Jack Carlson Photography

Beginning Photo Class set for Monday Oct. 11–at CBG

Autumn colors waiting to be photographed.

Got camera questions? Want to get some wonderful autumn-color pictures? Well then, we have the perfect class for you. It’s Beginning Digital Photography that meets at the Chicago Botanic Garden from 9-12 noon on 4 Monday mornings beginning October 11. Don’t worry if you have a camera but no idea how it works because in this class we assume that you have no prior knowledge. Just remember to charge the camera’s battery before class and be certain to bring ti to class with you. That’s it! You’ll receive handouts during the week that you can read before class to prepare for the week ahead. Once in class, we will discuss the topic(s), watch powerpoints and then go out into the garden to practice using our cameras. It’s a great time–especially during autumn, so tell your friends to join us. They will thank you later. Note: Class is limited to DSLR or Mirrorless cameras, please.

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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.