Jack Carlson Photography

Photo Classes for 2022

You never know where/when autumn color will appear.

Jack Carlson’s 2022 Autumn Photo Classes at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Intermediate Digital Photography4 Mon., Sept. 26 – Oct. 17, 9 am – 12:30 pm   CR4

 

 

Photo Tips for the HolidaysSat., Nov. 19, 9 – 11 a.m.online
How to Buy a CameraSat., Dec. 3, 9 – 11 a.m.online
Photographing Trees in Autumn Color4 Fri., Sept. 30 – Oct. 21, 9 a.m. – noon    CR4/Lab
Night Photography: Painting with Light4 Mon., Nov. 7 – 28, 6 – 9 p.m.                             PSL

        Just Added

 Capturing Autumn Color            1 Thursday, September 15, This Zoom presentation is produced in conjunction with the Skokie Photographic Society

  Exploring the Volo Bog                    1 Thursday, November 10, 10 – 3 pm      Volo, IL                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  We’re planning to be at the Volo Bog around/during the peak of the tamarack autumn color, so you won’t want to miss this one.

To enroll in any CBG classes, register by phone by calling (847) 835-6801

 Remember to visit jackcarlsonphotos.com for class details and assorted photo musings.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                

 

 

 

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Weekly Photo Tip

The earlier, the better for soft light

Soft light, f20 @ 1/800, 180mm focal length

There was more light than heat outside the Camera Clubhouse yesterday morning which made a perfect setting for some close-up flower pictures. I decided that an ISO of 400 would work well–especially in the shaded areas–and provide hand-holding shutter speeds. That plan worked quite well with only a few images that needed to be tossed into the garbage can. I had enough time to consider the options for camera settings which were mainly focal length and aperture. You’ll remember that these are the two controls that control both image sharpness and background blur. White Balance is only for changing the color from the light source so I set the full sun mode and forgot about it even when shooting into shaded areas. The images surrounding this article are from the morning shoot. Here’s my advice when the sun is out: Get UP and Get OUT with your camera. On days when the sun sleeps in, Get UP and Get OUT to find locations that are good shooting spots on sunny days.

This is more inclusive. F11 @1/250, 70mm focal length.

Be more inclusive. f11@1/400, 122mm focal length.

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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.