On July 23rd, 2012, I launched my Facebook page "To Hail And Back". The title was meant to bridge the gap between my struggles as a photographer and my favorite subject to photograph, severe weather. Photography has saved my life on at least 2 occasions. I had started taking my photography seriously about 7 years earlier in 2005 after a trip to Europe. My life became very turbulent after this trip. I was in a dark place for a long time. This is the first time photography save

June 25th of this year was as exciting as Christmas to me. Having captured far fewer lightning photos than in previous years, I wasn't expecting much. Sure, they were calling for the possibility of strong storms, but I have been disappointed too many times this year to ever get my hopes up. This storm was a pleasant surprise. I captured 260 lightning strikes, at least 80 of which are portfolio worthy. As always, my photos are for sale as prints. Check out my prices on my prin