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Large Format Photography for Law Firm

June 1, 2016 by Navin Sarma

I just finished a project for a large panoramic print at a downtown law firm. At 100″ wide, the print came out great! More to come …

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Photography for ABC 7 News Washington DC

May 5, 2016 by Navin Sarma

Several months ago, I shot a scene on the Memorial Bridge for ABC 7 News’ dynamic weather background that viewers see during every forecast. After being Facebook friends with super TV personality and weatherman Steve Rudin for 5 years, I finally visited the ABC 7 studios in Rosslyn to meet Steve and the weather producer, […]

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Death Valley National Park & The Alabama Hills

April 27, 2016 by Navin Sarma

Last month, I flew out to Las Vegas for 3 nights of photography. It had been a long while since I took a trip dedicated to photography! As a new father, my world turned upside down and I found it to be much harder to spend extended time away from home. Every moment is so […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Death Valley National Park, Fine Art, Landscape, nature, photography, Superbloom 2016

Sunset at the Navy Merchant Marine Memorial over Tulips

April 25, 2016 by Navin Sarma

Last night, I led a private workshop at the Navy Merchant Marine memorial to see the willows and tulips that adorn the site in early spring. We were treated to a beautiful pink and orange sunset that made the view that much nicer. Your comments are appreciated 🙂

Categories: Blog • Tags: Navy Merchant Marine Memorial, Tulips, Washington DC

In Review – 2016 Washington DC Cherry Blossoms

April 5, 2016 by Navin Sarma

This year, I probably went out for cherry blossoms more than I had any previous year that I can remember. I woke up for a few sunrises, stayed for a few sunsets, and spent some time exploring during the day. As a landscape photographer, there is a fine line between capturing what is presented to […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: cherry blossoms, peak bloom 2016, Washington DC

“Snow” Full Moon over the Memorial Bridge in Washington DC

February 23, 2016 by Navin Sarma

Last night, I went to the Memorial Bridge to capture the moonrise after sunset over the Washington D.C. monuments. I had a photography workshop to capture the same moon on Sunday, and had canceled because all forecasts pointed to heavy, consistent rain near sunset. Not even a drop fell, by my count! Anyways, I had […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: full moon, photography, Washington DC

Sunset Over High Waters in Great Falls Park (Maryland)

February 8, 2016 by Navin Sarma

Lead a private workshop yesterday evening… an it wasn’t until very late that a sliver of sky cut through the clouds. I didn’t think it had much potential but I was duped — pink soon surrounded in the sky. The extreme water levels at Great Falls made this section look especially strong & violent. Awesome […]

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Air Force Memorial After the Snow

January 27, 2016 by Navin Sarma

Last week, our area was pounded by Winter Storm Jonas and its nearly 30″ of snow. It took a few days to dig out, and I was finally able to get to do some post storm shooting. I tried on the few days after the storm and found some of the parks I hoped to […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Air Force Memorial, Snowzilla, Washington DC

Day 1: Washington DC Blizzard of 2016

January 23, 2016 by Navin Sarma

Yesterday afternoon, I geared up in my warmest waterproof winter gear and spent 5 hours on the National Mall photographing the onset of the 2016 Blizzard nicknamed “Snowzilla”. Unless someone can offer me transport today, it looks like yesterday was my only opportunity to travel down to the city to capture the falling snow before […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Blizzard 2016, DC War Memorial, jefferson memorial, martin luther king memorial, Snowzilla, tidal basin, Washington DC, washington monument

Top 10 Shots of 2015

December 31, 2015 by Navin Sarma

Here is my opinion of my best work of 2015! I whittled it down to 10 images — tougher than I expected but a good exercise in curation. This year, I didn’t get to travel much for photography but still was able to capture a decent variation of scenes. I hope to travel much more […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Best of 2015, Fine Art, Landscape Photography, photography, Year in Review

More from the Vault

December 22, 2015 by Navin Sarma

I’m on a roll — going through images from my hard drive and finishing those I have never presented. Here’s a set of nature images, including one from the White Mountains of the Eastern Sierra. I tried processing this photo several times in the past and never liked the results. Finally, I have something worth […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Corporate Art, Fine Art, Landscape Photography, nature, photography

