Get Started with Landscape Photography
From purchasing your first camera to becoming a pro – here are the essential skills you’ll need for landscape and nature photography.
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Varina is an exceptional teacher (I’ve experienced hundreds over the years and she is among the very best, if not at the top). These case studies are an exceptional complement to the fieldwork teachings where both Varina and Jay excel with their skills and explanations. The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course is a MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE for anyone wanting to get into or improve their skills in this field.
RonManitoba, Canada
I have benefited immensely from your instruction on hyper-focal distance, and on stacking, photos to attain sharp focus throughout the scene. Your enthusiasm for your work is contagious. I appreciate the influence of your vitality in my photography.
JimIndian Land, SC, USA
Please don’t change except to continue to bring the best possible learning experiences to anybody that wants to be the best possible photographer and learn to understand and practice photography to the best of their ability.
John StanleyRoanoke, Indiana
Excellent training. I love the way you folks transmit your volumes of knowledge to us. Easy to learn and follow. Beautiful job.
Joe HudspethOregon, USA
I have been trying to understand Hyperfocal Distance since I first picked up a camera about a year ago. I have had several people explain it to me, but I never understood it as well as I do after watching your tutorials. They are so clear and easy to understand.
Sue AtkinsonWestern Australia
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 PattersonWestern Australia
InFocus Magazine is a wonderful inspiration and resource for me, I’m on a limited budget live away from large towns, I am a carer and thoroughly enjoy photography. It is truly a fantastic thing to be able to learn and be inspired by your InFocus Magazine. All I can say is I love it and thank you.
MarnieVictoria, Australia
I advanced by leaps and bounds in both my photography skills and Photoshop skills. Varina and Jay are great teachers!
Ken Kurzweil
Their easy approach, pace, and personalities make the learning process much easier and enjoyable.
Isabel “Bel” MartinsCleveland, Ohio
Your head is blown away by the amount of things you finally start to understand.
Anton Averin
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 JohnsonBeloit, WI, USA
I have to say, you both are great teachers. I’ve learned so much from The Ultimate Landscape Photography & Focus courses I’ve purchased.
Lorian KeramarisToronto, Canada
I practiced hyper focal distance that I learned while taking an awesome online The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course presented by Varina Patel and her husband Jay Patel . If you have not looked into their online courses or ebook I highly recommend that you look them them up and see if how they fit your style of photography.
Robert ForristerIllinois
InFocus Magazine is the best source on the web for concise, well delivered and meaningful information on landscape and nature photography. The blog has an amazing wealth of information photographers can use at no cost and the ebooks are a tremendous value; the best I have been able to find. If you are looking for a place to find what you need to become a stronger photographer, InFocus Magazine is the place. Very well done Varina and Jay.”
MikeAuburn, CA - USA
I teach with the U3A (University of the Third age) teaching the older people. Taking them through the transgression from film to digital is a big step. I find your wording is great, straight to the point. Thanks for your Infocus Magazine.
Phil BellAlbury, NSW, Australia
InFocus Magazine provides simple, easy to read and follow articles that both beginner and Intermediate advanced photographers can benefit from.
SajjadMuscat, Sultanate of Oman
I have only recently started reading your InFocus Magazine and looking at your Youtube Videos and I am really enjoying them and find them very helpful. Many Thanks!
MargaretIreland
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 DavilaBoise, Idaho, USA
I got involved in photography a few years ago and you know how it is, sometimes you just don’t feel or want to go out and take photos. When I read InFocus Magazine like yours it gives me that extra motivation to go out and try something new.
Lima, Peru
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 FaulknerChristmas Island
Varina is an exceptional teacher (I’ve experienced hundreds over the years and she is among the very best, if not at the top).
RonManitoba, Canada
Histograms Exposed is a great series to unlocking the power of the histogram and the case studies really make things clear with great on location examples.
Matthew ShippSt. Loius, USA
The site is a pleasure to view and read, and it’s full of useful and well-presented info. The photos, of course, are a great source of inspiration. We always look forward to receiving our InFocus Magazine updates, and we saved each one for future reference.
Tom & SanneNew Smyrna Beach, FL
Having Jay and Varina as instructors opens up a totally new perspective to Landscape photography.
Vikram Jayaraman
My landscape photos have improved greatly from the help from InFocus Magazine and this Visual Wilderness.
EarlMontgomery, Alabama
I thoroughly enjoyed the video courses by Varina and Jay Patel. Their clear presentation style and real life examples of their teaching enabled me to rapidly understand and put into practice what they were teaching. Their style is quite personal as if you were on site with them. Excellent photography in the examples supports the learning experience. Histograms were always a bit of a mystery. Seeing how to use them to improve my “in-camera” results will enable me to get the results I see in the field.
