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Butterflies & Blooms: The Perfect Last-Minute Photo Gift

June 17, 2015

The benefits of a tripod and manual focus.

The benefits of a tripod and manual focus.

B&B Sign The photographer in your life (you?) will love this chance to explore the Butterflies & Blooms exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden.  Each single-session features early entrance before the 10 am general admission. It’s the only time tripods are permitted inside which makes it perfect for capturing wall-worthy images of these unique creatures.

Choose either Thursday, June 25, or Saturday, June 27.

Class begins at 7 am in the Lakeside Room in the CBG Visitor Center. After viewing a powerpoint presentation, we take a walk to the exhibition where we have more than an hour of photo time.

Registration is fast and simple. Just call the registrar at 847.835.8364 to secure a place on either day. This opportunity won’t be offered  again until next summer, so don’t wait. Call today.

Butterflies & Blooms Photo Opp

June 25 or June 27,

Inside the B&B Exhibition

Inside the B&B Exhibition

7am – 10am, Lakeside Room, Visitor Center

Register by phone: 847.835.8364 

 

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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.

Upcoming Classes

Jun 6
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

New! Photographing in the Style of Piet Oudolf

Jun 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Photographing in Natural Light begins June 8 at the CBG

Jun 10
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Butterflies and Blooms–One off–on June 10

Jun 20
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Beginning Digital and the fun begins June 20 at the CBG

Jul 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Exploring and Photographing Bridges of the CBG starts July 8

Jul 25
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intermediate Photography–The next step–starts Saturday, July 25

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