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Intermediate Class: It’s GO on Oct. 28 with just 4 students so come on down!

October 17, 2023

Subjects, frames and lead-lines are just some of the Intermediate Class topics.

I know the usual minimum enrollment is a minimum of 6 but not now. We’ve decided to run it with just 4 students (as I write this) to keep people in the program and provide camera knowledge that’s not available just anywhere. Yes, I work at the CBG, but with all undue modesty aside, our photography program here at the garden is really second to none!

The Intermediate Class is great fun with topics such as Selecting a Subject, Locating Leadlines, Finding Frames and Making a Photographic Metaphor and practicing these elements in a different part of the garden each week. This small-group learning experience will be a fine way to spend your Saturday mornings from 9-12 noon. Class runs for 6 Saturdays beginning October 29 – December 9. To enroll, visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted. Then scroll down to photography and find the class.

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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.

Upcoming Classes

Feb 15
8:00 am - 11:00 am

The Orchid Show class begins Feb. 15 at 8am

Feb 25
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Composition in Landscape Photography (2.25-3.25)

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