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Register Now for Spring/Summer CBG Classes

April 4, 2024

No truncated lessons this spring. YES, the spring/summer classes are up on the CBG website.

JACK CARLSON’S PHOTO CLASSES                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN  SPRING/SUMMER 2024 (4.1.24 Final)                                                                                                                                      

Japanese Islands in Spring 4 Fri., May 10 – June 7, 9 a.m. – noon (no class May 24) PSL
Beginning Digital Photography 4 Sat., June 1 – 22, 9 a.m. – noon PSL
Garden & Travel Photography 4 Wed., June 5 – 26, 9 a.m. – noon PSL
Photographing Butterflies and Blooms Mon, June 10, 8 – 10 a.m. CR4
Composition in Landscape Photography 5 Mon, June 24 – July 22, 9 a.m. – noon PSL
Photographing Roses Sat., June 29, 8 – 11 a.m. PSL
Close-up Photography: Telephoto Lens 3 Wed., July 10 – 24, 9 a.m. – noon CR4/PSL
Intermediate Digital Photography 6 Sat., July 13 – Aug. 17, 9 a.m. – noon PSL
Wide Angle Photography 3 Wed., July 31 – Aug. 14, 9 a.m. – noon PSL
Exploring Hidden Gems with Camera 4 Sat., Sept. 21 – Oct. 19,  9 a.m. – noon (no class Oct. 12) PSL

Notes:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                PSL is  Plant Science Lab (our usual meeting room in Regenstein Center)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     CR4 is Classroom 4 in the Learning Center

Multi-session classes feature a Browniefest during the final meeting. One-off classes/workshops do not, unfortunately, include a Browniefest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

Upcoming Classes

Jun 20
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Beginning Digital and the fun begins June 20 at the CBG

Jul 8
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Exploring and Photographing Bridges of the CBG starts July 8

Jul 25
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Intermediate Photography–The next step–starts Saturday, July 25

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