The past couple of days have been nothing short on electric activity here in the AZ desert. z

The monsoons are rolling through and thunder storms are abundant. So, I took it upon myself to go shoot some lightning. After a few people saw my images, a common question became: “How did you take that?!”

So, I thought I’d slap a little know-how down for anyone that happens to have the same question.

Step 1. Get the right tools – Have a camera capable of manual controls. Have a tripod. And have an area that isn’t riddled with light pollution. . . Don’t be like my dad and crawl up on top of your roof during a lightning storm with your electronic devices, metal tripod, and body that is 80% water… It tends to lead to bad things.

Step 2. Set your camera accordingly – Depending on your » Read more: How to Photograph Lightning