Jack Carlson Photography

August: Private lessons are on sale–Save $25/hour

No truncated lessons. You choose the topic.

 August is a perfect time for private lessons.

Here’s how they work: We meet at the Chicago Botanic Garden. The selected time is mutually convenient. You select one or more subjects in advance and let me know what they are in an email sent to jack@jackcarlsonphotos.com.

I bring appropriate written info which we discuss. Then it’s out to spots in the CBG to practice the topics. Each lesson is 1 hour and my usual fee is $125. The August Summer Special this year is just $100. Check your calendar, find a topic and send a note. Then we can arrange a time. It’s great fun. Weekends book out quickly so don’t wait to reserve a time. See you soon!

Send a note to me at jack@jackcarlsonphotos.com to arrange a time, place and date.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Just because you’ve filled the frame…

Too much light reduces interest. Like here.

There’s more to think about than just finding a frame-filling flower or any subject for that matter. Yes, I filled the frame by using a 190mm focal length, with an aperture of f8 (what else?) at 1/10 of a second shutter speed. Yes, the ISO was dialed down low (ISO 64) and the camera was on a tripod. So after having thought about all of that, why is this picture not a keeper? Because I didn’t check the light level that was bouncing off the flower so it’s really too hot (aka bright). Use the live view setting on your camera to assess the light, then dial it down if/when it’s too bright. Like here. See–Think–Act.

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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.