Jack Carlson Photography

  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Photography
  • Classes
  • DIY Challenge
  • Tips
  • Contact

2022 Spring Classes Just Announced!

December 7, 2021

HI Everyone,

WOOHOO! The Orchid Show Returns!

We’ve just finalized these classes for the first part of 2022.

What’s New? Photographing Winter Contrasts will explore the shdows and sparkles that are found only in this special-light season.  The Orchid Show Classes return after almost a 2-year absence! either Sundays or Wednesdays. These always book out quickly so keep watching the CBG website so you won’t miss the chance to enroll. It’s great fun–even with an 8 am start!

Use this as a date planner since only some of these classes are up on the CBG website and available for registration.

Remember: Private lessons are available and make a perfect gift to give (or receive) and the student selects the topics to work on.  To arrange your time and days, just email me with your schedule. You select the subjects for each lesson. It’s always great fun, so don’t wait–good times book out early.

Have a most enjoyable Holiday Season and I’ll plan to see you soon. 

 

Jack

Jack Carlson’s 2022 Classes at Chicago Botanic Garden

January – April 2022                                                                    

 

Beginning Digital 4 Sat., Jan. 8 – 29, 9 – 11 a.m. online
Intermediate Digital Photography 6 Sat., Feb. 5 – Mar. 12, 9 – 11 a.m. online
Photographing Orchids 3 Wed., Feb 16 – Mar. 2, 8 – 11 a.m. PSL*
Photographing Winter Contrasts 3 Thurs., Feb. 17 – Mar. 3, 9 a.m. – noon PSL*
Photographing Orchids 3 Sun., Feb 27 – Mar. 13, 8 – 11 a.m. PSL*
Photography Techniques: Macro Sun., Apr. 3, 9 – 11 a.m. online
Photographing Signs of Spring 4 Thurs., Apr. 21 – May 12, 9 a.m. – noon PSL*
Ins and Outs of Flash Photography 3 Fri., Apr. 22 – May 6, 9 a.m. – noon PSL*

 Now with 3 Ways to Register for Classes
1. Call: Customer Service: (847) 835-6801, Main: (847) 835-5440 or Member: (847) 835-8215 during business hours
2. Visit :www.chicagobotanic.org/adult education
3. Ask: Membership and Info Desk staff about class registration

I’ll add class details as time permits.

 *Note: PSL is the Plant Science Lab in the Regenstein Center at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Weekly Photo Tip

Filters can make a difference

18mm, f8 @ 1/30, no filter

18mm, f8 @ 1/80 with 3-stop ND Grad

I received a 3-stop, soft-edge ND grad filter from the Camera Clubhouse cats. They decided to purchase from Breakthrough Photography since I mentioned that one of my students brought Breakthrough Filters to a recent class and, on inspection, the filters seemed to be very well made. An ND Grad filter starts dark and fades to clear so the placement of the dark portion is determined by both the bright part of the scene and the photographer. This filter made quite a difference in holding down the sun in the upper part of the image. Check out the “no-filter” image and ND Grad image. The difference will amaze you. Please note: I have no affiliation with Breakthrough Photography and chose them only based on student referral. 

Read more tips

About Jack

A classically trained musician since childhood, Jack Carlson always had the “ear” of an artist. It was only a short step to develop the artist’s “eye” as well.

The portfolio of this certified photographer reveals images that emphasize mood and composition. Their purpose is to present a feeling in addition to portrayal of person, place or thing. Sometimes that feeling is nostalgia; other times it is serenity.

Each photograph tells a story.

Upcoming Classes

Jun 6
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

New! Photographing in the Style of Piet Oudolf

Jun 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Photographing in Natural Light begins June 8 at the CBG

Jun 10
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Butterflies and Blooms–One off–on June 10

Jun 20
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Beginning Digital and the fun begins June 20 at the CBG

Jul 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Exploring and Photographing Bridges of the CBG starts July 8

Jul 25
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intermediate Photography–The next step–starts Saturday, July 25

View Calendar

ALL PHOTOS Copyright © 2012 - 2026 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED · Website by With A Voice Like This