Jack Carlson Photography

2022 Spring Classes Just Announced!

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 Digital4 Sat., Jan. 8 – 29, 9 – 11 a.m.online
Intermediate Digital Photography6 Sat., Feb. 5 – Mar. 12, 9 – 11 a.m.online
Photographing Orchids3 Wed., Feb 16 – Mar. 2, 8 – 11 a.m.PSL*
Photographing Winter Contrasts3 Thurs., Feb. 17 – Mar. 3, 9 a.m. – noonPSL*
Photographing Orchids3 Sun., Feb 27 – Mar. 13, 8 – 11 a.m.PSL*
Photography Techniques: MacroSun., Apr. 3, 9 – 11 a.m.online
Photographing Signs of Spring4 Thurs., Apr. 21 – May 12, 9 a.m. – noonPSL*
Ins and Outs of Flash Photography3 Fri., Apr. 22 – May 6, 9 a.m. – noonPSL*

 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

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Weekly Photo Tip

Get an Infrared Filter to create snow

 

Infra-red filter creates eerie snow effect.

Magnus, the faithful camera clubhouse cat, thoughtfully dropped a B+H gift card in my Christmas stocking. I used the card to order an Infrared (IR) filter which, as you will remember knocks out all wavelengths of light below the filter rating. In this case, all light below 930nm doesn’t make it through the filter, and the wavelengths that do make it require 2 1/2 minutes of exposure time. This filter is so dark red, the composing and focusing must be done before the filter is attached to the front of the lens. In addition to a tripod and ballhead, it helps to have gloves and a mug of some type of warm liquid to keep hands and insides warm while walking around behind the camera for those 150 seconds while the shutter is open.

IR filters come in varying strengths which affect the price. Mine wasn’t priced in the low-end promo department, but the effects it creates are both enjoyable and worth the price. Get one and see for yourself.

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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.