I have always been drawn to the storm, wanting to understand it, watch it and feel it. Standing in the wind of a passing supercell is where I truly come alive. By following my passion, I hope to inspire others to live their dream and reach for the sky.
I can't believe I have been chasing storms for over 25 years now!
I love all sciences & as such, ended up with a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry & Biomedical Science, with additional college studies in Meteorology & Photography. I also pursued education in severe weather forecasting. Over the years, I have worked in all these fields in some capacity.
In 2008, I was featured in the "Twisters Sisters" series on WE TV. In 2021 I partnered with Girls Who Chase (GWC), founded by Jennifer Walton. The mission of GWC is to inspire, empower and equip girls & women globally to pursue storms, the sciences and their passions – through the use of media, the creation of accessible education products & services, and by fostering supportive, welcoming community.
I am currently offering Storm Chasing Mentoring, Private Storm Chasing Tours, and Storm Portrait Photo Shoots to help others learn and experience the adventure of the chase.
My work has been featured on National Geographic Television, FOX, NBC, CBS and a variety of other networks & publications World-wide. It was a true honor to be selected as the official photographer for the "13 Minutes" Movie Cover & Poster.
STORM TOUR RIDE ALONG!
Join me on a once in a lifetime adventure! Ride along as my chaser partner and learn firsthand how to chase severe storms and tornadoes!
As an expert chaser with 25 years of experience, I love guiding others on the exciting journey of chasing storms and experiencing the breathtaking beauty and power of Mother Nature! I also enjoy teaching those who want to learn how to chase on their own. Helping you to learn not only how to forecast and choose a target, but also how to read the sky and make quick, crucial decisions while in the middle of the chase. Plus so much more involved with a chase day and how to stay safe while doing it.
I only offer private, short notice tours with a max of 2 people, in order to maximize our odds of intercepting severe storms and tornadoes. This means you are my storm chasing partner, rather than one of 10 people in the back on the van.
*I do offer a limited number of planned 5-10 day tours for 1 or 2 people max, as requested.*
What is a Short Notice Tour?
A short notice tour means that we only chase when the forecast looks promising for organized, severe storms. I specifically wait for days that we are most likely to see supercells and possibly tornadoes. Supercells are the best type of storm to chase, as they can take on incredible “Mothership” structures and make for some beautiful photographs. Also, supercells are the type of storm that will most likely produce a tornado.
Why Short Notice Tours?
Short notice tours maximize our odds of intercepting severe storms and tornadoes. And we rarely have a “down” day visiting local tourist spots. For example, one client booked with me for 3 years in a row. Each trip was 2 days of chasing. We saw supercells all 6 of those days, and tornadoes on 2 of those trips. On one day we witnessed 7 tornadoes, and the other day we saw 5. Another client came out with me for a 2 day chase and we saw multiple tornadoes on both days. He had previously been on 2 separate 7 day tours with larger companies, in vans full of people. He never witnessed a tornado on those tours and barely saw a thunderstorm during one of those weeks.
How does it work?
You can choose a month that you would prefer to chase. You will be added to a list for that month. The list will be a “first come, first served” basis. If there is an active severe weather pattern setting up, I will contact those on the top of the list first to see if they want to choose that trip. I will work my way down the list. If there aren’t many chase opportunities during the month of choice, you can choose to come along during the following month instead.
The most common cities for arrival and departure will be in Minneapolis or Kansas City. We can determine different options based on the severe weather system, your location of residence, and whether or not you will be driving or flying in.