Jack Carlson Photography

Beginning Digital Class Set for 3.14 @ CBG

Find out what's around the photo bend in this class.

Find out what’s around the photo bend in this class.

The next Saturday edition of Beginning Digital Photography is just around the corner. For each of 4 Saturday mornings from 9-12, we’ll take the mystery out of menus, buttons and terms. Learning all about life after “auto” settings is really interesting and informative. No previous photo experience required so why not join us. There’s always something interesting to photograph at the Chicago Botanic Garden. To register, call 847.835.8261 or visit chicagobotanic.org/adult education.

March 14–April 11 (No class 4.4)

9-12 noon

Plant Science Lab

p.s. A class at the CBG makes a great gift.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Watch that flash!

I was recently at a holiday party and decided to photograph some of the guests with the camera I carry when I don’t want to carry a camera. It’s a fixed-lens (35mm equiv. focal length) with a built-in flash that’s directly over the lens. The light from the flash goes directly into the subject’s eyes and creates the dreaded Red-Eye (aka retinal bounce.) Ask your subjects to look slightly down or a bit away from the camera so your pictures won’t look like this one.

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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.