Thunderstorm approaching Christmas, Arizona. July 31, 2016

WHAT TO EXPECT

The monsoon adventure is a relatively easy workshop. These storms are very predictable and drives to shooting locations are typically less than an hour. Most days we edit in the morning for a few hours, grab a lunch, and head out as storms begin to form in mid afternoon. 

The goal each day is to be in the most photogenic location as possible as the sun sets and brilliant lightning can be easily captured with exposures of several seconds. 

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This adventure is held during the climatological peak of monsoon storm season. On the off chance we have a down day, we will still do a ton of shooting. Think astrophotography , golden hour, and sunrise/sunset.  

You will leave this workshop with a thorough understanding of what it takes to track down and document monsoon storms. Jason will teach you everything you need to know, from forecasting storms, to positioning yourself around them, successfully capturing your images, and how to bring the images to life with post processing software. 

We will also touch on some other genres of photography throughout the course of the trip, including astrophotography, sunsets, and more. If there happens to be a day of inactive weather, we will still make the most of our time by shooting scenic images and improving your techniques. 

Stunning storms over dramatic landscapes. This adventure is sure to add your new favorite images to your portfolio. 

Topics covered 

  • Understand Southwest monsoon storms

  • Learn how to forecast where monsoon storms will form

  • Learn how to chase monsoon storms

  • Learn how to photograph lightning and storm structure

  • Learn how to properly shoot video of a storm

  • Learn how to shoot still images to create a timelapse of a storm

  • Learn how to properly edit your still photographs

  • Learn how to properly edit your video

Recent Guest Images

"It was an incredible adventure! The pro-photographer, Jason Weingart, not only got us to the right place at the right time while keeping us out of harms way, but was also an excellent teacher. Most days we shot late into the night. There is another world that exist in total darkness unlike anything I've seen before. 
Photographing extreme weather is exhilarating, challenging and risky. Would I do it again....absolutely!" 


-VICKIE LYON - 2016 and 2017 Monsoon Photography Adventure Participant