Michael FranklinOttawa, Canada
As someone who is hopping to build a photography business I am always looking for new tips and tricks to improve my skills and expand my knowledge. I find all the articles inspiring and helpful. Thank you Infocus Magazine for providing a free tool to help me grow my skills.
JoanWhite Lake, Michigan, USA
All-in-all, The Essential Filters Course along with the others in this series, are the most informative and easy to learn instruction I have taken. I am a complete fan of Jay and Varina and love their instructions.
Joe HudspethPrineville, Oregon
I congratulate Jay and Varina on an excellent course. Naturally the most important element is the human and I am enjoying your philosophy, meticulous attention to detail, and words of wisdom learned sometimes the hard way. You are giving us wonderful and very effective advice and recommendations for equipment use and photographic technique. (Ultimate Landscape Photography Course)
Stephen VeronneauEdmond, Oklahoma
I’ve been a photographer for a long time – more than 35 years. One might think that I have plenty of knowledge and I just need to apply that knowledge. With almost every issue of InFocus Magazine, I learn something new. Or at the very least, I’m reminded of something that I should have remembered but has been forgotten. InFocus Magazine is keeping my skills sharp while increasing my knowledge and challenging me to seek out new photographic experiences.
ChrisNampa, Idaho
InFocus Magazine is an excellent source of information and inspiration, from two of my favorite photographers.
AlexWalnut Creek, CA
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 MartinPalm Desert, California
I really like the interesting articles in the InFocus Magazine and the variety of tutorials in small bites which have helped me improve my photography.
VeronicaGuildford, UK
I have enjoyed Infocus Magazine and have learn much that has enhanced my enjoyment and technical skills. Keep up the great work.
RichardChattanooga, TN, USA
Varina is an exceptional teacher (I’ve experienced hundreds over the years and she is among the very best, if not at the top). These case studies are an exceptional complement to the fieldwork teachings where both Varina and Jay excel with their skills and explanations. The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course is a MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE for anyone wanting to get into or improve their skills in this field.
Ron BritManitoba, Canada
InFocus Magazine helps me to learn about nature photography and improve my knowledge and thereby improve my skills as a photographer.
WayneSt. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Having Infocus Magazine on my PC at my finger tips is a great help and if need be I can quickly check for tips whilst out in the field shooting.
CherieCanberra, ACT, Australia
This course is exactly what I didn’t realize I’ve been looking for over the past few years: the videos, case studies, raw files, and explanations are what set this so far apart from anything else I’ve found. I have just started the course, but I can confidently say excellent job!
Mark PetryDowningtown, Pennsylvania
…this course is excellent…I look forward to being able to attend one of your course or expeditions and working with you some day.
WayneLexington, Kentucky
Hi amazing people at Visual Wilderness…Two thumbs up on your Histograms Exposed Course.
Regina VelasquezSherman Oaks, CA
I bought several of your Video Courses and I just love them. They are enthusiastic, the information is easy to understand and to the point.It makes me want to run out and try all your tips . Best of all the photography from all over the world is just fantastic! Great work! Will be watching for more!
MarieUpper Michigan, USA
I used both Hyperlocal Distance techniques (for playa shots) and fast shutter techniques (for crashing surf) that I learned from The Ultimate Landscape Course. It was very helpful.
Tom HealyPortland, Oregon
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 LeyroFort Belvoir, VA, USA
I love the easy to follow and understand information that Infocus Magazine provide. It’s helped me tremendously as I am constantly trying to improve on the photos I take. Your post processing tips are awesome. Delivery to my email makes it very easy to read, whether I’m in the office or traveling.
MichaelSpokane, WA, USA
I love the relaxed way you tell your stories in InFocus Magazine, and your wonderful pictures.
GertDenmark
I thoroughly enjoy each Newsletter (InFocus Magazine). They have all been interesting and informative. I love the photos I’ve seen and the text describing how the shot was made. I’ve especially enjoyed seeing and reading how the light has changed the photo, or how the different approach of Jay and Varina to the same location will result in photos that can be dramatically different.
DesiPort Owen, South Africa
The topics covered in InFocus Magazine are very helpful for us photography enthusiasts and the courses offered are precise yet highly educative, informative.
JaiKumarOman
This is great! Been wanting to understand and apply Hyperfocal Distance in my photography.
Elizabeth DizonManila, Philippines
There’s so many free videos out there it’s easy to be overwhelmed. The Ultimate Landscape Photography Course breaks down the fundamental knowledge you need for landscape photography and shows you how to use that knowledge in an actual photo shoot. That makes it a lot easier to figure out where you’re going wrong when you’re not getting the result you’re after. It’s worth every cent!
Tania CourtArmidale, NSW, Australia
I love InFocus Magazine
. You really inspire me to take better pictures. Continue the great work. Thanks
John FrancisBelgium
