Jack Carlson Photography

CBG Student Photo Exhibition Opens 8.23

The image I almost submitted for the show.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes for a student image to get accepted in the photo exhibition, this is your opportunity to find out. Opening this Thursday, August 23 , the first night reception begins at 6 pm. It’s a great time to meet other members of the photography department teaching staff while enjoying light refreshments.

The exhibition continues for almost 1 month, and is open every day without charge. Visit the Joutras Gallery in the Regenstein Center (not the Learning Center) to enjoy these visual delights and see what the CBG’s Photography Program can do for you.

Hope to see you this Thursday night at 6 pm.

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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.