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September 8, 2019

Don’t miss the boat. Register soon.

 

Hi Everyone,

Now that school has resumed, it’s time to think about color changes and closing         farmer’s markets. It’s also time to dust off the old camera and enroll in a class or two. We have some additions to the student favorites. Why not check them out and enroll while there’s still space available. Don’t miss the boat—register today!

Autumn 2019 Classes

An additional class: Photographing Trees, 5 Sats, Sept. 28 – Oct. 26, 9-12 noon

             

          Beginning Digital Photography   4 Mon., Oct. 7 – 28 , 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab
          Photo Techniques: Choosing Proper Lens             Sun, Nov. 3, 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab
          Intermediate Digital Photography  6 Mon., Nov. 11 – Dec. 16 , 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab
          New! Greenhouse class (not macro) 4 Thurs., Nov. 7 – Dec. 5, 8 – 11 a.m. (no class Nov. 28) Plant Science Lab
          New Venues! Painting with Light 4 Tues., Oct. 15 – Nov. 5, 6 – 9 p.m. Plant Science Lab
          New! How to Buy a Camera Sun., Dec. 1, 9 a.m. – noon Plant Science Lab
          Capturing the Holiday Lights – Beginner Tues., Dec. 3, 6 – 9 p.m. Plant Science Lab
          Capturing the Holiday Lights – Intermediate Tues., Dec. 10, 6 – 9 p.m. Plant Science Lab

 

As you may know by now, there are actually 3 Ways to Register:
1. Call 847.835.8261 during business hours
2. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/education
3. Membership and Info Desk staff are now able to take registrations during periods of relative calm.

There are Browniefests just waiting to be held, so let’s spend some QCT (Quality Camera Time) together. Come back whenever your schedule permits.

Hope to see you soon.

Jack

                                                        

Don’t miss the boat. Register soon.

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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. 

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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.

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

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