Jay Patel

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Sara Ghedina

I wanted to say thank you, I’ve been watching some of the videos tutorials you made teaching about different camera lenses and they are absolutely great. I especially like the case studies that let you actually see how things work in practice while you explain them.

Sara Ghedina
San Francisco, California

Stephanie

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

Stephanie

Best photography webinar I’ve every taken

Mastering Exposure Webinar was the best photography webinar I’ve every taken. I’ve taken lots of seminars where they talked about their pictures but in this one, they showed a video of how they determined their settings while in the field. Very helpful.

Diane Donnelly
Annapolis, Maryland, USA

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

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

Regina Velasquez

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

Regina Velasquez
Sherman Oaks, CA

Anton Averin

Your head is blown away by the amount of things you finally start to understand.

Anton Averin

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

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

Elizabeth Dizon

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

Elizabeth Dizon
Manila, Philippines

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.
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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.
$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

Master the art of creative aperture techniques to transform your nature photography with originality, expressive compositions, and artistic effects.

 

 

 
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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.
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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.
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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.
$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.
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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
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7 Essential Landscape Photography Skills to Master

Jay Patel shares 7 beginner landscape photography skills that will allow you to make the most out of your brand new photography gear.
July 26, 2021/by Jay Patel
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5 Effective Tips for Using Light in Landscape Photography

Stunning landscape photography is about capturing the right light at the right time. Jay Patel shares few tips to get you started.
July 16, 2021/by Jay Patel
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Why you should look beyond HDR Software for Nature Photography

Jay Patel explains why it is important for nature photographers to go beyond HDR software and learn to use Photoshop Layers & Masks.
July 12, 2021/by Jay Patel
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Fallacy of Golden Hours in Landscape Photography

Here is why photographers who diversify their landscape photography approach will be rewarded with a very strong portfolio.
June 28, 2021/by Jay Patel
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How to pursue Nature Photography without Photoshop Wizardry

Why you should ignore the echo chamber on social media that says that you have to be a Photoshop wizard for successful nature photography.
June 21, 2021/by Jay Patel
Wildlife Photography from Florida Everglades National Park by Varina Patel

Creative Wildlife Photography Composition Tips for Beginners

Pro photographer Jay Patel shares some invaluable wildlife photography composition tips for beginners to come away with engaging photos.
May 29, 2021/by Jay Patel
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Practical Landscape Photography Tips for shooting in Stormy Weather

Highly effective landscape photography tips to capture dramatic light and create moody photos in a stormy weather by Jay Patel.
May 10, 2021/by Jay Patel
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How to Use Fast Shutter Speed for Nature Photography

Pro photographer Jay Patel explains how to capture some breathtaking nature and wildlife photos with fast shutter speed.
May 3, 2021/by Jay Patel
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Common Mistakes to Avoid with Light in Landscape Photography

Jay Patel shares top 6 common mistakes that photographers should avoid when working with light in landscape photography.
April 30, 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!