by Navin Sarma
As we finally are seeing cold weather we regularly expect in late November, the autumn leaves — several weeks later than normal, are finally falling off of the trees. This past Saturday was a particularly amazing day. It started at 70 degrees on an afternoon we decided to take our baby to the zoo. By […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: autumn, fall, foliage, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
This evening, we saw an amazing supermoon rise over Washington DC. We chose the Constitution Gardens to allow us a view eastward to the rising moon while also seeing the peaking fall foliage. Enjoy!
Categories: Blog • Tags: supermoon, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
Last week, the Air Force Memorial celebrated its 10 year anniversary and I had the honor of photographing the event. The event included an amazing performance by the Air Force Memorial Band, a former American Idol contestant, speeches by distinguished guests, two flyovers, and a video presentation by former President George Bush. Also, Deborah James, […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: Air Force Memorial, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
On Sunday night, I captured the rising full moon as it rose beautifully over the National Museum of African American History and Culture. I used the lit path to lead the viewer into the image and used two exposures to capture the foreground and moon.
Categories: Blog • Tags: full moon, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
I had planned this shot for a while and finally went out to capture it. Usually this is a spot for sunrise but I was looking for the monument to be basked in light and looked to use the crowd to add mood. Might try this one again still. In Living Memory
Categories: Blog • Tags: Fine Art, photography, Sunset, Washington DC
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
by Navin Sarma
Yesterday evening, the forecast called for a cold front and a snow squall to hit our area just around sunset. A perfect time for me to capture a burst of snow at Great Falls National Park! I scampered towards the rocks… a bit treacherous given that they were icy and snow covered. I also had […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: Fine Art, Great Falls National Park, Image License, nature, panorama, photography, Prints, Snow, Stock Images, Washington DC, Winter
by Navin Sarma
This morning I went down to the Vietnam Memorial, Lincoln Memorial, and Washington Monument to check out the snow that had fallen overnight. At first the morning was gray, but soon after sunrise, the clouds began to break. The sun brought a bit of warmth to the scene that contrasted nicely with the blue sky. […]
Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: Fine Art, High Resolution, Large Format, license, Lincoln memorial, Prints, Snow, Stock Photography, Vietnam Memorial, Washington DC, Weather, Winter
by Navin Sarma
This past Monday, on Martin Luther King Day, I set out for a quick trip to West Virginia to hike in the snow and capture some winter landscapes. In DC, we intermittently experience snow, but the further west and higher in elevation you go, the weather changes. On average, 160 inches of snow falls each […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: blackwater falls state park, Fine Art Photography, Landscape Photography, nature, photography, Washington DC, Winter
by Navin Sarma
I want to share a quick post about my thoughts about photography gear. It’s a topic that many people feel is very important — almost absolutely necessary — in making good images. It’s easy to get enthralled by gear and technology. As a tech nerd myself, I find myself always looking at (read: salivating over) […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: How to do photography, photography, Photography Method, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
Yesterday, we had our first snowfall in the Washington, D.C. area. I for one am ALWAYS excited about the snow. Though there can be trecherous conditions and people can get hurt while driving, if people can keep as safe as possible, it really is a glorious time to be outside and enjoy the environment. Nothing […]
Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: Corporate Art, Fine Art, Landscape Photography, Large Format, National Mall, Nature Photography, Snow, Snowfall, Washington DC, washington monument, Winter
by Navin Sarma
Over the past month of so, I’ve been taking a bit of pause from photography. Just now am I getting the urge to get back in the field. Before I do so, I wanted to bring forward some images I had been working off and on. I finally present this moodier set of images from […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: Air Force Memorial, autumn, fall, Landscape Photography, License Images, U.S. Capitol, Washington DC, washington monument
by Navin Sarma
Another year and another moment to reflect! This was my fourth full year of doing photography seriously, and eighth year overall. I have certainly come a long way in these four years: learning intricate technical methods to produce modern imagery, shifting my thinking about photography from that of ‘recording my surroundings’ to ‘creating an image […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: Best of 2014, Fine Art, Landscape Photography, Large Format, photography, Top 10 Images of 2014, Washington DC, Washington DC Photography, Year in Review
by Navin Sarma
Earlier this month, I opened my second exhibit of the collection: “DC: Impressions of Urban Nature” at The Coupe in DC. You can see the prints anytime from now until the end of January! The Coupe is a really cool spot. Very chill, open nearly all of the time, with great food and coffee plus […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: Art Exhibition, Exhibition, Landscape Photography, Large Format Photography, The Coupe, The Coupe DC, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
This past Wednesday, I held my first show … a grand opening to show off 15 large format works on acrylic facemount of Washington, D.C. You can view details on the collection here. It was really an amazing time for me. I have been sharing my work pretty extensively over the past several years. At […]
Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: Art Show, Gallery, Hotel Art, Interior Design, Large Format Photography, photography, Washington DC, Washington DC Corporate Art, Washington DC Images, Washington DC Photography
by Navin Sarma
TONIGHT, Come celebrate my biggest milestone to date as a photographer, and see my work as it was meant to be seen — NOT as a small pic on the web with a watermark, but as large format acrylic mounted, fine art pieces. Even if you can’t come you can SUPPORT me by sharing this […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: Fine Art, l2 lounge, Large Format, photography, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
This morning, I hosted a private workshop on the Tidal Basin. We went to one of my favorite spots, the Kutz Bridge, for sunrise. I constantly find myself enamored (at least for now) with the way sunrise light plays with ripples in the water; I like this effect much more than long exposures that smooth […]
Categories: Blog, Washington, D.C. • Tags: Corporate Art, dc photography, Fine Art, High Resolution, images, Large Format, license, Photography Classes, Photography workshops, Prints, Washington DC
by Navin Sarma
On Saturday morning, I led another Washington DC Photography Workshop, this time on the tidal basin. The concentration for this session was panoramas. Panoramas are tough to pull off well, in my opinion. The key to an effective panorama is to have interesting elements placed horizontally and avoid large uninteresting areas of the frame, which […]
Categories: Blog • Tags: Corporate Art, High Resolution Photography, Photography Classes, Photography Workshop, Washington DC, Washington DC Images, Washington DC Photographer