Yes, you read that right. The June 27 Macro Seminar is go at the Chicago Botanic Garden. We will meet at 9 am in Classroom 4 of the Learning Center. Park in Lot 5 or 6, then walk over to the building. Don't go thru the Visitor Center or you'll miss us. What follows are some FAQs that should answer most, if not all of your questions. To register for this fun-filled one-off seminar, visit … [Read more...]
Autumn 2021 CBG Class Schdule just completed
Hi Everyone, Great news: We've just finalized my Chicago Botanic Garden Autumn Class Schedule. It took many emails, texts and even (dare I say it?) actual phone conversations to get it into final form but we finished it this morning. Even now, there may be location/room changes as the garden continues to slowly return to those thrilling days of 2019. This is a … [Read more...]
It’s still spring–think small
Several students (and other people) have wondered why I think spring is a special season for photographers. The answer, to me at least, is quite simple: Spring is a season of change which brings about new colors, textures and growth patterns. No matter what the height above the ground, spring subjects should be photographed with detailed concern for the small bits of growth. If ever there was a … [Read more...]
Spring: Old clothes and short tripods
Why old clothes? Because eye level perspectives are not appropriate for small spring subjects unless they are new buds on trees. Sometimes, I find a large, clean yard-waste bag to lie on. Other times when I'm concerned about missing the light, I'll just get down to the ground and shoot the shoots. While that works well from a photographic perspective, I don't live alone so I'd better be wearing an … [Read more...]
Natural Light starts April 1 at CBG
YES it's going to happen this coming Thursday. You can still enroll for 4 thrilling Thursday mornings back at the Chicago Botanic Garden. Check it out at www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted. Also, why not register for the ever-popular Photographing Signs of Spring that begins online Saturday, April 17. This class is online for 4 Saturdays from 9-11 am. I'll list more classes in the next day or two, so … [Read more...]
Prints for Sale at Reduced Prices
HI Everyone, It's time to create more space here in the office, so prints from my recent exhibitions are now for sale and the prices have been reduced. All prints are mounted on foam core and matted in black. Matted prints are $100, framed prints are $200. Payment options are limited to cash or check. Any of these could make a fine gift so consider the possibilities. Email … [Read more...]