Sunrise at the World War II Memorial

August 9, 2014 by Navin Sarma

in my summer bootcamp 2014. During these classes, I teach people how to shoot in the field and edit in photoshop. Today’s class was centered on HDR, or high dynamic range photography. We discussed when to use HDR, and how it can be done well. Generally, HDR is not always needed, but when a camera […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: HDR, photography, sunrise, Washington DC, Washington DC Landscape Photography, Washington DC Photography Classes, Washington DC Photography Workshops, World War II Memorial

Air Force Memorial Missing Man Formation

August 8, 2014 by Navin Sarma

On my last trip to the Air Force Memorial, I set out to capture the three spires of the missing man formation at the Air Force Memorial as three separate image, so they may be arranged as a triptych when printed. This attempt was pretty successful, I think. I tried to have each spire hold […]

Categories: Blog, Caribbean, Washington, D.C. • Tags: Air Force Memorial, Corporate Art, Fine Art, Large Format, man and nature, Missing Man Formation, Night, photography, Washington DC, Washington DC Photography, Washington DC Photography Classes

Air Force Memorial at Night

August 1, 2014 by Navin Sarma

I went back to my stomping grounds, the Air Force Memorial, last night. I continued on assignment for the Air Force Memorial and captured a few projects that I will unveil soon. The Air Force Memorial remains one of the coolest “undiscovered” memorials within the Washington, D.C. area. Three giant stainless steel spires shoot brazenly […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: acrylic prints, Air Force Memorial, canvas prints, Corporate Art, Fine Art Photography, photography, Photography Classes, Photography workshops, Washington DC

Mid-day Shooting at Great Falls National Park Maryland

July 27, 2014 by Navin Sarma

Today I conducted another photography workshop as part of my Washington DC photography summer bootcamp, this time at Great Falls Par on the Maryland side. The topic is something that is hard for every photographer: shooting during mid-day sun. We discussed a number of topics, including how to deal with harsh light and shadow, and […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: acrylic prints, canvas prints, Corporate Art, Great Falls Park, high resolution images, Landscape Photography, Long Exposure, Photography Classes, photography instruction, Photography workshops, Washington DC

Changing Light during Sunset Photography Class in Washington DC

July 14, 2014 by Navin Sarma

Yesterday, I kicked off my summer bootcamp of 16 washington dc landscape and nature photography classes at the Iwo Jima Memorial (otherwise known as the U.S. Marine Corps Memorial). We had a great group of motivated participants and after a slightly uneventful afternoon of light, were treated again by the post-sunset city glow that graces […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: DC Stock Images, Fine Art, Iwo Jima Memorial, Marine Corps Memorial, Photography Classes, Washington DC, Washington DC Corporate Art, Washington DC Photography Classes

Lines and Angles at the Lincoln Memorial

July 3, 2014 by Navin Sarma

I went back out to DC on Tuesday to shoot in Washington DC at the Lincoln Memorial. I came a little late and was not very interested in the colors of the sky at first. So, I concentrated on finding some angles and shapes in the architecture of the Lincoln memorial: Later in the evening […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: architecture, how to take pictures, Landscape, Lincoln memorial, photography, Washington DC

Exploring Abstraction

May 24, 2014 by Navin Sarma

I am having fun in exploring a more creative approach to my photography. All the while, I am pushing new ways for my artwork to be displayed in print. I finally feel like my goals are only an arm’s reach away. Here’s to hoping: I also produced some some more literal expressions with these two […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Abstract, corporate artwork, High Resolution, images, maryland, photography, virginia, Washington DC

Creative Exercises at Great Falls

May 14, 2014 by Navin Sarma

I have spent a lot of time this year thinking about how to improve as a photographer and artist. I feel like I have had stops and starts throughout this process — not nearly as easy as I would hope. While I know what subjects and moods interest me, I am curious about the narrative […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Abstract, Great Falls, Great Falls National Park, Image License, nature, Nature Photography, Nature Photography Classes, Photo Prints, Photography Lessons DC, Washington DC

Winter 2014 in Washington D.C.

