Each spring, somewhere between the Rockies and the Mississippi River, a supercell will form. The exact location can’t be known in advance but when it appears, we will be there, positioned for its most compelling photographic expression. Your role is to focus on the image. Ours is to guide you into place: the right stretch of open plains, at the right moment, with the right light, alongside experts who have spent their careers interpreting the sky.

Images provided by Bruce Omori and Steve Saviano

The forecast leads. We follow. You photograph.

Each morning begins with a detailed atmospheric briefing. From there, the team identifies the most promising target area. Some days the chase may be a short drive; other days it may span several hundred miles. The day unfolds in response to evolving conditions, and the storm dictates the path. Having a good working knowledge of how your camera works and the ability to act fast when packing and unpacking your gear will be critical. As in some cases the group will need to jump out to get a quick photo, then back into the van to move on to the next location and you don’t want to hold up the rest of the group.

Itinerary

The objective is consistent each day: position you within optimal photographic range of the most visually compelling supercell activity available. Days begin with early forecasting discussions and continue with adaptive travel across the plains. By late afternoon and evening, cameras are ready as storms mature and light conditions peak.

What to Expect

Meteorological analysis and photographic instruction operate side by side throughout the journey. The storm tracker follows each system from early development through dissipation, while the photographic team helps you interpret structure, light, and composition during the brief windows when conditions align. Guidance is continuous, especially when the storm reaches its most expressive stage.

Accommodations

As daylight fades—sometimes early, sometimes late—the team transitions from storm position to lodging near the next forecast zone. Accommodations are arranged in advance along the route, with each participant provided a private single room to ensure rest between long field days.

Peace of Mind

This workshop is designed around photographic distance rather than close interception. The goal is not to enter hazardous storm cores, but to position at a vantage point where structure, scale, and atmosphere are clearly visible and photographically powerful. Safety is central to every decision and is integrated into all forecasting and positioning strategies.

What’s Included

Ground transportation, lodging, and instructional guidance are included throughout the tour. The workshop begins and ends in Denver, Colorado. Meals are taken on the road as conditions allow, with snacks and water provided in the field vehicle each day.

A workshop for photographers who want more than chance—where timing, positioning, and interpretation come together so you can concentrate fully on making images when nature delivers its most dramatic moments.

• Departure Window: May 18–May 24
• Duration: 7 days
• Group Size: 5 photographers
• Guides: 3
• Region: Great Plains, USA
• Starting and Ending Point: Denver, CO