Varina Patel

Owner/Landscape Photographer

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Every single case study was excellent

Great course! I am loving the narrower scope but more in-depth approach and both the “in the field” workflow and “the photo I didn’t take” explanations. Every single case study was excellent. (Behind the Lens Course)

Regina Velasquez

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

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

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

I really enjoyed the Behind the Lens course.

I really enjoyed the Behind the Lens course. It is the best of all the courses you’ve made. I own every one of your webinars and courses and this one was as intuitive as any of them.

Frankie Leyro

Fort Belvoir, VA, USA

Experience you bring to your video courses was very uplifting

The fresh perspective and experience you bring to your video courses was very uplifting to me and since I have taken the course my images have really improved. I also have a renewed desire to shoot again. I continue to watch them over and over and find hidden gems in them each time I do.

Shane Davila

Boise, Idaho, USA

You have solved a huge mystery for me

Varina – this is EXACTLY what I have been studying these days and you have solved a huge mystery for me with this explanation of hyperfocal distance. I’m going to put your chart in my iPhone so I have it with me when I’m out in the field.

Catherine Martin

Palm Desert, California

It was excellent!

In camera exposure principles very simply explained in today’s Mastering Exposure Webinar . It was excellent!

Alan Dixon

Norwich, England

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

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.
$39.95

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 — 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 Vol-1
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
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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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

ND Photography Filters to Photograph Bahia Honda State Park in Florida, USA by Varina Patel — Filters and Fieldwork
This shot required very little special post-processing...…
January 19, 2012/by Varina Patel

Photoshop Actions

Here is a brief tutorial and a discussion about Photoshop Actions. We use Photoshop actions to create frame for our thumbnails.

December 8, 2011/by Varina Patel

snow_4777 copy — 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?
September 5, 2011/by Varina Patel

Cover for Storm Light in Landscape Photography Blog post by Jay Patel — When Opportunity Knocks…
In nature photography opportunity doesn't always knock at the most convenient time, or in the best location.
August 8, 2011/by Varina Patel

Waiting for the Night – Varina Patel — A Tale of Two Nights
It's always fun to try something new. Although both of us have…
July 29, 2011/by Varina Patel

'Twixt Autumn and Winter – Varina Patel — Q and A: What Makes a Winner?
How can a photographer select a “winner” for entry in competition? There’s no sure answer, but there are a few things to consider.
May 20, 2011/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.