Varina Patel

Owner/Landscape Photographer

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Barry Dench

I would like to complement Jay, Varina and your Visual Wilderness associates for making such well thought out photo training & guidance videos. They are topical, have a clear structure to help in the learning process and good quality.

Barry Dench
New Zealand

Claire Tan

The Hyperfocal Distance Course is excellent and enlightening. It will definitely come in useful when I go to the Yading Nature Reserve in China next week on a photography trip.

Claire Tan
Singapore

Al Dziczek

I’ve never seen training material this high in visual quality, formal presentation, knowing what’s important to present and how.  I hope you keep on expanding your Landscape Photography Video Tutorial output and set even better standard.

Al Dziczek
Kentucky, USA

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

Tom Healy

Essential Filters Course would have saved me from frustrating photos that were a result of using filters wrong or not understanding when and how to use them.  Another great tutorial series from Jay & Varina.

Tom Healy
Portland, Oregon

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

Vikram Jayaraman

Having Jay and Varina as instructors opens up a totally new perspective to Landscape photography.

Vikram Jayaraman
San Jose, California

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

Kirsty Faulkner

Histograms Exposed is a great tutorial too – I learned some stuff myself, as I didn’t realize you could even get a live view of your histogram before you took a shot! Love learning new techniques! :)

Kirsty Faulkner
Christmas Island

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
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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

Looking for a perfect Mangrove

Landscape Photography is hard work... and sometimes we have to wander into an icky swamp, dodge poison oak, and avoid snakes and alligators just to get one shot.
April 10, 2015/by Varina Patel

The New Intimate Collection

The New Intimate Collection - The latest video course from Jay & Varina Patel
April 1, 2015/by Varina Patel
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A Little Black and White Magic Please?

Converting pictures to black and white is rewarding… but sometimes it's difficult to foresee how good a picture may look once converted to black and white.
February 4, 2015/by Denis Grenier

Interview with Chamira Young

We talk to Chamira Young about variety of business topics including knowing your target market, having a strong portfolio, and more.
February 2, 2015/by Varina Patel

A Different Kind of Landscape Photography

Every now and then, I feel less inspired and need to force myself to look around for photo subjects. Sometimes I simply can’t find the proper interpretation for a scene.
January 30, 2015/by Denis Grenier

Changing Light

Changing light makes a location seem entirely different from one moment to the next.
December 29, 2014/by Varina Patel

The Hurricane that Wasn’t

As landscape photographers, we go to great lengths to find beautiful locations, amazing conditions, and great light... but we aren't always successful.
December 23, 2014/by Varina Patel

2014 Black Friday Sale

Here in the US, we are getting ready to celebrate our Thanksgiving Holiday - and at Visual Wilderness, we're getting ready to kick off our annual Holiday Sale.
November 27, 2014/by Varina Patel

Into the Visual Wilderness

Welcome to Visual Wilderness - where photography is King, and the sun revolves around our cameras!
November 25, 2014/by Varina Patel
Landscape Photo of Wanka Tree in New Zealand by Varina Patel

Nature Visions Expo: Nov 2014

Be sure to come say hello at the Nature Visions Expo in Virginia! You can still register for all four of our sessions on November 15th and 16th. We hope to see you there!
October 22, 2014/by Jay Patel

Visual Wilderness Among Top Ten Photo Blogs!

Thanks to Leigh Diprose over at FStop Lounge for including us on his list of the top 10 photography blogs to follow - and really big thanks to all our contributors for making Visual Wilderness amazing!
October 20, 2014/by Varina Patel

Self Portrait on the Beach

When I noticed my tiny reflection on the rock, I decided this was the perfect place for an unusual self portrait.
September 19, 2014/by Varina Patel
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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.