Varina Patel
Owner/Landscape Photographer
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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
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 Lensbaby
Experiment... take risks... break the rules... make mistakes... have fun... and capture striking photos with Lensbaby.
$39.95
Creative Photography with Shutter Speed
Master the art of using shutter speed to create stunning, dynamic, and artistic nature photos that inspire.
$39.95
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
Creative Photography with Aperture
Master the art of creative aperture techniques to transform your nature photography with originality, expressive compositions, and artistic effects.
$39.95
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
Essential Photography Filters
Learn to capture stunning nature photos using ND, polarizer & graduated filters - learn when to use them, why they’re essential, and when 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
Discover simple, powerful techniques to capture breathtaking nature photos in challenging conditions, with in-depth tutorials and real-world case studies.
$39.95
Macro Photography Lenses
Learn to overcome the big challenges of shooting small subjects with your macro photography lens.
$39.95
Nature Photography In Sharp Focus
Video tutorial for nature photographers on mastering camera focus settings, focus stacking, and motion tracking for sharper, more precise images.
$39.95
Wide Angle Lenses
Make the most of your wide angle lens to capture grand vistas with incredible depth and detail.
$39.95
Getting it Right in Camera
Learn how to capture stunning nature photos in-camera with expert techniques on focus, composition, filters, and lighting—perfect for landscape and wildlife photographers!
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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
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
Do I have to shoot silhouettes at sunset?
The foreground of my sunset photos turns out completely black. What am I doing wrong?
Varina and Jay on Digital Photo Experience with Rick Sammon
We had a great time talking with Rick Sammon on his Digital…
Building on Shared Experiences
Tapping into shared experiences can help you create impact in your composition.
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.
The Waiting Game
Sometimes, landscape photography is as much about waiting as it is about getting the photograph itself.
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.
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.
Negative Space
I am a firm believer in the importance of Negative Space.…
How to create Tiny Planets in Photoshop
A step-by-step Photoshop tutorials that walks you though the process of creating creating tiny planets from panoramic photos.
Should I Major in Art in College?
As a kid who dreamed of being a photographer and a parent who knows that art business is tough Varina will tries to answer this question.
Light and Layers
Akaka falls is located just North of Hilo on the Big Island…
Color or Monochrome?
When I decide to convert an image to monotone, it's usually because…
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.
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