Jay Patel

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Elizabeth Dizon

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

Elizabeth Dizon
Manila, Philippines

Jim Schubert

And thanks for making such awesome Videos Courses! These have been a huge help in my photography development. ;)
Jim Schubert
Georgia, USA

Mastering Exposure Webinar did an excellent job of explaining

The Mastering Exposure Webinar did an excellent job of explaining the importance of the different types of histograms, and when different types of bracketing/blending would be beneficial.

Paul Tibbitts
Norman, Oklahoma, USA

Excellent Class for a New Student

The Creative Sharpening Class by Jay Patel enlightened me as to the different approaches to sharpening various aspects of a landscape scene. It would be an excellent class for a new student of Lightroom as well as someone experienced who can be reminded by the very good illustrations of the various tools and the interactive potential of these tools in Lightroom. I went back over part of this tutorial several time. It is excellent.

Larry Wilkinson
Michigan, United States

H.C.”Tex” Schneider

I appreciate your combined abilities to teach me at my level on the photography learning curve.

H.C.”Tex” Schneider
Santa Ana, California

Bill Domansky

Thank you for your Hyperfocal Distance Course. That answered and made it so easy to understand what HD is and how and when to use. Perfect.

Bill Domansky
Iowa, USA

Wayne

The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course is excellent… I look forward to being able to attend one of your courses or expeditions and working with you some day.

Wayne

I learn a lot from them

Both Jay and Ugo are clear and informative in their instruction. I learn a lot from them whenever they host a webinar.

Neal Abello
Santa Ynez, United States

Isabel “Bel” Martins

Their easy approach, pace, and personalities make the learning process much easier and enjoyable.

Isabel “Bel” Martins
Cleveland, Ohio

In Sharp Focus Webinar very good

In Sharp Focus Webinar very good. Sometimes it felt like drinking from a firehouse, but good information.

Kendrick Neubecker
Glenwood Springs, Colorado

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

Learn to use shutter speed to go beyond your own expectations as you visualize & capture expressive photos with our creative photography tutorial.
$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

Learn to use your aperture setting with our creative photography tutorial and fill your portfolio with original, imaginative and expressive images.
$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
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
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 Pros capture Landscape Photography in get Sharp Focus

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
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3 Steps for Getting Started in Landscape Photography

From equipment to post processing here three simple steps for beginner landscape photography by pro photographer Jay Patel.
December 27, 2021/by Jay Patel
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Why I use Photoshop Layers & Masks for Nature Photography

Here is how you can use Photoshop Layers & Masks to bring out brilliant colors and details in nature photography by Jay Patel.
November 26, 2021/by Jay Patel
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Why Creativity Photography is Essential for capturing Stunning Photos

Jay Patel explains why creative photography will allow you to capture visually stunning photos no matter what nature throws at you.
September 10, 2021/by Jay Patel
Fine Art Photography from Geysir, Iceland by Jay Patel

Why I Use Photoshop Instead of Lightroom for Nature Photography

Jay Patel shares some essential nature photography techniques that requires Photoshop instead of Lightroom for post processing.
August 20, 2021/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!