Jack Carlson Photography

5 Students needed for 9.16 Japanese Island Class at CBG

Here's great news: We're going to run a 2nd section of Photographing the Japanese Islands--if 5 or more people let me know they will enroll in the class. Dates are: September 16-23-30, from 9-12 noon at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Once you've decided to join us, send a note to me at the usual: jack@jackcarlsonphotos.com. When we have at least 5 students, the school and registration staff will add … [Read more...]

Darien Garden Club hosts Zoom Meeting on 9.8

I'm honored to have been asked by the Darien Garden Club to be the speaker at their September meeting. It's now going to be held on Zoom so why not join us. Visit dariengardenclub.com for details and the invitation. Plan to sign on about 6:45 pm so you will be ready for the 7 pm meeting. A wonderful evening will be had by all since there are new handouts and 2 powerpoint presentations just … [Read more...]

CBG Autumn Classes Just Announced–Save the Dates

Japanese Garden Photography  3 Fri., Sept. 11 - 25, 9 a.m. - noon Lakeside Room Photographing Trees 5 Sat., Oct. 10 - Nov. 7, 9 a.m. - noon TBD Beginning Digital Photography 4 Mon., Oct. 12 - Nov. 2, 9 - 11 a.m. Online Painting with Light Photography 4 Tues., Oct. 13 - Nov. 3, 6 - 9 p.m TBD Photograph Hidden Gems of the Garden 4 Thurs., Oct. 15 - Nov. 5, 9 a.m. - … [Read more...]

The olde Carlson Camera Clubhouse is open again

Hi Everyone, You have no doubt been wondering why the website has not been updated for some time. Well, here's the story: I've had some health problems that involved surgery. That meant I was unable to sit down at the keyboard to whip up some new photo tips or list classes. Plus, there have been classes both online and actual that were new and required research, writing and shooting images for … [Read more...]

CBG In-person Classes

Hi Everyone, It's great to be back in ye Olde Camera Clubhouse after taking a week off. Many of you have been asking about the in-person classes that we  have scheduled so zip over to the classes section of this site for more detailed info. Won't it be nice to return to an actual class? While there will be a few changes from our normal Plant Science Lab venue, you're certain to have a good … [Read more...]