Desert Southwest Monsoon
Photography adventure
tucson, az

August 1-3, 2025 - Seats open
August 4-6, 2025 - Seats open

This workshop is great for folks who love storms and weather, but want to be able to spend more time focusing on photographing these processes. Tornado Adventures is inherently more intense due to the presence of destructive hail and violent tornadoes. Monsoon storms are a little more relaxed in nature. They tend to move slower and are less severe. We will see some awesome storms, but it will be more focused on lightning, landscapes, haboobs, storm structure, golden light and vibrant sunsets. 

It's hard to say where exactly we will be shooting for the workshop. It will most likely be the Tucson, Arizona area (ground zero for monsoon storms) but we could end up in New Mexico or West Texas, depending on how the monsoon is shaping up. The landscapes of the Desert Southwest can change very quickly, from wide open plains to mountains and valleys in just a few miles. We will have plenty of interesting foreground opportunities.  

You will be traversing the Desert Southwest on the hunt for monsoon storms with Jason Weingart. We won't stick you with an inexperienced storm guide like some of other tours out there. The Monsoon Photography Adventure is different because it's not a tour. You're not there to ride along and take snapshots. You will be learning all the ins and outs of weather photography for yourself. You will learn about forecasting these types of storms, how to safely position yourself around them, and how to document them like a professional. 

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Registration covers your lodging throughout the duration of the workshop.

• Transportation to and from shooting locations.

• Tons of one-on-one instruction.

• Personal portfolio review from Jason Weingart.

• Anything else you need, just ask. If it's within reason, we will do everything we can to make it happen.

• Bonus! Jason Weingart's Landscape Photography Editing Tutorial.

PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATION

• Hilton Garden Inn Tucson- Airport
  6575 S Country Club Rd
  Tucson, Arizona 85756

ADVENTURE SCHEDULE

• Day One - We will meet at 8am at the Hilton Garden Inn for a meet and greet and short introduction to chasing monsoon storms. If we have to travel for storms for the next day, we will then begin the trip to get into position for the next day. If storms are in the forecast for the Tucson area, we will begin to chase the first afternoon.

• Day Two - Morning Still Photography Editing Class. Afternoon/Evening Storm Chasing

• Day Three - Morning Timelapse and Video Editing Class. Afternoon/Evening Storm Chasing