Lori Grace Bailey is a professional photographer who also enjoys chasing extreme weather and extraordinary skies. Lori was featured on CBS Sunday Morning in 2024 in a story about the science of lightning. Her work has appeared in major publications and television outlets including the 2022 Issue 3 of Cosmopolitan Magazine as well as the March/June 2021 issue of Backpacker Magazine.  Her work has been published in several books on weather and lightning. Whether chasing supercells and tornados in the Midwest, giant dust storm in the southwest, or elusive sprites when conditions are right, Lori’s passionate dedication of pursuing extreme weather allows her to consistently capture vivid and evocative imagery unique to her craft.  Lori is also the director of Monsoon Con, an annual convention in Tucson, Arizona that brings together photographers and weather enthusiasts alike with an emphasis on storm chasing with success.  Lori is a lightning strike survivor after being nearly killed by a bolt in 1998 in Arizona. 

Lori now hosts a podcast called “The Storm Before the Calm.” Thrill seeking adventurers, including storm chasers, extreme athletes, and weekend warriors,  who often find themselves pushing the boundaries of life , all share a collective narrative about the surprising tranquility encountered when teetering on the edge.   But many of these individuals fought the bitter battle of of profound adversities, almost losing their lives in the process.   These narratives often remain untold in favor of sensationalized  soundbites that only highlight the thrill of the chase rather than the long, unpaved roads they've traveled.  Lori believes it’s time to tell the rest of their story.  Lori’s podcast can be found on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, as well as a video version on her YouTube channel.