Soft light is one of the many levels we’ll explore

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where flash photography is not allowed? Could artificial light disturb the honesty of a photo?

This 4-week class will explore various ways to capture an image in all types of light levels. We’ll also learn techniques that use natural light from available sources to be able to capture realistic and untouched images. Great fun will be had by all photographic students, even before we get to Browniefest.

Some places are still available, but don’t wait too long.
To Register call 847.835.8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adult ed/photography

Photographing in Natural Light

April 21 – May 12 (4 Thursdays) 9-12noon

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.

Natural Light Class is GO on April 21

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where flash photography is not allowed? Could artificial light disturb the honesty of a photo?

Filters can make a difference

The Orchid Show class begins Feb. 15 at 8am

Composition in Landscape Photography (2.25-3.25)

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where flash photography is not allowed? Could artificial light disturb the honesty of a photo?

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