Here’s a story that I’ve never told. It belongs to one of my most successful photos in all my years as a photographer, and it was anything but a lucky snap. This photograph proves that photography is a lot more than a click of a button. It involves planning, dedication and perseverance to get the shot you want.

This is the Big Picture story of my shot of Bergsbotn.

I have always wanted to capture the stars.  Ever since growing up I would sit outside my window and stare out into the endless night sky. Now I spend many nights out in the cold, watching the stars pass by and capturing our galaxy exactly how I see it.

In this post I’ll share with you my tips and tricks on how to make that happen.