Jack Carlson Photography

Intermediate Photo Classes Start Nov. 19 and 22

Intermediate Photo classWednesday or Saturday mornings will find students learning about lead-lines, framing and other ways to put a new, creative perspective in the images they capture. If the Intro classes are all about how to drive your car, the Intermediate classes answer the “where should we go?” question. Each of the 4 meetings of these 9-12 noon classes will find us exploring different parts of The Garden. It’s great fun, so just call 847.835.8261 to register. November 19-December 17 (no class 11.26) 4 Wednesdays or November 22- December 20 (no class 11.29)

9 am — 12 noon

Helping a student during recent class.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Get an Infrared Filter to create snow

 

Infra-red filter creates eerie snow effect.

Magnus, the faithful camera clubhouse cat, thoughtfully dropped a B+H gift card in my Christmas stocking. I used the card to order an Infrared (IR) filter which, as you will remember knocks out all wavelengths of light below the filter rating. In this case, all light below 930nm doesn’t make it through the filter, and the wavelengths that do make it require 2 1/2 minutes of exposure time. This filter is so dark red, the composing and focusing must be done before the filter is attached to the front of the lens. In addition to a tripod and ballhead, it helps to have gloves and a mug of some type of warm liquid to keep hands and insides warm while walking around behind the camera for those 150 seconds while the shutter is open.

IR filters come in varying strengths which affect the price. Mine wasn’t priced in the low-end promo department, but the effects it creates are both enjoyable and worth the price. Get one and see for yourself.

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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.