Jack Carlson Photography

Great news: Natural Light and Intermediate classes are GO!

WOOHOO! They’re both running!

I’ve just received notice from the CBG school staff that these two classes have reached the MTR numbers (Minimum to Run) for enrollment. Either way, why not join us? There’s always plenty of photo phun. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted then scroll down to photography and you’ll see these classes. Hope to see YOU in at least one of them!

02/01/2023 9:00 AM
Photographing in Natural Light
Plant Science Lab – Regenstein Center
This class meets in person on Wednesday mornings (9-12 noon) at the Chicago Botanic Garden
02/02/2023 6:30 PM
Intermediate Digital Photography: Online
Online Course 2-Zoom

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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.