter and Facebook. At the age of only 21 he has exploded in to the norther photography scene.

Karl Johnston Exibit

The reason for his weekend visit to Yellowknife was to display his photographs at the Snowking’s Snow Castle, which is where I caught up with him. He said the day was going well and he had already sold one of his prints. Although at the time of my visit the castle wasn’t to busy, it was expected to pick up as other events took place.

Karl Johnston Exibit

Karl’s photographs are also on display in the Northern Images Art Gallery and have been for a couple months now. So if you missed him down at the Castle, be sure to check them out there.

Karl Johnston Exibit

He also told me he is planning on launching a new website in the near future to better suit his customer. Be sure to watch for the new site at www.KarlJohnston.com.

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Kyle Thomas

Kyle grew up in Yellowknife and is a local entrepreneur, writer, baker, and Yellowknife Advocate who is addicted to learning as much as he can about the community and sharing it with anyone who'll listen. In 2009 he developed YkOnline.ca. A website all about living, working and thriving in Yellowknife for residents, newcomers, and visitors.

2 Comments

  • hard to believe he has only been on the scene for -2 years. “153 prints sold in his first year” says the news north??!! if i could afford it i would get my hands on one of his limited edition prints before the price goes too high. at that rate he will be in the leagues of art wolfe in under 5 years. people will be very very lucky if they bought one of those limited prints while he is still young and undiscovered. keep up the good work!

  • hard to believe he has only been on the scene for -2 years. “153 prints sold in his first year” says the news north??!! if i could afford it i would get my hands on one of his limited edition prints before the price goes too high. at that rate he will be in the leagues of art wolfe in under 5 years. people will be very very lucky if they bought one of those limited prints while he is still young and undiscovered. keep up the good work!

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