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ENJOY the DECEMBER HOLIDAYS

December 12, 2018

Jack Carlson                                                                          

Professional Photographer

Photography Instructor

email:     jack@jackcarlsonphotos.com

website: jackcarlsonphotos.com

 

Any of these classes will help you see the light.

Hi Everyone,

It’s the season for happiness, so here’s hoping there will be some in your life. Photo classes take a bit of a break until January 5th. Check out the list, then register–all are available on line or call the Chicago Botanic Garden office at 847.835.8261. Just think: New camera experiences in the new year! What a great combination! Don’t miss any shots during this wonderful season. Hope to see you again soon. Happy Holidays!

Jack

 3 Ways to Register:
1. Call 847.835.8261
2. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/education
3. Membership and Info Desk staff are now able to take registrations during periods of relative calm.

2019 Photo Classes at CBG

Beginning Digital Photography 4 Sat., Jan. 5 – July 26 , 9 a.m. – noon
Composition in Landscape Photography 5 Mon.,  Jan. 7 – Feb. 11., 9 a.m. – noon (no class Jan. 21)
Beginning Digital Photography 4 Fri., Feb. 1 – 22 ,  9 a.m. – noon
Intermediate Digital Photography 6 Sat., Feb. 9 – Mar. 16, 9 a.m. – noon
Photography Techniques: Macro Sat, Feb. 10, noon – 3 p.m.
The Ins and Outs of Flash Photography 4 Wed., Feb. 13 – Mar. 6, 9 a.m. – noon
Photographing Orchids 3 Sun., Feb. 24 – Mar. 10, 8 – 11 a.m.
Photographing Orchids 3 Tues., Feb. 26 – Mar. 12, 8 – 11 a.m.
Intermediate Digital Photography 6 Fri., Mar. 8 – Apr. 12, 9 a.m. – noon

 

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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.

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