Jack Carlson Photography

Capture Autumn Color on 4 Fridays at Elawa or 4 CBG Sundays

September/October mornings make a perfect setting for capturing the images found only during this multi-colored season. Learn secrets used by professional photographers.  Add some WOW to your photos on either Friday mornings at Elawa Farm or Sunday mornings at The Botanic Garden.
Elawa Farm Class: Sept. 27 — Oct. 18 (4 Fridays) 9 — 12 noon   To register call: 847-234.1966
Chicago Botanic Garden Class: Sept. 22 — October 13 (4 Sundays) 9 — 12 noon     To register call 847.835.8261

A slight suggestion of autumn tells the story.

A slight suggestion of autumn tells the story.

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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.