FAQ
Got a question? Chances are that it has been asked 40 Bijillion times, so here are the answers…
Who is Michael Phelps?
NO, he is NOT the swimmer! Sorry. Stormscape Photography is owned and operated by Mike Phelps. Mike has been a professional extreme weather videographer, photographer and meteorologist since 1989. His professional resume includes seven years as a meteorologist at The Weather Channel in Atlanta, Georgia; four years as an on-air meteorologist at KAKE-TV in Wichita, Kansas; one year as an on-site meteorologist for the PGA Tour; four years as a science teacher; and as a freelance broadcast audio specialist for the Olympics every two years. In addition, he also does freelance writing assignments for publications, and serves as a weather consultant, forecaster and nowcaster to other photographers, videographers and storm chasers tracking and shooting severe weather.
What is StormScape LIVE?
Stormscape LIVE specializes in high-quality live streaming video of extreme weather events; high-quality extreme weather videography and photography; extreme weather media guide services; extreme weather photography tours; forecasting and nowcasting servcies; and weather consulting.
We have been documenting extreme weather events for more than 20 years across the United States and the world. Our video library contains more than 300 hours of high quality footage of every type of extreme weather, and our photographic library has more than 3,000 images. Over two decades we have documented more than 150 tornadoes, five major hurricanes, and hundreds of other extreme weather events in all seasons.
Where is Mike Right now?
Look in the footer (the very bottom of the page). You will see a map. On that map, there is a vehicle icon, thats where he is! If you do not see it, he must be chasing in Hawaii… Just Kidding.
What kind of vehicle does StormScape use to chase?
Check out our page dedicated to these kinds of questions, click here!
What is your Tech Setup?
Check out our page dedicated to these kinds of questions, click here!
Can I stream on StormScape LIVE?
StormScape does have a team of chasers that stream on StormScape LIVE. This is by invitation only… If you are chaser and would like to stream on StormScape LIVE, please contact Michael Phelps at: mike@stormscapephoto.com
Do you take donations?
That’s like asking a tornado if it spins! YES, of course! Click on “Donate” button in the footer or on the sidebar!
What are the Rules for the Chatroom?
Go to our Chat Help Page, Click Here!
I got kicked from the Chatroom, what did I do?
Look above, if you broke one of the rules, THAT’S WHY!! If you didn’t, I don’t know what to tell ya! Refresh and try again!
Where can I get a Logo Free Stream?
I am a member of the media, how can I contact StormScape LIVE?
For StormScape LIVE, Click Here.
Who made this awesome website?
Anthony Baumann (or anthonysb in the chatroom) made this site, www.StormScapePhotography.com and www.StormScapeTours.com. You can see more of his work and contact him by Clicking Here! PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT HIM ON HIS WEBSITE ABOUT TECH SUPPORT ISSUES!!
Help, I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!
Then you need help that we can’t give you! Have a good day!





