Jay Patel

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In Sharp Focus Webinar was informative

In Sharp Focus Webinar was informative and gave me a better understanding and appreciation of some sharpening techniques available in software I use, but that I haven’t utilized before.

Paul
Norman, Oklahoma

Franco Ameli

Thank you! Hyperfocal Distance for Landscape Photography was great video course. Very interesting and useful.

Franco Ameli
Genoa, Italy

Best photography webinar I’ve every taken

Mastering Exposure Webinar was the best photography webinar I’ve every taken. I’ve taken lots of seminars where they talked about their pictures but in this one, they showed a video of how they determined their settings while in the field. Very helpful.

Diane Donnelly
Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Great collection of instructional videos

Thank you Jay and Varina . Another great collection of instructional videos. I watch a lot of videos and you two are really the best in giving useful information.

Richard Duckworth
Florida, USA

In Sharp Focus Webinar was excellent

In Sharp Focus Webinar was excellent…just enough information covered without information overload.

Tom Power
Ireland

Jay and Varina are excellent tutors

Jay and Varina are excellent tutors, if you are starting out on your photography journey and want a few lessons to help learning the craft you will find more than you need here.

Kevin Payne
Ringwood, United Kingdom

Sue Atkinson

I have been trying to understand Hyperfocal Distance since I first picked up a camera about a year ago. I have had several people explain it to me, but I never understood it as well as I do after watching your tutorials. They are so clear and easy to understand.

Sue Atkinson
Western Australia

Sharon

You offer an incredible photography learning experience. With two terrific instructors who are great to learn from, and fun to be with, I couldn’t ask for more.

Sharon

Elizabeth Dizon

This is great! Been wanting to understand and apply Hyperfocal Distance in my photography.

Elizabeth Dizon
Manila, Philippines

Sara Ghedina

I wanted to say thank you, I’ve been watching some of the videos tutorials you made teaching about different camera lenses and they are absolutely great. I especially like the case studies that let you actually see how things work in practice while you explain them.

Sara Ghedina
San Francisco, California

Mastering Simplification in Nature Photography

Learn to organize & simplify your nature photography compositions to create images with strong visual impact with Jay & Varina Patel.
$39.95
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Creating Impact with Nature Photography

Learn to go beyond the basic rules to build stronger nature photography compositions with visual impact with Jay & Varina Patel.
$39.95
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Creative Photography with Shutter Speed

Master the art of using shutter speed to create stunning, dynamic, and artistic nature photos that inspire.
$39.95
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Hyperfocal Distance for Landscape Photography

Feel confident using hyperfocal distance for landscape photography to get in close with a wide angle lens and get everything in sharp focus.
$39.95
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Creative Photography with Aperture

Master the art of creative aperture techniques to transform your nature photography with originality, expressive compositions, and artistic effects.

 

 

 
$39.95
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Telephoto Lenses for Nature Photography

Learn to freeze motion, eliminate blur, catch wildlife in action, be creative, and capture awe-inspiring photos with your telephoto lenses.
$39.95
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Creative Photography with Lensbaby

Experiment... take risks... break the rules... make mistakes... have fun... and capture striking photos with Lensbaby.
$39.95
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Essential Photography Filters

How to create stunning images using photography filters... when to use them, why we carry them, and when it's best to put them away.
$39.95

Vibrant Colors in Nature Photography

Learn to make the most of your camera settings, gear, and creative decisions to capture the rich, vibrant colors you see in nature.
$39.95

Illuminated Course

Mastering light in landscape photography and coming way with brilliant photos, no matter what.
$39.95
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Macro Photography Lenses

Learn to overcome the big challenges of shooting small subjects with your macro photography lens.
$39.95
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Nature Photography In Sharp Focus

Learn how to handle difficult focusing situations… discover the best practices and camera settings for sharp focus… and find out how you can get creative with focus, too!
$39.95
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Wide Angle Lenses

Make the most of your wide angle lens to capture grand vistas with incredible depth and detail.
$39.95
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Getting it Right in Camera

