Jack Carlson Photography

DIY Photo Challenge #2

  DIY Photo Challenge #2 Jack Carlson, Photography Instructor jack@jackcarlsonphotos.com DIY Challenges have been designed to keep you at the top of your photo skills. Unlike class assignments, the DIY Photo Challenges have no specific due date or location so they’re perfect for those of you who are “sheltering in place” and/or “working from home.” If you would like to share the … [Read more...]

DIY Photo Challenge #1

DIY Photo Challenge #1 Jack Carlson, Photography Instructor jack@jackcarlsonphotos.com Welcome to the first DIY Photo Challenge—the new concept that’s been designed to keep you at the top of your photo skills. Unlike class assignments, the DIY Photo Challenges have no specific due date or location so they’re perfect for those of you who are “sheltering in place” and/or “working from … [Read more...]

Yes, Private Lessons are Available

I've recently been receiving many emails from photo students who either wish to have a refresher on a topic or explore something new. Requests range from learning about a newly purchased camera or lens to working with flash or adding interest to images. Whatever the topic, it's always a great time: YOU determine what we will talk about, then we practice what we've just discussed. While private … [Read more...]

Calling All Garden Club Program Coordinators

Yes, I know. It's a thankless job: Getting a speaker for each month that your club meets and hoping that the budget holds. Finding a potential speaker is only a portion of the problem. Then you have to hope that you'll get a return call from the message you left. If that's your job description, hope is available. I've just booked 3 garden club speaking engagements this week. Discussing the program … [Read more...]

A Trip to the Swedish-American Museum

Today was planned some weeks ago. It was all about going to the Swedish-American Museum in Chicago with friends who were unable to make it to the opening of my exhibit "Natural Scenics." It also became a good time to meet the members of the speaking committee from a local garden club. They were interested in seeing my images and interviewing me for a presentation to their members. Knowing … [Read more...]

“Natural Scenics” Opens at Swedish-American Museum

Great time Friday night at the  Swedish-American Museum for the opening reception of  "Natural Scenics". Executive Director Karin Moen Abercrombie, Curator Emily England and the staff of exhibit committee had the large first-floor exhibit gallery in fine shape and the prints never looked better. I was asked to say a few words of welcome and speak a bit about why photography has become my … [Read more...]