Jack Carlson Photography

Orchid Show Time at CBG

Just some of the orchids waiting to be photographed.

Preparations are fully underway for the 2019 Orchid Show at the Chicago Botanic Garden. In fact this year’s show

In the Tropics runs from February 9 – March 24, 2019 and is open most days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We’re running 2 orchid show photo classes this year to make it easy for everyone to join us before the show opens to the public. Learn ways to light flowers in addition to focusing and composing tips that will delight you and everyone who sees your images.

Sunday Class: Feb 24 – March 10 (3 Sundays) 8-11 am   Tuesday Class: Feb 26 – March 12 (3 Tuesdays) 8-11 am.

As you may know, there are 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.

 

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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.