Finding Color in Washington DC

December 21, 2015 by Navin Sarma

I have continued to search through my archives to present images I had not finished before. In this set, I present several shots that show how colorful the city can be. Using water, such as the Potomac River and the Tidal Basin, can help to exaggerate color through reflections where colorful light is mirrored below […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Corporate Art, Fine Art, Landscape Photography, photography, Washington DC

Jefferson Memorial Sunrise

December 17, 2015 by Navin Sarma

Another shot from the vault, an amazing sunrise at the Tidal Basin and the Jefferson Memorial as seen from the Martin Luther King Memorial. I used a fast shutter speed here to catch the light in the ripples of the water.

Categories: Blog • Tags: Corporate Art, DC, jefferson memorial, Landscape Photography, travel photography

New Images

December 16, 2015 by Navin Sarma

As I haven’t been out as much as I would like to shoot, I have been finishing a few images that have been in the vault. Here are some from the Tidal Basin, Martin Luther King Memorial, and the Air Force Memorial

Categories: Blog • Tags: Washington DC

Pearl Harbor Day at the World War II Memorial

December 8, 2015 by Navin Sarma

Yesterday, I went out for the sunrise at the World War II Memorial in honor of the anniversary of Pearl Harbor. The World War II Memorial is one of my favorites in the city, though relatively hard to photograph. The key is to hone in on the most graphical elements of the scene, which for […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Pearl harbor day, Washington DC, World War II Memorial

Fall Foliage in Washington DC

November 7, 2015 by Navin Sarma

Now that November has come, DC is seeing peak fall foliage envelope the city. Alongside the foliage was a really nice sunset last night at the Martin Luther King Memorial and Jefferson Memorial

Categories: Blog • Tags: autumn, fall, jefferson memorial, martin luther king memorial, Sunset, tidal basin, Washington DC

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Corporate Art Project: Washington DC Law Firm

October 11, 2015 by Navin Sarma

I recently finished a large project where I supplied 5 large format fine art canvas prints to a law firm in Washington, D.C. The sizes ranged from 40″ x 60″ to 55″ x 83″! It was great to see so much of my work selected for this modern and chic looking downtown space.

Categories: Blog • Tags: Canvas Print, Corporate Art, Fine Art Photography, Large Format, Law Firm, Washington DC

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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Crested Butte in Early Autumn

October 5, 2015 by Navin Sarma

A couple of weeks ago, I flew out to Colorado to tour the amazing landscapes there during early fall. In fact, we decided to take the trip for my moms birthday. To this point, all of my photography trips have been solo affairs where I am completely focused on shooting. That involves staying as close […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Crested Butte, Fine Art, Garden of the Gods, Great Sand Dunes National Park, Landscape, nature, photography

Blackwater Falls State Park Autumn 2015 Peak Fall Foliage

October 2, 2015 by Navin Sarma

We just came back from a one day trip in Blackwater Falls State Park and Canaan Valley in West Virginia! Though it was wet and foggy, it was really nice to see the sights in the park. I think too often, landscape photographers worry about “great” weather and colorful sunsets/sunrises. Weather like this challenges you […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: autumn, blackwater falls state parkw, Fine Art, nature, west virginia

The Crescent Moon and a Glorious Sunset in DC

September 17, 2015 by Navin Sarma

I had been planning to shoot the late evening, crescent moon for some time. Finally, conditions and situations aligned and I took myself down to DC to shoot the sunset and moonset at the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, and World War II Memorial. It was definitely one of the nicer evenings I can remember being […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Lincoln memorial, photography, Washington DC, Washington DC Photography, World War II Memorial

A Late Summer Sunset at the Air Force Memorial

September 16, 2015 by Navin Sarma

Last night was clear, but beautiful as a soft pink hugged the horizon below deep blues and the clear sky, If you haven’t been to the Air Force Memorial, you’re missing out on one of the nicest structures in the city

Categories: Blog • Tags: Air Force Memorial, Corporate Art, Fine Art, photography, Sunset, Washington DC

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Looking up at the Jefferson Memorial

September 15, 2015 by Navin Sarma

From the archives — a shot from below the Jefferson Memorial. I used an ultra wide angle and wide aperture for artistic effect.

