Jack Carlson Photography

NEW–Intermediate Class Set for 5.13

Framing is just one of the topics in the class.

Thanks to the many student requests, we’re running another section of Intermediate Photography. The fun begins this coming Sunday, May 13, and runs through June 24. Class doesn’t meet on May 27 since it’s Memorial Day weekend.  From 9-12 noon on each of these Sunday mornings, students will explore the details of composition by adding lead-lines, frames and shadows to their images. THIS CLASS IS NOT LISTED IN THE Garden’s KEEP GROWING magazine, so this is your only notice.

Now with 3 Ways to Register
1. Call 847.835.8261
2. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org/education
3. Membership and Info Desk staff are now able to take registrations during periods of relative calm.

Intermediate Digital Photography

May 13 – June 24 (6 Sundays, No class May 27), 9 – 12 Noon, Plant Science Lab

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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.