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EPISODE · Jul 28, 2025 · 1H 58M

EP102 Thomas Hinterdorfer | Storm Chaser and Photographer

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Storm chaser and photographer Thomas Hinterdorfer shares how he captures epic tornado shots while navigating 135,000km of U.S. highways in a rental RAV4. From the science of forecasting storms to the adrenaline of being just meters away from destruction, Thomas explains how he balances meteorology, photography, and staying safe. Learn about gear, composition, lightning tips, and what it really takes to get that once-in-a-lifetime tornado shot.   For ten months of the year, Thomas Hinterdorfer is a professional meteorologist in Australia. For the remaining two months, he's a wild storm chaser in the U.S.Join us to find out more! https://www.instagram.com/higginsstormchasinghttps://higginsstormchasing.com/https://www.facebook.com/hintoschases ===========================================THE CAMERA LIFE - LIVE PHOTOGRAPHY PODCAST===========================================➡Blog: https://luckystraps.com/the-camera-life➡YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the_camera_life ➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_camera_life_podcast➡Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1dC4kPNrLORz2ASrukyOS5?si=18c6fd2534cf4d97➡Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-camera-life/id1760304677 ===================================================LUCKY STRAPS - THE BEST CAMERA STRAPS ON THE PLANET===================================================✅ Quick Release System✅ Anti-Theft, Cut-Resistant and Safety Lock✅ Super Comfortable Genuine Leather✅ Australian Made and Lifetime Guarantee ✅ Personalise with Your Name or Logo✅ Owned, Designed and Used by Working Photographers SHOP NOW https://luckystraps.com/(Use code for 15% off - Codes are JUSTIN JIM or GREG - Which host do you like the most?) ================CONNECT WITH US================Greg Cromie - Writer and Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/gcromie/➡Greg's Blog: https://gregcromie.blog/ Justin Castles - Photographer and Founder of Lucky Straps➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/justincastles Jim Aldersey - Wedding and Boudoir Photographer➡IG: https://www.instagram.com/jimaldersey/➡Wedding IG: https://www.instagram.com/justinandjim/

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