Jack Carlson Photography

CBG Evening Intermediate Class Nears GO on July 22.

Intermediate Photography needs only 2 students to get the green light for the July 22nd start. The evening edition of this class is always a good time since long shadows make great subjects. Learn about lead lines and framing techniques in addition to determining what makes a good subject. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your photo skills to the next level. To register, call the Chicago Botanic Garden school office at 847.835.8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adult education.

 

 

Learn to tell a story with a partial image

Learn to tell a story with a partial image

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Weekly Photo Tip

Take the center column away

A definite Sign of Spring.

If your tripod has a center column, you will want to remove it before getting down to photograph spring flowers. Even with a 100-180mm focal length macro lens, your tripod will be too far from the subject. There are two options: 1. purchase a tripod with a removable center column or 2. just purchase a tripod that never had a center column. Of these two choices, I’d opt for the first one.

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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.