Varina Patel

Owner/Landscape Photographer

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I learned about the creative focusing technique

I learned about the creative focusing technique from In Sharp Focus Webinar . I had never thought about masking areas and using different focusing techniques in each area.

Bruce Edwards

Bowie, Maryland

I learn better with your focused approach

I have used both your free and paid video tutorials. What I really like about your approach over some of the many others I have read, is that you concentrate on one small topic (such as hyperfocal distance). I found that I was more likely to go out and practice and thus retain what I learned better than when attacking a much broader topic.

John

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Having my own personal instructor!

I am looking forward to completing the Creating Impact Course. You and Varina do an excellent job of teaching key photographing techniques. Watching your video’s is like having my own personal instructor!

Bill Higgins

Michigan, USA

Helpful and explained very well

Mastering Exposure Webinar content was helpful and explained very well.

Dan

Madison,Wisconsin

Terrific clear, simple, engaging style

Jay and Varina Patel’s Ultimate Landscape Photography Course has been a great resource to help me in my journey towards taking great photos. Their presentations are in the terrific clear, simple, engaging style that they use in their workshops. Their content is comprehensive and includes handy tips and information that I haven’t seen elsewhere on the net.

Simon Patterson

Western Australia

You guys do a fabulous job teaching

You guys do a fabulous job teaching the Essential Filters Course in a fairly easy and straightforward manner that we can comprehend quickly. I have already learned a lot about different tips and tricks just by watching some of your video courses. Kudos to both of you and I deeply appreciate it.

Jeffery Wong

California

I am having so much fun

You have both brought my learning forward big time with your Histogram Exposed Course. I only got my first dslr 2 weeks ago. You have given me the skills to get results straight away. I am having so much fun experimenting in manual mode. Something I didn’t think was possible so early in my journey.

Simon Page

New South Wales, Australia

You do a terrific job of explaining things clearly

I just wanted to let you know that I’m working my way through the Ultimate Landscape Photography Course and loving it! You do a terrific job of explaining things clearly, and you have a great onscreen presence and rapport with each other. Really enjoying it – looks like I’ll have to get Behind the Lens next… And I look forward to more after that!

Jack Johnson

Beloit, WI, USA

Jay and Varina explain photography really well

I have been enjoying your videos from Hyperfocal Distance and The Ultimate Landscape Photography Courses. And I must say you – Jay and Varina – explain photography really well. And I love the humour that you guys bring.

Jamie Blair

New South Wales, Australia

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

Mastering Simplification in Nature Photography Tutorial Cover — Mastering Simplification in Nature Photography
Learn to organize & simplify your nature photography compositions to create images with strong visual impact with Jay & Varina Patel.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vibrant Colors Course – VCC — 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.
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Wide Angle Lenses – WAL Cover — Illuminated Course
Mastering light in landscape photography and coming way with brilliant photos, no matter what.
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Macro Photography Lenses Cover — Macro Photography Lenses
Learn to overcome the big challenges of shooting small subjects with your macro photography lens.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spot on Exposure — 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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Hawaii_4146 copy — 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.
March 21, 2013/by Varina Patel

Akaka Falls – Big Island – Hawaii, USA — Light and Layers
Akaka falls is located just North of Hilo on the Big Island…
February 28, 2013/by Varina Patel

Breaking Wave — Color or Monochrome?
When I decide to convert an image to monotone, it's usually because…
February 19, 2013/by Varina Patel

Hakalau – Big Island – Hawai'i, USA — Light Matters
Pay attention to the light. Maybe you think light isn't very important in this shot. But I'll argue that light is critically important to this photograph.
February 4, 2013/by Varina Patel

Colorado, USA — Do I like my Graphics Tablet?
When people see me working, they invariably ask if I like my Wacom Graphics Tablet. The answer is HECK, YES! I absolutely love my tablet.
January 22, 2013/by Varina Patel

The Devil's Golf Course – Varina Patel — Photoshop Blending Modes: Lighten
This is a composite shot I took several years ago in Death…
December 13, 2012/by Varina Patel

kids_3801 copy — From Living Room to Studio – Here’s How We Do It
For those rare occasional studio portraits, it’s great to be able convert your living room into a studio in less than 10 minutes.
September 13, 2012/by Varina Patel

100_1338 — Teaching our Kids to Shoot
Teaching photography to kids is tons of fun. They pick up on…
May 31, 2012/by Varina Patel

kids_2326 — Photographing People in Nature
When we do portrait work, we rarely set up our studio and…
March 29, 2012/by Varina Patel

Landscape photography from Wanka, New Zealand — Do the composition rules matter?
Compositional rules might make a photo more appealing, and it’s important to know the rules. But, aren’t all rules meant to be broken?
March 22, 2012/by Varina Patel

Point Lobos State Park – California, USA — Leading Lines
I love using leading lines in my photos. They serve to lead the…
March 1, 2012/by Varina Patel

flowers_9743 — Photographing Water Droplets
I love shooting water droplets. They are tiny and perfectly formed, and light plays within them , making them seem to possess a life of their own.
February 27, 2012/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.