Go beyond technical skills and capture stunning photos right in camera—regardless of the conditions.
$39.95
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Bracketing Exposed

Push beyond the limitations of your camera, and gain control of your highlights and shadows with this complete guide to exposure bracketing for high dynamic range photography.
$39.95
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Histograms Exposed

No more guesswork… no more hoping for the best… no more poorly exposed photographs. It’s time to take control of your camera.
$39.95

Mastering Manual Exposure in Nature Photography

Put your knowledge of the exposure triangle into practice. Learn to manually expose your photograph using your camera’s spot meter.
$39.95
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What Camera Lens Should I Use For Nature Photography?

Learn to use the best camera lenses for nature photography, tailored to every subject and shooting condition to capture stunning images.
February 28, 2025/by Jay Patel
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Understanding Circular Polarizers in Nature Photography

Learn how to use circular polarizer filters to enhance colors, control exposure, and capture stunning nature and landscape photos.
February 2, 2025/by Jay Patel
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Go Beyond Photography Composition Rules to Create Impact

Learn to go beyond the rules of photography composition and build your photos around your subject to create unforgettable images.
January 3, 2025/by Jay Patel
Fall Landscape Photography from Snowmass Wilderness, Colorado by Jay Patel

7 Essential Fall Photography Tips to Capture Breathtaking Photos

Pro nature photographer Jay Patel frequently uses these 7 essential fall photography tips to capture breathtaking autumn photos.
October 13, 2024/by Jay Patel
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Top 3 Ideas to Simplify Your Nature Photography Composition

Discover how to simplify your nature photography compositions with practical tips, and expert insights to create visually striking images.
July 23, 2024/by Jay Patel
Masaya, Nicaragua

The Rollercoaster Ride of a Social Media Photographer

Jay Patel embarks on a whimsical journey of the aspiring social media photographer's quest for social media stardom and self-discovery.
April 7, 2024/by Jay Patel
Macro Photography from Clifton Gorge, Ohio by Jay Patel

Essential Spring Photography Tips to Capture The Magic

How to effectively immerse yourself in spring photography to capture the beauty of emerging life by pro photographer Jay Patel.
March 3, 2024/by Jay Patel
Artistic Landscape Photography from Iceland by Varina Patel

Exploring Artistic Nature Photography with Camera Lenses

Pro photographer Jay Patel shows you how to unlock the artistic potential of nature photography using camera lenses.
April 23, 2023/by Jay Patel
Volcanoes National Park, Big Island, Hawaii, USA by Jay Patel

Top 10 Beginner Landscape Photography Tips to Get Started

Are you just getting started in Landscape Photography? Here are top 10 Tips for beginner Landscape Photographers.
February 4, 2023/by Jay Patel
Landscape photography from Wahclella Falls in Columbia River Gorge - Oregon by Varina Patel

How to Capture Sharp Landscape and Nature Photos

Here are some highly effective tips from pro photographer Jay Patel to get your landscape photography in sharp focus.
February 6, 2022/by Jay Patel
Nature photography at the iconic Machu Picchu, Peru by Jay Patel

Social Media Myths about Nature Photography Business to Ignore

Jay Patel shatters some common social media myths about your nature photography business into a thousand pieces!
January 31, 2022/by Jay Patel

Two Important Skills for Mastering Landscape Photography

Jay Patel gives compelling reason why you need both technical skills and a creative workflow to master landscape photography.
January 3, 2022/by Jay Patel

I could start off like this – “Seeds of Jay Patel’s success were planted early in his childhood….” but it would get boring really fast. I will just sum it up this way...

I am a Program Manager, Website Designer, Photographer, Avid Biker who loves to experiment… take risks… break the rules… have fun… in pursuit of inspiration and creativity. I have 15+ years of program management experience with highly complex hardware & software development cycles.

....and one more thing. I love nature photography and my work has been sold and published worldwide.

WHAT I DO FOR WORK

Over past few years I have starred in, filmed, produced and edited over 100+ on location videos for educational & commercial usage. Here is a small sample:

The best job in the world!