Categories: Blog • Tags: Corporate Art, jefferson memorial, photography, Washington DC

Create the Moment

September 11, 2015 by Navin Sarma

As a landscape photographer, often times I must plan and travel to capture a shot I want. Sometimes, it is a grueling process that involves skimping on sleep, hiking long distances (perhaps in the dark), carrying gear, and finding the way home. This process is essential to create many provocative photographs. But it’s not the […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Abstract, Fine Art, Landscape Photography, ocean, photography

Looking Up at the Air Force Memorial

September 3, 2015 by Navin Sarma

You know the spot. I know the spot. I’m lucky to be the official photographer for the Air Force Memorial, one of the most majestic memorials I know — in Washington, D.C. or elsewhere!

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Preview: Washington DC Fine Art Photography for a Law Firm Client

September 1, 2015 by Navin Sarma

I recently finished a project to stock a prominent Washington, D.C. law firm with 5 large format canvas works! It was an awesome project and the designer did a wonderful job with the entire office (not just photography). Here’s a sample of one of the works, a 51″ x 82″ print of the U.S. Capitol. […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Canvas Print, Corporate Art, Fine Art, Hospitality Art, Law Firm Art, photography, Stock Photography, U.S. Capitol, Washington DC, Washington DC Fine Art

Rainbow at the Marine Corps Iwo Jima Memorial

August 20, 2015 by Navin Sarma

Today, we witnessed an excellent sunset as some storms passed over Washington DC. It was a while since I have been out, and I definitely had fun catching up with all in the my workshop group. Hope to see some of you soon!

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Back at It

August 12, 2015 by Navin Sarma

It’s been an eventful past several months with some pretty sweeping life changes. Some great, some bad, but such is life. While these events have taken my time and thoughts away from photography, lately I have come back around to re-evaluate my plans. I constantly ask myself questions to make sure that I am following […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Commercial, Fine Art, High Resolution, Landscape, license, Lincoln memorial, photography, Supreme Court, Washington DC, washington monument

In Memory of Dr. Padman S. Sarma, My Father

July 8, 2015 by Navin Sarma

My father passed away 2 weeks ago today. While we knew his end was coming, it really did not do much to dull the pain. In the spirit of the future and my dad’s wishes, I have tried my best to think positively about the future. He was an accomplished man and always proud of […]

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MORE Great Blue Herons at Great Falls!

June 16, 2015 by Navin Sarma

Last Sunday, I headed back to the MD side of Great Falls, otherwise known as the C&O Canal National Historic Park to shoot the sunset and the Great Blue Herons that populate the park during this time of year. This is my preferred location to shoot the herons over the VA side. If you want […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: dramatic, Great Blue Heron, Great Falls, Long Exposure, nature, panorama, Washington DC

Great Blue Herons at Great Falls National Park

June 9, 2015 by Navin Sarma

This past Sunday, I led a workshop at Great Falls National Park to catch the sunset and the Great Blue Herons that frequent the park at this time of year. I could count at least 15 birds, all majestic and graceful in the way they spar with their rivals, soar, and hunt (successfully) in the […]

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Inspiration, Part II

May 27, 2015 by Navin Sarma

A little over a year ago, I shared some paintings that were created with inspiration from my images. It’s really quite humbling and amazing that people can somehow identify with what I shoot and represent it in their own renditions. Cut to this month, when another image of mine, “Girl with Dog” from Cusco, Peru […]

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Sunset Reflection at Great Falls National Park

May 21, 2015 by Navin Sarma

This past Sunday, I ran a workshop at C&O National Historic Park, otherwise known as Great Falls Park on the Maryland side (at least that’s how I refer to it). We initially were at the banks of the falls, looking towards the Great Blue Herons that have begun to gather there. Seeing the potential for […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Great Falls, Great Falls National Park, nature, photography, photography instruction, Sunset, Washington DC, workshops

