Bolt Hunter Learning Center
Lightning photography tips, stories, and insights from the Bolt Hunter team.
Getting Started
Simple guides and practical tips to help you gear up, get out, and capture breathtaking strikes.
Lightning Photography 101: How to Capture a Bolt of Lightning Like a Pro
Best Cameras and Lenses for Lightning Photography in 2025
How to Shoot a Lightning Timelapse Without Missing a Strike
For photographers who already understand the basics and want to refine their approach in the field.
Technique & Tips
Daytime Lightning Photography: Why It’s So Hard
Choosing the Right Trigger Settings for Your Next Storm Chase
How to Protect Your Camera and Gear During a Thunderstorm
Science & Engineering
The science, the physics, and the design that make Bolt Hunter possible.
Why Most Lightning Triggers Miss Bolts (And How We Fixed That)
Inside the Storm: The Science of a Lightning Strike
The Engineering of Bolt Hunter: From Idea to Field Prototype
Field & Community
The human side of Bolt Hunter - the stories, places, and the people.
Top 10 Lightning Photography Locations in the U.S.
Built by Storm Chasers: Meet the Community Behind Bolt Hunter
Stories from the Field: Chasing Monsoon Season with Bolt Hunter