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He is a dynamic, fascinating presenter

Alan Shapiro‘s work is inspirational. And aspirational. He is a dynamic, fascinating presenter. He is very generous with explaining how to set up the home studio, what lighting to use and why, product and resource lists. And it’s fun while you are learning! Bingo!

Leslie Baker
Los Angeles California, USA

Informative and enjoyable

Visual Wilderness Online Classes  are very informative and enjoyable. So glad to have these type of webinars available.

Lisa Phillips
Las Cruces, NM

Presentation was very informative

Alan Shapiro’s presentation was very informative. His combination of several texture layers certainly gives painterly results.

Marjorie Prescott
La Jolla, California

I highly recommend Visual Wilderness as training platform

Creative Still Life Photography with Alan Shapiro was very well done presentation. Students of all skill levels able to benefit and immediately improve their results in still life photography. I highly recommend Visual Wilderness as training platform and this instructor.

Al Griffin
Camdenton, USA

Love how Alan approaches enhancing each image

I learned a tremendous amount – all the techniques Alan Shapiro covered: profiles, color checker, calibration, new curves, crushing the blacks, sketching w/virtual copies, range masking and more. Love how Alan approaches enhancing each image as a new, individual artistic journey. Looking forward to learning more!

Barbara Reiner
New Haven, CT

topnotch instructions

Visual Wilderness Online Classes offers topnotch instructions that will advance your skills.

Alton Marsh
Frederick, Maryland

Eager for further on line classes with Alan Shapiro

I enjoyed the class immensely and am eager for further on line classes with Alan Shapiro on Visual Wilderness.

Sue Reyman

Excellent webinar

Excellent webinar by Visual Wilderness., giving me the info I need. Alan Shapiro is a very good teacher.

Richard Kaylin
Grand Junction, Colorado

Visual Wilderness Online Classes are brilliant!

The hands on demonstration portion of the Visual Wilderness Online Classes are brilliant! Such a great way to learn!

Pat Rhubottom

Please have Alan back on Visual Wilderness

Alan Shapiro is extremely generous in sharing his knowledge. I learned so much! From equipment suggestions to flower sources, to work process, I came away with dozens of new ideas I can’t wait to try. Please have him back on Visual Wilderness Online Classes.

Laura Simpson
Glenview, IL

Past Articles

Here are latest inspirational stories, real-life examples and easy-to-understand nature photography articles that appeared in past issues of InFocus Newsletter.

Landscape photography from Geysir, Iceland by Jay Patel

Why I Use Photoshop Instead of Lightroom

Here are some essential nature photography techniques that requires Photoshop instead of Lightroom for post processing.

Abstract Nature photography of Rainbow Eucalyptus, Maui by Jay Patel

Creating & Selling Fine Art Prints

There is a sense of satisfaction seeing your landscape photography displayed on a wall. When done correctly, fine art prints can be a good source of revenue for nature and landscape photographers.

Cover for how to Bracket Photos in Landscape Photography Blog Post by Jay Patel

 Exposure Bracketing & Blending

There are certain scenes where the camera cannot contain the magic. The highlights are blown out. There are no shadows in the details. This is where exposure bracketing and blending can help you capture that powerful moment.

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Nature photography tips, inspiration, real-life stories from some of the world’s best landscape photographers.

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