February 19, 2014 by Navin Sarma

The last few years, winters in DC have been mild and boring. 60 degree days and no snow or ice to speak of. I appreciate each season and as such, like winters that actually feel like winter. Give me cold weather, sleet, snow, and everything in between and I’m a happy camper. As long as […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: 2014, Corporate Art, DC, Fine Art, Ice, man and nature, Monument, Monuments, nature, photography, Prints, Sleet, Snochi, Snow, Snowchi, Washington DC, Winter

Sunrise on MLK Day at the Martin Luther King Memorial

January 20, 2014 by Navin Sarma

This morning, I visited the Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington DC to celebrate Martin Luther King in remembrance of Martin Luther King, Jr. The Tidal Basin was filled with photographers and videographers from local and national TV stations. When I arrived just before sunset, everyone was turned east to watch the sunrise over the […]

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Fall and Winter at the Air Force Memorial

January 9, 2014 by Navin Sarma

Hi everyone, I just recently completed a set of images of the Air Force Memorial in Fall and Winter 2013. I hope I can create a few more winter shots before the season’s end! Also, you can pick up an Air Force Memorial Calendar from the Air Force Association. In it, you’ll find several of […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Air Force Memorial, autumn, Corporate Art, DC, fall, Fine Art, Large Format, photography, Washington DC, Winter

A Beautiful Fall Night at the U.S. Capitol

January 8, 2014 by Navin Sarma

Early in November, I set out to the U.S. Capitol to recreate a shot that has been a popular print for me: a panorama of the U.S. Capitol with peak fall foliage under gray, rainy skies. I really love the contrast of grays and fall foliage and can appreciate why this shot has been popular. […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Art, autumn, Corporate Art, Fine Art, High Resolution, images, Landscape, nature, Office Art, photography, U.S. Capitol, Washington DC, washington monument

Top 13 Shots of 2013

January 7, 2014 by Navin Sarma

As another year came to close, I thought about how long it really has been since I have been working at photography. I started in 2006, and was mostly playing for a few years. I started my website in December 2008 (5 years!) and my blog in June 2010, but it wasn’t until a cold […]

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A Radiant Autumn Sunset at the Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol

November 6, 2013 by Navin Sarma

Tonight, I went to the U.S. Capitol to recreate a rather popular print of mine. I was never fully satisfied with it, and wanted to improve the end product. While I think I was successful in capturing the image I wanted, I also had to capture what turned out to be one of the best […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: Corporate Art, Fine Art, Landscape, Large Format, nature, photography, U.S. Capitol, Washington, Washington DC, washington monument

Autumn at Great Falls National Park

November 4, 2013 by Navin Sarma

This past Saturday morning, I led a workshop at Great Falls National Park. We are just hitting peak fall foliage in the Washington, D.C. Area, and wanted to capture this beautiful time on camera. We were treated to a beautiful sunrise. I scaled down some rocks (being very careful while doing so) to capture the […]

Categories: Blog, Landscape, North Amercia, Washington, D.C. • Tags: autumn, Great Falls, Great Falls National Park, Landscape, nature, photography, Washington DC, workshops

Autumn Showing at the Tidal Basin

October 28, 2013 by Navin Sarma

This past Friday, I led my 15th class within my meetup group. Fall colors are just starting to show on the Tidal Basin beneath the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial. In between instruction, I went for two shots, one normal and one panorama. Enjoy!

Categories: Blog, Landscape, Washington, D.C. • Tags: autumn, cherry blossom, Corporate Art, Large Format Photography, panorama, photography instruction, tidal basin, Washington, Washington DC

Sunset at the Lit Washington Monument

September 16, 2013 by Navin Sarma

Tonight, I hosted another Introduction to Landscape and Nature Photography class in Washington, D.C. This time, at the newly lit Washington Monument. The weather was perfect — mid 70s and high clouds. Everything looked perfect for a brilliant sunset. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the color stayed a muted blue. Right when I […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: Landscape, Large Format Photography, nature, photography, Photography Classes, Sunset, Washington DC, washington monument

The Eastern Sierras, Part 1: Mono Lake

September 6, 2013 by Navin Sarma

In early August, I traveled out west for a good friend’s wedding in San Diego. Given I am rarely on the west coast, I took this trip as an opportunity to explore a region of our country that I hadn’t previously. My first thought was to search for any interesting locations within driving distance of […]

Categories: Blog, California, Landscape • Tags: California, eastern sierra, Fine Art Print, HDR, Inyo National Forest, Landscape Photography, Large Format, milky way, Mono Lake, nature, Nature Photography, Photoshop, sunrise, Washington DC

