Varina Patel

Owner/Landscape Photographer

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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

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

Shawn Vogt

It’s difficult to find the words to express how impressed I was with your Photoshop & photography knowledge and your body of work!

Shawn Vogt

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

Jim Schubert

And thanks for making such awesome Videos Courses! These have been a huge help in my photography development. ;)
Jim Schubert
Georgia, USA

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

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

Very useful and helpful

I’d like to take the opportunity to congratulate with you for your Video Courses, I find them very useful and helpful in order to improve in my favourite hobby.

Tiziano Trono
Cremona, Italy

Regina Velasquez

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

Regina Velasquez
Sherman Oaks, CA

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

To ND or Not to ND

Varina talks us through her thought process when she’s deciding whether or not to use an ND filter.
September 8, 2014/by Varina Patel

Tips for Teaching Photography to Beginners

A few useful tips for teaching beginners the basics of photography.
July 21, 2014/by Varina Patel

Know your Target Audience

Start by taking a look at what you're selling - and then think about who is most likely to buy it.
June 9, 2014/by Varina Patel

How To Train a Photographer

We're taking you behind the scenes... into the incredible, secret world of Landscape Photography Training! ;)
May 1, 2014/by Varina Patel
Landscape photography with sharp focus from Death Valley by Varina Patel

Do I have to shoot silhouettes at sunset?

The foreground of my sunset photos turns out completely black. What am I doing wrong?
April 16, 2014/by Varina Patel

Varina and Jay on Digital Photo Experience with Rick Sammon

We had a great time talking with Rick Sammon on his Digital…
April 2, 2014/by Varina Patel

Building on Shared Experiences

Tapping into shared experiences can help you create impact in your composition.
March 16, 2014/by Varina Patel

Fill Light with a Smart Phone

Maybe I should have used phosphorescent jellyfish to provide "natural" light. I guess my point is simple. Use what you have.
November 29, 2013/by Varina Patel

The Waiting Game

Sometimes, landscape photography is as much about waiting as it is about getting the photograph itself.
October 16, 2013/by Varina Patel

Can you Share your Photoshop Workflow?

When I speak publicly, I get a lot of questions about how much work I do in Photoshop, and how - exactly - I produce a finished image.
September 11, 2013/by Varina Patel

Shooting on an Overcast Day

Being a photographer means being adaptable. You won't always get spectacular lighting - and some scenes look great on an over cast days.
August 14, 2013/by Varina Patel

Negative Space

I am a firm believer in the importance of Negative Space.…
July 3, 2013/by Varina Patel
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.