Jay Patel

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Passionate hobbyists should follow Jay and Varina Patel

Passionate hobbyists interested in learning the technical aspects of photography in a simple and understanding way should follow Jay and Varina Patel.

Jaikumar Menon

Mumbai, India

You have solved a huge mystery for me

Varina – this is EXACTLY what I have been studying these days and you have solved a huge mystery for me with this explanation of hyperfocal distance. I’m going to put your chart in my iPhone so I have it with me when I’m out in the field.

Catherine Martin

Palm Desert, California

I really enjoyed the Behind the Lens course.

I really enjoyed the Behind the Lens course. It is the best of all the courses you’ve made. I own every one of your webinars and courses and this one was as intuitive as any of them.

Frankie Leyro

Fort Belvoir, VA, USA

Jay and Varina’s style of teaching is so amazing

Your and Varina’s style of teaching is so amazing. You bring the workshop to my home in lucid and easy to understand style. I have subscribed to many including PPSOP, Lynda…But your team is the best! I have recommended The Complete Ultimate Collection to all my friends.

Sunil Udupa

Mumbai, India

I can confidently say excellent job!

This (Visual Wilderness video courses) is exactly what I didn’t realize I’ve been looking for over the past few years: the videos, case studies, raw files, and explanations are what set this so far apart from anything else I’ve found. I have just started the course, but I can confidently say excellent job!

Mark Petry

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Terrific clear, simple, engaging style

Jay and Varina Patel’s Ultimate Landscape Photography Course has been a great resource to help me in my journey towards taking great photos. Their presentations are in the terrific clear, simple, engaging style that they use in their workshops. Their content is comprehensive and includes handy tips and information that I haven’t seen elsewhere on the net.

Simon Patterson

Western Australia

Clear and Concise Information

It has been great to work through your video tutorials at my own pace and concentrate on subjects that most interest me. You provide clear and concise information, and the workflow portions are excellent for driving home the techniques you are teaching. I have also enjoyed your free webinars. Thank you so very much!

Jody Olson

California

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

You do a terrific job of explaining things clearly

I just wanted to let you know that I’m working my way through the Ultimate Landscape Photography Course and loving it! You do a terrific job of explaining things clearly, and you have a great onscreen presence and rapport with each other. Really enjoying it – looks like I’ll have to get Behind the Lens next… And I look forward to more after that!

Jack Johnson

Beloit, WI, USA

Helpful and explained very well

Mastering Exposure Webinar content was helpful and explained very well.

Dan

Madison,Wisconsin

Mastering Simplification in Nature Photography Tutorial Cover — Mastering Simplification in Nature Photography
Learn to organize & simplify your nature photography compositions to create images with strong visual impact with Jay & Varina Patel.
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Cover for Nature Photography Tutorial about Composition — 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 Tutorial Cover — 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.
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Cover for Hyperfocal Distance for Landscape Photography Rev. 3 — 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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Cover for Creative Photography Tutorial using Aperture Setting by Jay & Varina Patel — 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.
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Telephoto Lenses for Nature Photography Cover by Varina Patel — 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 Tutorial Cover — Creative Photography with Lensbaby
Experiment... take risks... break the rules... make mistakes... have fun... and capture striking photos with Lensbaby.
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Essential Photography Filters Cover — 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.
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Vibrant Colors Course – VCC — 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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Wide Angle Lenses – WAL Cover — Illuminated Course
Mastering light in landscape photography and coming way with brilliant photos, no matter what.
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Macro Photography Lenses Cover — Macro Photography Lenses
Learn to overcome the big challenges of shooting small subjects with your macro photography lens.
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In Sharp Focus Tutorial Cover — 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 Lens Video Course Cover — Wide Angle Lenses
Make the most of your wide angle lens to capture grand vistas with incredible depth and detail.
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Landscape Photography Tutorial - Getting it Right in Camera V1 Cover — Getting it Right in Camera Vol-1
Go beyond technical skills and capture stunning photos right in camera—regardless of the conditions.
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Exposure Bracketing Tutorial for Landscape Photography Cover — 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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Photography Histogram Tutorial Cover — 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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Spot on Exposure
Put your knowledge of the exposure triangle into practice. Learn to manually expose your photograph using your camera’s spot meter.
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Birubi Beach, Anna Bay, NSW, Australia — Exposure Is a Creative Choice
Just as we control focus, aperture, shutter speed, and other camera settings, sometimes we must creatively control exposure as well.
May 21, 2014/by Jay Patel

maxresdefault — Photographing Banff
In August 2013, Jay and I spent a few days in the Canadian…
January 13, 2014/by Jay Patel

Landscape photography from Redwood Forest National Park, California by Jay Patel — Selling From the Heart
As photographers we all have our favorite fine art prints displaying our own unique artistic styles but do they always sell?
December 13, 2013/by Jay Patel

Ricketts Glen State Park, Pennsylvania (PA), USA — Photography Workflow: Lovers
Sometimes, photos that seem incredibly simple at first glance are actually more complicated than you'd think.
December 9, 2013/by Jay Patel

Fountain of Youth, Iceland — 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.
July 24, 2013/by Jay Patel

California, USA — Focus as a Creative Choice
While it may be technically feasible to get everything is sharply in focus it is always necessary? Or artistically pleasing?
April 22, 2013/by Jay Patel

Grand Tetons National Park, Wyoming (WY), USA — Before and After: Grand Tetons
This was the view outside our tent when we went camping deep…
February 13, 2013/by Jay Patel

Cover for beginner landscape photography blog post by Jay Patel — How much time do you spend in Photoshop?
Some photos require just a moment or two in Photoshop, while others requires more time. On average, I spend between 5-15 minutes per photo.
November 12, 2012/by Jay Patel

Sol Duc Falls, Olympic National Park, WA — Mediocre Skills or Being Artistic?
We often here the explanation that it is an ‘Artistic photo” – Do photographers disguise their mediocre photography skills as “artistic”?
November 5, 2012/by Jay Patel

Cover for Creative Travel Photography blog article by Ugo Cei — Using Human Elements in your Photos
Humans are part of nature, and sometimes a human element can add an interesting or emotional point of interest to your landscape photograph.
October 8, 2012/by Jay Patel

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I could start off like this – “Seeds of Jay Patel’s appreciation for beautiful places were planted early in his childhood….” but it would get boring really fast. I am a photographer, videographer, website designer, small business owner who loves to experiment… take risks… break the rules… make mistakes... have fun… in pursuit of inspiration and creativity. My video and photos has been sold and have been published in various magazines, calendars and advertising materials throughout the world.

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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:

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