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Autumn 2021 CBG Class Schdule just completed

June 1, 2021

 

Hi Everyone, 

Save these dates for fall photo fun.

Great news: We’ve just finalized my Chicago Botanic Garden Autumn Class Schedule. It took many emails, texts and even (dare I say it?) actual phone conversations to get it into final form but we finished it this morning. Even now, there may be location/room changes as the garden continues to slowly return to those thrilling days of 2019.

This is a Save-the-Date listing since none of these classes are not yet available for registration. The “Lab” in red indicates a possible move to the Plant Science Lab in the Regenstein Center, but is not official as you read this. CR2 is Classroom 2 of the Learning Center.

Remember to check chicagobotanic.org/adulted for current photography classes. You might also want to visit jackcarlsonphotos.com for additional info about classes and who knows what. Won’t it be great to get the band back together–in one form or another?

Either way, I do hope to see you soon.

Jack

p.s. Urban Photography begins at the garden This Friday, June 4th. There’s still time to register at chicagobotanic.org/adulted.

 

 

Jack Carlson’s Autumn 2021 Classes at the Chicago Botanic Garden

 

 

How to Buy a Camera

Sat., Dec. 4, 9 – 11 a.m.

online

Photographing the Malott Japanese Garden

3 Sun., Sept. 12 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon                                      lab?

Lakeside

Photographing Reflections

4 Mon., Sept. 13 – Oct. 4, 8 a.m. – 11                                lab?

CR2

Photography Tips: Filters

Wed., Sept. 22, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. 

online

Photographing Trees

5 Sat., Oct. 2 – 30, 9 a.m. – noon                                           lab?

CR6

Beginning Digital Photography

4 Mon., Oct. 11 – Nov. 1, 9 a.m. – noon                                 lab?

CR2

Painting with Light Photography

4 Tues., Oct. 12 – Nov. 2, 6 – 9 p.m.                                    lab?

Lakeside/CR2

Photographing Bridges of the Garden

4 Sat., Nov. 6 – Dec. 4, 9 a.m. – noon (no class Nov. 27)   lab?

Lakeside

Intermediate Digital Photography

6 Mon., Nov. 8 – Dec. 13, 9 a.m. –  noon                            lab?

CR2

Photography Tips: Proper Lens

Sun., Nov. 21, 9 – 11 a.m.

online

 

 

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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 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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