Photographing lightning and storm cells is one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences a photographer can have. Whether it's getting a perfect landscape storm shot or an insane bolt of lightning the experience cannot be beat. 

Our storm chasing workshops will teach you how to shoot lightning during the day and night, in a scenic environment that allows your composition to tell a story.

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There is nothing quite like the adrenaline rush you can experience when chasing a mammoth storm cell and then capture its power. During this adventure, you will learn how to figure out in advance where the storms will be and where you should be able to capture the best images of them.

During our workshops, you will capture many incredible day and night lightning shots!

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Lightning & Rainbows

Sprites

Our programs cover:

  • Advanced planning using weather maps and forecasts to select the best days and times to shoot.
  • Location and scene selection in order to create dramatic, stunning, and unique photos.
  • Camera settings to ensure your shots turn out beautifully.
  • How to safely track and follow a storm to maximize your opportunity to capture its lightning. 
  • Post-processing in Lightroom and Photoshop.

We will be working towards shooting massive storm cells, lightning, rainbows, sunsets and the Milky Way. We may be able to shoot landspouts and haboobs if the opportunity presents itself. You may also have a chance to photograph elusive sprites, red cold plasma lightning above the cumulus storm clouds. Each day and night will bring a new adventure, fantastic photos and stories that last a lifetime. 

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We will capture old west windmills, ranches, barns, mountain ranges, fertile valleys, saguaro, Barrel, and the prickly pear cactus as dramatic storm clouds roll into the scene and explode with beautiful lightning.  These are key features of the southern Arizona high desert.

We look forward to having you join us. 

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About our Workshops

What's Included

  • Four action filled days storm chasing in Southern AZ
  • All Transportation to all locations
  • Award winning, professional photography guides
  • Snacks and Bottled Water
  • Daily classes on forecasting where the storms will be, how to track them and how to position yourself to be in the best spot to capture artistic landscape storm photos. It's more then just lightning strikes
  • After workshop zoom class, our "How to photograph breathtaking monsoon storms E-book, Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions
  • Proper use of a Lightning trigger and ND filters to capture stunning daytime storms
  • The experience of a lifetime

What's Not Included

  • Transportation to and from your location to the workshop
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Lunch, Dinner and Alcoholic Beverages
  • Camera, Lens, Post Processing Software*

 * We typically bring extra lightning triggers with connections to all makes of cameras, ND filters in the most common sizes, Canon cameras and lenses and tripods to the workshop. So if you forget something we probably have you covered.

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Recommended Equipment
Lens suggestions below

  • DSLR or Mirrorless Camera
  • Sturdy Tripod with Ball Head
  • 6-Stop Neutral Density Filter and a Circular Polarizer
    We recommend 
    Breakthrough Filters
    Email us with questions about filter selection
  • Camera Backpack or case (preferably with a rain cover)
  • Extra batteries for you camera, lightning trigger and intervalometer
  • Blower and microfiber cloth for cleaning lenses
  • Laptop to download each days photos
Cell Phone with Radar Omega installed

Recommended Lenses

  • Wide-angle zoom lens (16-35mm, full frame)
  • Mid-range zoom  lens (24-70mm, full frame)
  • Telephoto zoom lens (70-200mm, full frame)
  • 50mm Prime (Nifty Fifty)

About Me

Robert Gallucci Workshop Leader

Robert Gallucci is an internationally recognized, award-winning photographer and writer portraying his life's journey in imagery and word. His work has appeared in major publications, numerous books, and on major television networks. He is currently the city of Wilcox night sky ambassador. He teaches photography and post-processing at Cochise College Center for Lifelong Learning and in private classes and workshops.

His photographic journey of discovering the world's beauty and diversity has brought him to three continents and many cultures. In all that, he has found that the southern Arizona high desert provides the most magnificent and unique visual experience - if a person allows themselves to see it. He is currently working on a book of images and stories highlighting his southern Arizona high desert home's beauty and adventure.


2024 Workshop Dates

In 2023 we are offering five multi-day workshops. If these dates don't work for you, contact me to arrange a private workshop tailored to your goals

  • Base Camp: Sierra Vista, AZ - This five-day storm-chasing adventure throughout the southern Arizona high desert provides the opportunity to capture spectacular monsoon storm images in scenic settings.

  • Base Camp: Sierra Vista, AZ - This five-day storm-chasing adventure throughout the southern Arizona high desert provides the opportunity to capture spectacular monsoon storm images in scenic settings.

  • Base Camp: Sierra Vista, AZ - This five-day storm-chasing adventure throughout the southern Arizona high desert provides the opportunity to capture spectacular monsoon storm images in scenic settings.

  • Base Camp: Sierra Vista, AZ - This five-day storm-chasing adventure throughout the southern Arizona high desert provides the opportunity to capture spectacular monsoon storm images in scenic settings.

  • Base Camp: Sierra Vista, AZ - This five-day storm-chasing adventure throughout the southern Arizona high desert provides the opportunity to capture spectacular monsoon storm images in scenic settings.


$75.00
$75.00
$75.00


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