Summer Sunrise at the Air Force Memorial

August 28, 2013 by Navin Sarma

As I continue to process the images from my Eastern Sierra trip, I wanted to leave you with some other work I have been developing for the past several months. For the past few months, you may have noticed that I have shot and posted many images of the Air Force Memorial, in Arlington, VA. […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: Air Force Memorial, Corporate Art, dramatic, Fine Art, Large Format, photography, poster, Print, sunrise, Washington DC

Preview: The Eastern Sierras

August 23, 2013 by Navin Sarma

Earlier this month, I went on a 4 day lightning tour of the Eastern Sierras, including Mono Lake, the White Mountains, and some small sights in between. As an East Coast city guy, it is always a fantastic and memorable experience to travel out west. Dramatic geologic events of the past still show their mark […]

Categories: Blog, Landscape • Tags: dramatic, eastern sierra, Fine Art, HDR, Landscape, Landscape Photography, Large Format, milky way, nature, night photography, orange, photography, red, surreal, Washington DC

Super Full Moon over the Iwo Jima Memorial

June 23, 2013 by Navin Sarma

Yesterday, I hosted another photography workshop at the Iwo Jima Memorial to witness the Super Full Moon over Washington DC. The Iwo Jima Memorial and Netherlands Carillon are very popular spots to witness moonrises as they both offer eastern exposures and a view over Washington D.C., including the Washington Monument and Jefferson Memorial. When shooting […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: Acrylic, Canvas, Corporate Art, DC, Fine Art, Iwo Jima Memorial, Landscape, Large Format Photography, Photographer, Super Full Moon, Washington DC

Dramatic Storms in Washington DC and the Air Force Memorial

June 14, 2013 by Navin Sarma

Dramatic weather can produce dramatic photography! Over the past few days, we have had some intense weather here in Washington, D.C. Everything from black clouds, huge winds, tornados, and deluges. In many cases, these situations are disasterous to photograph. Water and electronics DO NOT mix! But in certain situations, bad weather can create unique photographic […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: Acrylic, Air Force Memorial, Canvas, Corporate Art, Fine Art, Landscape, Large Format, photography, Print, Sunset, Washington DC

Featured in Landscape Photography Magazine

May 8, 2013 by Navin Sarma

Hi everyone, Just a quick plug that I was featured in the May issue of the online photography magazine, Landscape Photography Magazine. It’s a (paid) monthly publication with inputs from a lot of great artists, including ones I really like: Ian Plant and Guy Tal. Check out the magazine here. Excerpt from the magazine with […]

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Washington DC Cherry Blossoms in 2013

April 18, 2013 by Navin Sarma

I just finished up my images covering the cherry blossom bloom of 2013 in Washington DC. It was an intense few days of non-stop photographic action! I woke up 4 days last week at the 4am, shot till 7am, edited till 8:30am and worked the rest of the days. It took a lot but I […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: architectural photography, cherry blossom, Corporate Art, corporate photography, Large Format, peak, sunrise, Washington DC

Orange and Pink Sunrise at the Tidal Basin

March 25, 2013 by Navin Sarma

Yesterday, I hosted another workshop, with the plan to shoot the Cherry Blossoms on the Tidal Basin. While the Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin have not yet bloomed at all (NPS has shifted their peak Cherry Blossom bloom for Washington D.C. and the Cherry Blossom Festival to 3-6 April), we still got together to […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: cherry blossom festival, cherry blossoms, Corporate Art, DC, high resolution images, images, jefferson memorial, professional art, sunrise, tidal basin, Washington DC, washington monument

Dramatic Clouds at the U.S. Capitol

March 21, 2013 by Navin Sarma

Yesterday, I went scouting at the U.S. Capitol for some shots I plan to take this spring. I was looking for some blooming flowers and after a while of searching, found none. One of the fundamentals of successful photography (in my opinion and that I teach during my workshops), is to come with a plan, […]

Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: Art, Canvas, Corporate Art, DC, High Resolution, Image, photography, Print, U.S. Capitol, Washington, Washington DC

Storm clouds from the Lincoln Memorial

February 27, 2011 by Navin Sarma

Here’s another shot of the dramatic clouds from this past Friday. The reflecting pool is undergoing renovation, so I decided to concentrate on the sky. Still more to come 🙂  

Categories: Architectural, Landscape • Tags: Clouds, Washington DC