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FLASH!! — ALL CLASSES NOW OPEN

October 9, 2018

Jack Carlson                                                                             

Professional Photographer

Photography Instructor

email:     jack@jackcarlsonphotos.com

website: jackcarlsonphotos.com

Any of these classes will help you see the light.

 

 

Hi Everyone,

THIS JUST IN: ALL CLASSES ARE NOW OPEN FOR REGISTRATION. Check them out on jackcarlsonphotos.com or visit chicagobotanic.org/adult ed.

Then take your choice of one of the 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.

Just think: lights, holidays,cameras and Browniefests.  What a great combination! Don’t miss any shots during this wonderful season.

Hope to see you soon.

2018 Photo Classes

Intermediate Digital Photography6 Mon., Oct. 29 – Dec. 3, 9 a.m. – noon
Photographing Chicago Area Cemeteries4 Tues., Oct. 30 – Nov. 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Autumn Photography at Volo Bog2 Thurs., Nov. 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. & Nov. 8, 9 a.m. – noon
Photographing Trees in Autumn5 Fri., Nov. 2 – Dec. 7, 9 a.m. – noon (no class Nov. 23)
Photographing Bridges of the Garden4 Sat., Nov. 3 – Dec. 1, 9 a.m. – noon (no class Nov. 24)
Photography Techniques: Choosing the Proper LensSun., Nov. 4 , 9 a.m. – noon
Capturing the Holiday Lights – Beginner Tues., Nov. 27, 6 – 9 p.m.
Capturing the Holiday Lights – ExperiencedThurs., Nov. 29, 6 – 9 p.m.
Photography Techniques: FlashSat., Dec. 8, 9 a.m. – noon

2019 Photo Classes

Beginning Digital Photography4 Sat., Jan. 5 – July 26 , 9 a.m. – noon
Composition in Landscape Photography5 Mon.,  Jan. 7 – Feb. 11., 9 a.m. – noon (no class Jan. 21)
Beginning Digital Photography4 Fri., Feb. 1 – 22 ,  9 a.m. – noon
Intermediate Digital Photography6 Sat., Feb. 9 – Mar. 16, 9 a.m. – noon
Photography Techniques: MacroSat, Feb. 10, noon – 3 p.m.
The Ins and Outs of Flash Photography4 Wed., Feb. 13 – Mar. 6, 9 a.m. – noon
Photographing Orchids3 Sun., Feb. 24 – Mar. 10, 8 – 11 a.m.
Photographing Orchids3 Tues., Feb. 26 – Mar. 12, 8 – 11 a.m.
Intermediate Digital Photography6 Fri., Mar. 8 – Apr. 12, 9 a.m. – noon

Visit jackcarlsonphotos.com for photo tips and class info.

 

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Weekly Photo Tip

Get an Infrared Filter to create snow

 

Infra-red filter creates eerie snow effect.

Magnus, the faithful camera clubhouse cat, thoughtfully dropped a B+H gift card in my Christmas stocking. I used the card to order an Infrared (IR) filter which, as you will remember knocks out all wavelengths of light below the filter rating. In this case, all light below 930nm doesn’t make it through the filter, and the wavelengths that do make it require 2 1/2 minutes of exposure time. This filter is so dark red, the composing and focusing must be done before the filter is attached to the front of the lens. In addition to a tripod and ballhead, it helps to have gloves and a mug of some type of warm liquid to keep hands and insides warm while walking around behind the camera for those 150 seconds while the shutter is open.

IR filters come in varying strengths which affect the price. Mine wasn’t priced in the low-end promo department, but the effects it creates are both enjoyable and worth the price. Get one and see for yourself.

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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

Jul 9
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Waterlily Workshop-back at CBG by popular demand-Saturday, July 9

Jul 12
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Intermediate Digital is GO for July 12 on Zoom

Jul 24
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Choosing the Right Lens: Zoom in for 2 hours of info you’ll want to have

Jul 31
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Composition: Back at the garden by student demand–5 Sundays–starts July 31

Aug 6
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Hidden Gems of the Garden: Just waiting to be photographed starting August 6

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