I’ve been drawn to severe weather for as long as I can remember. What started as childhood curiosity turned into decades of chasing storms across the Plains — not as a thrill-seeking exercise, but as a way to witness, understand, and document powerful natural events as they unfold.

I began actively storm chasing in the 1980s, long before real-time data, mobile radar, and social media made it commonplace. In those early years, information was scarce, access was limited, and experience mattered. Over time, my chase range expanded across multiple states, and with it came a deeper respect for both the beauty and the consequences of extreme weather.

Some events stay with you. Seeing firsthand the aftermath of violent tornadoes — including scenes of real loss — forced me to confront why I chase at all. I’m not there to interfere with outcomes or sensationalize destruction. These events will happen regardless. What I can do is document them accurately and responsibly, and when possible, provide real-time information that helps others stay aware and safe.

That approach shaped everything that followed.

Over the years, I’ve built an independent media operation — now operating as David Drummond Media — to support this work rather than compete with it. That structure allows me to fund continued field work without fixed schedules or outside gatekeepers. My imagery has been licensed and broadcast internationally, but the point was never exposure for its own sake — it was sustainability.

Storm chasing remains a core part of my work, but it’s not the only one. Off-road travel, Jeep Culture, wildfires, and other field-driven projects now intersect with the same philosophy: go where things are happening, document them honestly, and bring back something real.

This site reflects that mindset. Some of it is structured. Some of it is chaotic. Everything eventually ends up in the Bear’s Cage.

I’m not interested in hype, influencer culture, or chasing trends. I’m interested in long-term documentation, hard-earned perspective, and work that holds up years later.

If you’re here to browse, dig in.
If you’re here for prints, they’re available.
If you want to get in touch, Comms is the place.