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 Photography	6 Mon., Oct. 29 – Dec. 3, 9 a.m. – noon
Photographing Chicago Area Cemeteries	4 Tues., Oct. 30 – Nov. 20, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Autumn Photography at Volo Bog	2 Thurs., Nov. 1, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. & Nov. 8, 9 a.m. – noon
Photographing Trees in Autumn	5 Fri., Nov. 2 – Dec. 7, 9 a.m. – noon (no class Nov. 23)
Photographing Bridges of the Garden	4 Sat., Nov. 3 – Dec. 1, 9 a.m. – noon (no class Nov. 24)
Photography Techniques: Choosing the Proper Lens	Sun., Nov. 4 , 9 a.m. – noon
Capturing the Holiday Lights – Beginner	Tues., Nov. 27, 6 – 9 p.m.
Capturing the Holiday Lights – Experienced	Thurs., Nov. 29, 6 – 9 p.m.
Photography Techniques: Flash	Sat., Dec. 8, 9 a.m. – noon

2019 Photo Classes

Beginning Digital Photography	4 Sat., Jan. 5 – July 26 , 9 a.m. – noon
Composition in Landscape Photography	5 Mon., Jan. 7 – Feb. 11., 9 a.m. – noon (no class Jan. 21)
Beginning Digital Photography	4 Fri., Feb. 1 – 22 , 9 a.m. – noon
Intermediate Digital Photography	6 Sat., Feb. 9 – Mar. 16, 9 a.m. – noon
Photography Techniques: Macro	Sat, Feb. 10, noon – 3 p.m.
The Ins and Outs of Flash Photography	4 Wed., Feb. 13 – Mar. 6, 9 a.m. – noon
Photographing Orchids	3 Sun., Feb. 24 – Mar. 10, 8 – 11 a.m.
Photographing Orchids	3 Tues., Feb. 26 – Mar. 12, 8 – 11 a.m.
Intermediate Digital Photography	6 Fri., Mar. 8 – Apr. 12, 9 a.m. – noon

Visit jackcarlsonphotos.com for photo tips and class info.

Don’t leaf good subjects in the snow.

Even though it may be melting, the snow that’s still around the Carlson Camera Clubhouse is acting like a giant white board when it comes to reflecting light. When set to either A (or Av) or S (Tv), the camera’s light meter may want to shut down a bit since it’s only goal is to even out the light in any scene. If your snow shots are looking a bit gray they are either (very) old monochrome snaps or under-exposed newer images. What’s to do? Remember your old friend , the exposure compensation setting. You may be lucky enough to have a +/- button on the camera body which you can press then turn the thumb wheel to add or subtract light in 1/3 stop increments. If no button, look for light or exposure adjustments in the camera’s menu where you can find, then change the light level.

Remember this old bromide: When it’s bright, Add Light. No, I didn’t come up with that line, but I continue to perpetuate its use. You should, too.

Also, remember to shoot BEFORE action happens to capture movement in the frame. Once you see it, then push the button, it’s too late.

Shoot before you see it drop.

FLASH!! — ALL CLASSES NOW OPEN

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

Bright Light and Melting Snow Shots

Documenting Nature at the CBG –5 Saturdays– Starts April 15

Garden & Travel Photography is Go for June 1

Beginning Digital begins back at the CBG–Saturdays in June

Butterflies and Blooms Workshop–June 21st

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

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