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Intro to Photography Begins Sept. 8 at Elawa Farm

August 29, 2013

While September seems to be way out there, our ninth month actually begins in less than 1 week!  That means there is still time to register for this VERY informative class that has been designed specifically to make your camera your friend. Join us in the Elawa classroom  on Sunday afternoons from 1 – 4 pm  and take the mystery out of those menus and buttons on your camera.  Each meeting combines class discussions, handouts and images with actual picture taking on the grounds. It all makes for great fun in a relaxed setting. Call 847.234.1966 to register.

The 1917 buildings and grounds of Elawa Farm.

The 1917 buildings and grounds of Elawa Farm.

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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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