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Beginning Photo Class begins Jan. 5 on Zoom

December 27, 2022

The Beginning Digital class will get you ready for spring pictures.

Yes, it’s almost the beginning of a new year which means you can spread the word about this fun and instructive class that’s designed to help folks use cameras that are not part of a mobile phone. People ask me if I ever use the phone in my camera and of course, the answer is yes, but for really important pictures, I’ll grab a camera to capture more digital info which will allow larger prints to be made. Now that you or someone you know has an actual camera, why not suggest that they enroll in this class? It is a mixture of pictures, handouts and of course, powerpoints that have been produced to underscore the topics. Oh, I almost forgot to mention that we have fun while messing about with all of this. It’s easy to enroll: just visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted. Then scroll down to the photography section and you’ll have it.

Hope the holidays have been enjoyable for you and that your happiness level goes straight up beginning Jan. 1. Hope to see you either on zoom or at the Chicago Botanic Garden sometime very soon.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Wondering if you need a tripod? Don’t be lazy.

Magnus the Camera Clubhouse cat deciding whether to help re-pack Christmas decorations.

I had 2 shots remaining on the roll of Tri-X 120 black/white film. Magnus, the Carlson Camera Clubhouse Cat was hanging out on the table as I was about to dismantle the Christmas tree. What a perfect time for an impromptu portrait session. The camera’s built-in flash was just high enough so that the light output didn’t get directly into his eyes, but was reflected by the lights on the tree. The cat is actually much sharper in reality than he may appear to you in this scan of the print. A tripod could have helped here and I do own several of them but the clubhouse floor was covered with boxes so making a trip to get one of those 3-legged camera supports just didn’t seem worth the time and effort. 

As I’ve written countless times, a tripod is your friend. Please remember that when you’re about to be overcome by laziness.

The camera I used for the shot of Magnus

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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

Feb 1
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

What’s happening in the Natural Light Class

Feb 2
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Intermediate Photography: Continue the Happiness

Mar 1
8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Photographing in Natural Light starts at the CBG on Feb. 1

Apr 15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Documenting Nature at the CBG –5 Saturdays– Starts April 15

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