Jack Carlson Photography

Natural Light Seminar is GO on Sept. 12 @ CBG

The Natural Light Seminar is set for Saturday, September 12. This new topic will be held from 9-12 noon at the Chicago Botanic Garden. We’ll discuss how to meter the light in any scene and the appropriate camera settings to use. Join us for extra insight into the use of light and shadows.

To register, call 847.835.8261 or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adult education.

Using light and shadows--just 2 of the seminar topics.

Using light and shadows–just 2 of the seminar topics.

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Weekly Photo Tip

Take the center column away

A definite Sign of Spring.

If your tripod has a center column, you will want to remove it before getting down to photograph spring flowers. Even with a 100-180mm focal length macro lens, your tripod will be too far from the subject. There are two options: 1. purchase a tripod with a removable center column or 2. just purchase a tripod that never had a center column. Of these two choices, I’d opt for the first one.

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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.