About this Event
It's time for our Fall Spotter Social! We'll be in the Main Street Meeting Room.
Agenda:
2:00 pm - Welcome, register for door prizes, and light refreshments.
2:10 pm - Melanie Metz
Melanie has had a passion for storms since she was a young girl living in Arizona. After completing her B.S. Degree in Chemistry with additional studies in Meteorology & Photography, she began chasing storms as a hobby. Early on, Melanie teamed up with her friend Peggy as the "Twister Sisters", actively chasing, teaching and presenting on severe weather topics and case studies. She has now been documenting storms for over 25 years, and these days chases solo most of the time, selling video to news networks, operating private tours, and capturing the best photos she can.
Melanie was recently featured in The Washington Post. Her work has also been seen on National Geographic Television, The Weather Channel, ABC, CBS, FOX, WE TV "Twister Sisters", Outside Magazine, Cosmopolitan, & Weatherwise. One of her proudest moments was being selected as the official photographer for the Movie Cover & Poster of "13 Minutes".
She will discuss:
- Importance of storm spotting. Why reporting makes a difference
- Explanation and dangers of spotter/ chaser convergence. (I have a video clip from this year)
- Storm target forecasting basic tools and tips. How I decide when and where to position for a chase.
- Storm photography technique, safety tips and gear that I use.
- Content monetization on social media. Why it isn't my full time job and not worth "zero metering".
- Exciting Storm chasing videos and photos throughout the talk
Visit her website at MelanieMetzStormChasing.com
Doorprize drawing!
This event is limited to 50 people.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions!
We look forward to seeing you!
Event venue & nearby stays
Maple Grove Library - Hennepin County Library, 8001 Main Street, Maple Grove, United States
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