Jay Patel

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Paul Peters

Like all other educational material that you’ve produced, the Essential Filter Course is simply wonderful! You both have the gift for imparting knowledge in a simple and straightforward manner.

Paul Peters
British Columbia, Canada

In Sharp Focus Webinar was excellent

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

Tom Power
Ireland

Regina Velasquez

Hi amazing people at Visual Wilderness…Two thumbs up on your Histograms Exposed Course.

Regina Velasquez
Sherman Oaks, CA

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

Jay was very clear and to the point

Jay was very clear and to the point in In Sharp Focus Webinar. I learned a lot from him today and come to realize how much I don’t know.
Bob
Salida, Calif

Stephanie

Varina and Jay will go the extra mile in making sure you understand the concepts.

Stephanie

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

Joe Hudspeth

All-in-all, The Essential Filters Course along with the others in this series, are the most informative and easy to learn instruction I have taken. I am a complete fan of Jay and Varina and love their instructions.

Joe Hudspeth
Prineville, Oregon

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

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

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
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Nature Photography Composition Tips for Every Occasion

Here are some highly effective ideas that pro photographer Jay Patel uses for creating impact with his nature photography composition.
August 24, 2020/by Jay Patel
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3 Landscape Photography Ideas to Capture Jaw-dropping Photos

Pro photographer Jay Patel shares practical ideas about how to use light in landscape photography capture breath taking photos under variety of conditions.
August 14, 2020/by Jay Patel
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Go Beyond Photography Composition Rules to Create Impact

Here is a detailed look as how Jay Patel builds a landscape photography composition around his subject to create visual impact.
August 10, 2020/by Jay Patel
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3 Factors that Impact Colors in Landscape Photography

The art of capturing brilliant colors for landscape photography starts with exceptional fieldwork. Here are some ideas from Jay Patel.
July 24, 2020/by Jay Patel
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How to use a Wide Angle Lens for Nature Photography

Here are some easy to follow wide angle nature photography lessons from Jay Patel to help you capture stunning images no matter what.
July 13, 2020/by Jay Patel
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Should I carry Graduated Neutral Density Filters?

Is it better to use Graduated Neutral Density Filters in the field, or high dynamic range (HDR) processing in Photoshop for nature photos?
July 6, 2020/by Jay Patel
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Am I Ready to Start a Landscape Photography Business?

Here are some insights from Visual Wilderness co-founder Jay Patel to help you decide if you are ready for a full-time landscape photography business.
June 29, 2020/by Jay Patel
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Vibrant Colors in Landscape Photography in Harsh Light

Pro photographer Jay Patel shares indispensable ideas to capture stunning colors in landscape photography in harsh lighting conditions at midday.
June 24, 2020/by Jay Patel
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5 Essential Nature Photography Composition Ideas to Memorize

Jay Patel shares some indispensable ideas that pros use to create visual impact with their nature photography composition.
June 11, 2020/by Jay Patel
Landscape photography from West Thumb, Yellowstone National Park by Varina Patel

How to build a Better Mobile Photography Business Website

Jay Patel shares a few important ideas for your photography business website that will provide an enjoyable experience for your mobile visitors & customers.
June 8, 2020/by Jay Patel
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Why you should avoid the Photography Equipment Trap

Jay Patel tells us why it is important for landscape photographers to avoid falling into the photography equipment trap.
May 13, 2020/by Jay Patel
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What is Creative Photography? And what is Not?

How does one define an elusive concept of creative photography? Here is how pro landscape photographer Jay Patel defines it.
May 6, 2020/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!