Jack Carlson Photography

Landscape Comp Class set for July 11

Get ready to explore the 5 basic elements of photo composition. Each of our 5 meetings will be devoted to one of them and will let you expand your photo “eye.” We’ll meet on 5 Monday mornings from 9-12 noon. Some places remain, so call 847.835.8261 or go on-line to www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted to reserve your place in this exciting class. Classes: July 11,18,25 and August 1,8.

Texture: One of the 5 basic elements

Texture: One of the 5 basic elements

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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.