Jack Carlson Photography

New Spring & Early Summer Classes just Announced

Spring and Early Summer: a perfect time to learn about, and use your camera. sun arch 001

We’ve just finalized many new classes at both Elawa Farm and the Chicago Botanic Garden, so take a moment to explore the listings. New classes at Elawa Farm:Know Your Camera, Photographing Early Spring and Elawa Intermediate Photography New classes at the CBG: Intermediate Photography, Beginning Digital–Saturdays, Beginning Digital–Tuesday Evenings

To Register for Elawa Classes: Call 847.234.1966

To Register for Chicago Botanic Garden Classes: Call 847.835.8261

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Weekly Photo Tip

Just because you’ve filled the frame…

Too much light reduces interest. Like here.

There’s more to think about than just finding a frame-filling flower or any subject for that matter. Yes, I filled the frame by using a 190mm focal length, with an aperture of f8 (what else?) at 1/10 of a second shutter speed. Yes, the ISO was dialed down low (ISO 64) and the camera was on a tripod. So after having thought about all of that, why is this picture not a keeper? Because I didn’t check the light level that was bouncing off the flower so it’s really too hot (aka bright). Use the live view setting on your camera to assess the light, then dial it down if/when it’s too bright. Like here. See–Think–Act.

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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.