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10 teaching videos for photographers who want to capture the rich, vibrant colors found in nature.
80+ minutes of video content – explanations, examples, workflow, case studies.
In-depth explanation of the step-by-step process that will allow you to capture stunning colors in any conditions.
5 Case Studies so you can see the techniques in use.
Workshop-style lessons taught right in the field.

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Vibrant Colors in Nature Photography

– by Jay & Varina Patel

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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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

If you’re passionate about nature photography and want to elevate your images with vibrant, eye-catching colors, this video tutorial for nature photographers is your ultimate guide. Designed with both aspiring and intermediate photographers in mind, it offers practical, real-world strategies to help you capture vivid colors straight out of the camera—without relying heavily on post-processing.

Below are the key benefits you’ll gain by watching this tutorial:

Discover How the Pros Capture Naturally Beautiful Colors In-Camera
One of the biggest takeaways from this tutorial is learning how professional nature photographers use camera settings, light, and composition to capture natural colors in photography. You’ll uncover the same in-camera color techniques that seasoned pros use to make their images pop with authenticity and depth.
Understand the Impact of Light and Weather Conditions
You’ll learn how different lighting situations, such as golden hour, overcast skies, or diffused forest light, affect your subject and color palette. This segment teaches you how to use natural light for vibrant photography, and how weather plays a critical role in setting the tone and emotion of your images.
Master Exposure and Camera Settings for Color-Rich Results
The tutorial goes deep into how exposure settings for vibrant nature photography can drastically affect color saturation and contrast. You’ll learn how to control highlights, shadows, and white balance to capture the rich colors of the scene as you saw it in real life.
Learn the Strategic Use of Filters for Color Enhancement
From polarizers to graduated neutral density filters, this tutorial shows you when and how to use filters in nature photography to enhance colors in nature. These tools are often underused by beginners, but when used correctly, they can make skies bluer, foliage greener, and reflections more vibrant—all in-camera.
Boost Creativity and Build a Colorful Photography Portfolio
By learning how to pre-visualize color and mood, you’ll gain the confidence to produce more creative and expressive work—perfect for those looking to build a stand-out nature photography portfolio with vivid color.
Step-by-Step Case Studies from the Field
One of the most engaging aspects of this tutorial is watching pros work in real-world environments. With step-by-step nature photography case studies, you’ll see how everything comes together—from scouting a location and evaluating the light, to choosing settings and composing the final image.

Whether you’re shooting in harsh mid-day sun or soft morning light, you’ll get straightforward, non-technical instruction on how to capture stunning colors in any lighting condition. These accessible lessons are perfect for photographers who want to improve without getting bogged down in overly complex jargon.

How do I know if this tutorial is for me?

This tutorial is for you if:

You have a basic knowledge of camera settings and filters.
You want to learn to capture vibrant, natural-looking images straight out of your camera.
You want to understand the diverse variables that impact colors in nature photography.
You want to know how professional landscape photographers think about location, weather, and light in relation to our subjects.
You want to use your camera settings and equipment to effectively capture stunning colors in your photographs.
You want to learn how to develop a solid, creative workflow for capturing vibrant colors

This tutorial might not be the right fit if:

You are a beginner landscape photographer. If you don’t know how to use your camera in manual mode, you may want to find out more before you start this course.
You want to learn the basics. You’ll get the most from this course if you have some knowledge of exposure, histograms, and basic focus settings.
You want in-depth explanations of how your filters work. In this course, we assume you have some knowledge of how each filter works and how it is used.
If you want to learn about post-processing. This course is focused on fieldwork.

What People Are Saying

Vikram Jayaraman

Having Jay and Varina as instructors opens up a totally new perspective to Landscape photography.

Vikram Jayaraman

San Jose, California

Jay and Varina are excellent tutors

Jay and Varina are excellent tutors, if you are starting out on your photography journey and want a few lessons to help learning the craft you will find more than you need here.

Kevin Payne

Ringwood, United Kingdom

Derek

I am an avid follower of Jay and Varina’s work. Their work really is superb. Their knowledge in the field of landscape photography is impeccable.

Derek

San Francisco Bay Area, CA

Al Dziczek

I’ve never seen training material this high in visual quality, formal presentation, knowing what’s important to present and how. I hope you keep on expanding your Landscape Photography Video Tutorial output and set even better standard.

Al Dziczek

Kentucky, USA

Mastering Exposure Webinar did an excellent job of explaining

The Mastering Exposure Webinar did an excellent job of explaining the importance of the different types of histograms, and when different types of bracketing/blending would be beneficial.

Paul Tibbitts

Norman, Oklahoma, USA

Kirsty Faulkner

Histograms Exposed is a great tutorial too – I learned some stuff myself, as I didn’t realize you could even get a live view of your histogram before you took a shot! Love learning new techniques! :)

Kirsty Faulkner

Christmas Island

Isabel “Bel” Martins

Their easy approach, pace, and personalities make the learning process much easier and enjoyable.

Isabel “Bel” Martins

Cleveland, Ohio

Best photography webinar I’ve every taken

Mastering Exposure Webinar was the best photography webinar I’ve every taken. I’ve taken lots of seminars where they talked about their pictures but in this one, they showed a video of how they determined their settings while in the field. Very helpful.

Diane Donnelly

Annapolis, Maryland, USA

Leslie Fotakis

Not only are the videos excellent, especially for a beginner photographer like me, but the customer support is the best I have ever had! Well done and thank you Jay and Varina!

Leslie Fotakis

Wellington Australia

Helpful and explained very well

Mastering Exposure Webinar content was helpful and explained very well.

Dan

Madison,Wisconsin

About our Vibrant Colors in Nature Photography Tutorial

This comprehensive video tutorial delivers essential skills and insights for anyone wanting to capture vibrant colors in nature photography using in-camera techniques. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of how professionals manipulate light, exposure, and filters to enhance color naturally, while also encouraging your own creative development.