WWII Victory Flyover at the Air Force Memorial in Washington DC

May 8, 2015 by Navin Sarma

I just got back from shooting at the Air Force Memorial for the WWII Victory flyover. While a little bit removed from the action, it was still an amazing sight to see the old planes flying high above the skyline and the memorial and to chat with WWII vets themselves. I love shooting for the […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Air Force Memorial, Washington DC, WWII Flyover

Spring Tulips and Full Moon on the Washington DC Skyline and Netherlands Carillion

May 6, 2015 by Navin Sarma

After an extended period away from teaching due to the birth of our first child, I resumed photography workshops in Washington DC this past Sunday. I conducted the workshop at the Netherlands Carillion in Arlington, where in the spring time there is a grand showing of tulips facing the Washington DC Skyline, including the Lincoln […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Corporate Art, Fine Art Photography, Lincoln memorial, Netherlands Carillion, Photography Classes, Photography Workshop, Spring, Sunset, Tulips, US Capitol, Washington DC, washington monument

Air Force Memorial Photography

March 30, 2015 by Navin Sarma

Here’s a recent set of images I made from the Air Force Memorial. Not only is it marvellously grand in person, it is also a wonderfully photogenic structure. At wide angles, one can capture the great expanse to the sky and can create interesting shapes with the different angles of the Memorial’s dramatically curved spires. The sheen […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Advertising Photography, Air Force Memorial, Commercial Photography, Landscape Photography, sunrise, Washington DC Photography

Sunrise Panoramic at the Tidal Basin

March 23, 2015 by Navin Sarma

I find myself always moving to a panoramic when I shoot at this side of the Tidal Basin (near the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial and Martin Luther King Memorial). In contrast to my last image, this was slightly later in the morning just after the sun had risen. The brighter and more direct sunlight turned […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: DC Stock Image, Fine Art, High Resolution, man and nature, panorama, Panoramic, photography, Rights Managed, sunrise, Washington DC

Sunrise at the Tidal Basin

March 20, 2015 by Navin Sarma

Sunrise at the Tidal Basin offers many opportunities for a landscape photographer. For one, one encounters a very nice perspective when facing due east, where the sun and moon rise and color in the sky would appear on days when weather will allow it. Also, it provides a very nice view towards the Jefferson Memorial […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Advertising Photography, Commercial Photography, DC Stock Image, jefferson memorial, nature, sunrise, tidal basin, Washington DC, Washington DC High Resolution Image, Washington DC Landmarks, Washington DC Landscape Photography, Washington DC Stock Image, washington monument

Shenandoah National Park Images Published in National Park Calendar

March 16, 2015 by Navin Sarma

Just a quick plug that one of my favorite images from a sunrise at Great Falls National Park was selected and published on the cover of the 2016 National Park Calendar to be sold in National Park Service gift shops across the country! Keep a look out on your next trip to the parks!

Categories: Blog • Tags: Calendar, Image License, nature, photography, Shenandoah National Park

Peak Cherry Blossoms in Washington DC 2015

March 5, 2015 by Navin Sarma

NPS recently announced that the peak bloom for cherry blossoms in 2015 in Washington DC and the Cherry Blossom Festival is April 11-15 2015. You can read more on the National Cherry Blossom Festival or NPS website. The past few years have flipped between peaks in March and April. This picture is from March 2011, […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: 2015, cherry blossoms, Commercial Photography, Corporate Art, Fine Art, National Cherry Blossom Festival, National Park Service, Peak Bloom, photography, Washington DC, washington monument

Air Force Memorial Calendar and Brochure

March 4, 2015 by Navin Sarma

Nice to see my shots commissioned for the Air Force Memorial all over the 2015 Calendar and Brochure! I counted 10 of my images (including the cover) on the calendar, and all of the images on the brochure! Go check it out next time you’re visiting the Air Force Memorial — in my opinion the […]

Categories: Blog • Tags: Air Force Memorial, Commercial, Commission, Fine Art, Landscape, photography, Washington DC

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