Jack Carlson Photography

Intermediate Students prepare to select a subject

Intermediate photography takes images to the next level. Find a subject, then decide how best to photograph it. What and how to meter the light, what f-stop should be used, and what about exposure-compensation? Just some of the questions that will be answered in this after-introduction class. Join us on 4 Wednesday evenings July 20 thru August 10 from 6-9pm. It’s a wonderful time of the day and the year to be outside with a camera! TO register, call 847.835.8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted.  Hope to see you soon!

It's about light & shadows.

It’s about light & shadows

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Weekly Photo Tip

Just because you’ve filled the frame…

Too much light reduces interest. Like here.

There’s more to think about than just finding a frame-filling flower or any subject for that matter. Yes, I filled the frame by using a 190mm focal length, with an aperture of f8 (what else?) at 1/10 of a second shutter speed. Yes, the ISO was dialed down low (ISO 64) and the camera was on a tripod. So after having thought about all of that, why is this picture not a keeper? Because I didn’t check the light level that was bouncing off the flower so it’s really too hot (aka bright). Use the live view setting on your camera to assess the light, then dial it down if/when it’s too bright. Like here. See–Think–Act.

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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.