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 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
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
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
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 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!
$39.95
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
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.
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.
Photoshop Blending Modes: Lighten
This is a composite shot I took several years ago in Death…
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.
Teaching our Kids to Shoot
Teaching photography to kids is tons of fun. They pick up on…
Photographing People in Nature
When we do portrait work, we rarely set up our studio and…
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?
Leading Lines
I love using leading lines in my photos. They serve to lead the…
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.
Filters and Fieldwork
This shot required very little special post-processing...…
Photoshop Actions
Here is a brief tutorial and a discussion about Photoshop Actions. We use Photoshop actions to create frame for our thumbnails.
Finding the Balance
We have six kids between us. We are always busy – homework, soccer, martial arts. So, how do we balance family and a photographic career?
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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