Dave Williams: Chasing Auroras and Laughs in the Arctic

To start things off with a bang, we’re heading north to Lofoten with travel photographer and Aurora expert Dave Williams. From a cozy fisherman’s cabin, he chats with us about how he became obsessed with winter photography… and how he once got chased by wolves at 4:30 in the morning. Yes, really. Dave is full of practical tips and hilarious “this only happens to photographers” moments.

In this episode, we dive into:
• Dave’s first-ever Northern Lights moment (and why it changed everything)
• How he actually predicts the Aurora without relying on dodgy apps
• What life in Lofoten is really like (weather chaos, fish racks & all)
• The layering system he uses to stay outside for hours (liners + photography gloves)
• How to keep your camera battery alive in deep cold
• Why “bad weather” usually turns into the best photography conditions
• The wolf story… because yes, that really happened
• Imposter syndrome and the pressure to “get the shot”
• The joy of helping people see the Aurora for the first time
• Cinnamon buns (because every photographer deserves a treat)

If you enjoy winter photography, dream of seeing the Aurora, or just love hearing creators talk about the weird, wild parts of their job, you’ll love this episode. It’s fun, relaxed, and full of super useful cold-weather tips.

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Lofoten Insight Tours: https://lofotensight.com
Book: The Complete Aurora Guide (search online)

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Thanks for joining us for our very first episode of Vallerret’s Creative Outsiders.
If you enjoyed this conversation, send it to a fellow cold-loving creator — and go chase some wild weather.

Stay warm. Stay inspired. Stay out longer. 🧤🔥