Jay Patel
Patience is a virtue unless you are chasing your dreams.
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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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.
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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
Essential Photography Filters
Learn to capture stunning nature photos using ND, polarizer & graduated filters - learn when to use them, why they’re essential, and when 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.
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Illuminated Course
Discover simple, powerful techniques to capture breathtaking nature photos in challenging conditions, with in-depth tutorials and real-world case studies.
$39.95
Macro Photography Lenses
Learn to overcome the big challenges of shooting small subjects with your macro photography lens.
$39.95
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!
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Wide Angle Lenses
Make the most of your wide angle lens to capture grand vistas with incredible depth and detail.
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Getting it Right in Camera
Learn how to capture stunning nature photos in-camera with expert techniques on focus, composition, filters, and lighting—perfect for landscape and wildlife photographers!
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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.
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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.
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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
Please hand me the camera
Hand me that camera, will you? What do you do when you hear this request? You hand the camera over carefully.
3 Wrong Reasons to pursue Landscape Photography
The world of Landscape & Nature photography has become increasingly competitive.....so how does one enjoy being a landscape photographer?
Exploring Bromeliad Forest
To visit this Bromeliad Forest, we had to hike through a muddy swamp and skirt the edge of a large alligator hole to get there.
Get Yourself Oriented
Do prefer to shoot in Horizontal or Vertical Orientation? We prefer to shoot in both orientation....Here is why.
Creating a Sense of Place
Jay uses a simple technique of shallow DOF combined with a carefully chosen subject to capture a sense of place.
Tripods and Creativity
What do you use a tripod for? To steady your camera, right? Not according to these talented and creative individuals.
Jay Patel on Digital Photo Mentor
In this interview I talk about my biggest photography failure and what I would have done differently if I had to do it all over again.
Capturing changing conditons
Our visual world changes right before our eyes, providing us with an abundance of different shots.
Losing a grip on your photo gear
When you’re focused on getting that PERFECT shot, there may be consequences to your preoccupation.
Photographing Banff
In August 2013, Jay and I spent a few days in the Canadian…
Photography Workflow: Lovers
Sometimes, photos that seem incredibly simple at first glance are actually more complicated than you'd think.
Shooting in the Mist
Landscape Photography Fieldwork: How to avoid getting water drops on your lens when shooting near a waterfalls or while it is raining.
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:
Story Telling
The best job in the world!
Advertising
Product Reviews
Commercial
Educational
Travel
NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY BY JAY PATEL
