Wide Angle Lenses

Make the most of your wide angle lens to capture grand vistas with incredible depth and detail.

🌟 What’s Included in the Wide Angle Lens Nature Photography Tutorial

  • Instant Access for 1 Full Year – Stream all lessons anytime, anywhere. Revisit your favorite techniques and keep learning at your own pace.
  • 10 In-Depth Teaching Videos – Designed for photographers who want to master their wide-angle lenses and capture nature’s grandeur with confidence and creativity.
  • 55 Minutes of Expert Instruction – Packed with clear explanations, field examples, practical workflows, and real-world case studies to help you translate theory into action.
  • 6 Inspiring Wide-Angle Lens Case Studies – Watch professional nature photographers at work in the field and see exactly how they compose, expose, and bring visual depth to their landscapes.
  • Workshop-Style Field Lessons – Learn directly from on-location shoots where every decision — from framing to focusing — is demonstrated step by step.
  • Post-Tutorial Exercises & Creative Challenges – Reinforce your learning with guided practice sessions designed to help you apply new techniques, sharpen your eye for composition, and master your wide-angle lens in real-world conditions.

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WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

If you’ve ever stood before a breathtaking landscape and wondered how to capture that same sense of scale, depth, and beauty in a single image, this Nature Photography Video Tutorial on Mastering the Wide Angle Lens is exactly what you need. Designed for nature and landscape photographers of all levels, this tutorial dives deep into the creative and technical aspects of wide angle photography — helping you make the most of your gear, environment, and artistic vision.

  • Capture the boundless beauty of the natural world

    This tutorial helps you see beyond what’s in front of your camera. You’ll learn how to use the unique perspective of a wide angle lens to transform vast landscapes into immersive compositions that transport viewers straight into your scene. From grand mountain vistas to subtle forest trails, you’ll discover how to bring scale, space, and storytelling into every frame.

  • Learn to anticipate challenges—and handle them like a pro

    Wide angle lenses present creative opportunities but also unique challenges. Learn how to manage lens distortion, balance dynamic range, and deal with unwanted distractions that creep into your frame. Through guided exercises and field-tested advice, you’ll develop the confidence to turn every potential problem into a creative advantage.

  • Discover how to capture images with incredible depth

    Depth is what makes a photograph truly three-dimensional. You’ll explore techniques like foreground framing, leading lines, and perspective control to add visual layers to your images. These composition strategies help you create nature photos that feel immersive and alive, drawing the viewer’s eye through the entire frame.

  • Confidently capture all the details when working high dynamic range

    Master exposure control and dynamic range with expert guidance. You’ll learn to handle tricky lighting situations — from bright skies to shadowy foregrounds — using techniques like bracketing, filters, and creative composition. The result? Crisp, detailed, and beautifully balanced wide angle photographs every time.

  • Learn to capture panoramas with your wide angle lens

    Panoramic landscapes are stunning, but they can also be tricky. This tutorial walks you through how to plan and shoot wide angle panoramas seamlessly, ensuring alignment, exposure consistency, and visual flow — without the technical headaches.

  • Watch the pros at work in the field with step-by-step case studies

    See exactly how professional photographers compose, expose, and adjust on location. These behind-the-scenes case studies reveal real-world decision-making and creative processes that go beyond theory — giving you the confidence to apply what you learn to your own fieldwork.

  • Straightforward, non-technical lessons

    Whether you’re a hobbyist or an experienced shooter, this tutorial keeps it simple, practical, and engaging. You’ll get easy-to-understand explanations, clear demonstrations, and actionable tips that you can apply immediately — without getting bogged down in technical jargon.

Don’t just take snapshots of nature — capture its essence. This Wide Angle Lens Nature Photography Video Tutorial gives you the tools, techniques, and creative mindset to transform ordinary landscapes into extraordinary works of art. Whether you’re exploring local parks or venturing into the wilderness, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how to harness your wide angle lens to create stunning, story-driven images.

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Unlock the full potential of your wide angle lens and take your nature photography to the next level. Join the tutorial and see how the pros do it — one breathtaking frame at a time.

Is this Wide Angle Lenses tutorial for me?

This tutorial is for you if:

  • You have some knowledge of exposure, focus, and high-speed bracketing.
  • You want to learn about the various camera setting and focus modes to make the most of your long lens.
  • You want to learn to overcome the challenges of working with telephoto lenses – camera shake, out of focus images, and more.
  • You want to capture sharp, awe-inspiring wildlife photos with your telephoto lenses.

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 of camera settings, including exposure and focus.
  • You want in-depth explanations of how and where to focus. In this telephoto lens tutorial, we assume you know how to use your camera’s focus settings.
  • You want a cookie-cutter approach to capturing wildlife and nature photography.

What Customers are Saying

Vikram Jayaraman

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

Vikram Jayaraman
San Jose, California

Anton Averin

Your head is blown away by the amount of things you finally start to understand.

Anton Averin

Ken Kurzweil

I advanced by leaps and bounds in both my photography skills and Photoshop skills. Varina and Jay are great teachers!

Ken Kurzweil

Isabel “Bel” Martins

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

Isabel “Bel” Martins
Cleveland, Ohio

H.C.”Tex” Schneider

I appreciate your combined abilities to teach me at my level on the photography learning curve.

H.C.”Tex” Schneider
Santa Ana, California

Wayne

The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course is excellent… I look forward to being able to attend one of your courses or expeditions and working with you some day.

Wayne

Monish

I have tried many hyperfocal distance tutorials, but none explained so well as you did in The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course. Thanks again for your help!

Monish
Ewing, New Jersey

Shawn Vogt

It’s difficult to find the words to express how impressed I was with your Photoshop & photography knowledge and your body of work!

Shawn Vogt

Stephanie

Varina and Jay will go the extra mile in making sure you understand the concepts.

Stephanie

Sharon

You offer an incredible photography learning experience. With two terrific instructors who are great to learn from, and fun to be with, I couldn’t ask for more.

Sharon

Making the most of your Wide Angle Lens!

Wide angle photography is one of the most powerful ways to convey emotion, perspective, and the vastness of nature. Yet mastering it takes more than just owning the right lens — it’s about understanding how to use it creatively and intentionally. This video tutorial combines in-field experience, real-world examples, and visual storytelling strategies to help you elevate your photography and create images that truly connect with your audience.

Consider the creative use of perspective distortion.
Landscape photography from Red Sand Beach, Maui by Varina Patel
Learn how to stack filters without causing vignetting.
Learn to get close to your subject to capture incredible foreground details.
Discover the power of bracketing to capture a broad range of light.
Learn to make the most of how to make the most of your wide angle lens.
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Learn how to effectively capture panoramas with your wide angle lens.
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