Varina Patel

Owner/Landscape Photographer

Get unlimited access for just $14.95/mo.

Get unlimited streaming access to ALL Webinars, Online Classes & Video Tutorials on Visual Wilderness for just $14.95/mo.

Sue Atkinson

I have been trying to understand Hyperfocal Distance since I first picked up a camera about a year ago. I have had several people explain it to me, but I never understood it as well as I do after watching your tutorials. They are so clear and easy to understand.

Sue Atkinson
Western Australia

John Stanley

Please don’t change except to continue to bring the best possible learning experiences to anybody that wants to be the best possible photographer and learn to understand and practice photography to the best of their ability.

John Stanley
Roanoke, Indiana

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

Monish

I have tried many hyperfocal distance tutorials, but none explained so well as you did in The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course. Thanks again for your help!

Monish
Ewing, New Jersey

Tom Healy

I used both Hyperlocal Distance techniques (for playa shots) and fast shutter techniques (for crashing surf) that I learned from The Ultimate Landscape Course. It was very helpful.

Tom Healy
Portland, Oregon

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 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

Lorian Keramaris

I have to say, you both are great teachers. I’ve learned so much from The Ultimate Landscape Photography & Focus courses I’ve purchased.

Lorian Keramaris
Toronto, Canada

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

Very informative and well presented

In Sharp Focus Webinar was very informative and well presented.

Gavin Stuart
Chatham, Ontario, Canada

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
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.
$39.95
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.
$39.95
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.
$39.95
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.
$39.95
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.
$39.95
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.
$39.95
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.
$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
Macro Photography Lenses Cover

Macro Photography Lenses

Learn to overcome the big challenges of shooting small subjects with your macro photography lens.
$39.95
In Sharp Focus Tutorial Cover

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
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.
$39.95
Landscape Photography Tutorial - Getting it Right in Camera V1 Cover

Getting it Right in Camera

Go beyond technical skills and capture stunning photos right in camera—regardless of the conditions.
$39.95
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.
$39.95
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.
$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

Female Landscape Photographers – Being Respected

Female landscape photographer have to fight harder then their male counter parts at being respected. Here is what to do about it.
November 18, 2016/by Jay Patel

Female Landscape Photographers – Chasing Credibility

Are you are looking for credibility as a female landscape photographer? If so here are few ideas.
November 16, 2016/by Jay Patel

Female Landscape Photographers – Dealing with Safety

How do Female Landscape photographers on Visual Wilderness deal with the safety issues they face?
November 11, 2016/by Jay Patel

Female Landscape Photographers – Managing Equipment

Here is how talented Female Landscape photographers on Visual Wilderness deal with the challenges they face.
November 9, 2016/by Jay Patel

When the Camera Man Takes Over

This is what happened when our camera man offered to teach a lesson, using only the notes Varina had prepared for herself. We couldn't stop laughing... but who knows! Maybe you'll learn something!
September 30, 2016/by Varina Patel

Photographing Dramatic Light

Varina gives some sound advise to come away with capturing awesome landscape photos in dramatic light.
August 11, 2016/by Varina Patel

Post Processing for Natural Greens

Varina gives you some great advise to bring out the natural greens in your photos during post processing.
August 8, 2016/by Varina Patel

What to Photograph in Overcast Conditions

Here is what to do if you find yourself in a place what lacks colors, textures or any amazing geology under heavy overcast conditions
March 18, 2016/by Jay Patel
Macro photography blog cover by Varina Patel

Composition Tips for Macro Photography

"Less is More" is Varina's mantra when she's taking macro shots - like this one of a sea anemone in a tide pool.
March 11, 2016/by Varina Patel

8 Tips for Better Beach Photography

Shooting at the Beach - Tips for great Beach Photography.
January 18, 2016/by Varina Patel

Happy New Year!

We wanted to take a moment to thank you for staying with us and wish you all a very Happy 2016!.
January 1, 2016/by Jay Patel

8 Tips for Photographing Sea Stacks

Living on the Oregon Coast for several years, I’ve come to love the sea stacks that dot the beautiful coastline. Here are few tips to photograph them.
October 12, 2015/by Patricia Davidson
Portrait of Varina Patel

There is nothing more remarkable to me than the power of nature. It is both cataclysmic and subtle. Slow and continuous erosion by water and wind can create landscapes every bit as astonishing as those shaped by catastrophic events – and minuscule details can be as breathtaking as grand vistas that stretch from one horizon to the other. Nature is incredibly diverse. Burning desert sands and mossy riverbanks… Brilliant sunbeams and fading alpenglow… Silent snowfall and raging summer storms… Each offers a unique opportunity. I am irresistibly drawn to the challenge of finding my next photograph, and mastering the skills required to capture it effectively.