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Spring Classes CBG

March 17, 2017

HI Everyone,

White adds great color–too bad it’s snow.

Here’s the list of my spring classes at the Chicago Botanic Garden. I’ll add details as time permits. If time is not your friend, check out the Garden’s Keep Growing magazine or visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted/photography. Just remember you can register by calling 847.835.8261, visiting the website or dropping by the Info Desk in the Visitor Center when you’re next at the garden. Lot’s of exciting camera times are just ahead, and that’s before we get to the brownies! Hope to see you soon.

       Jack’s Spring classes at          Chicago Botanic Garden
Photographing Signs of Spring4 Wed., Apr. 5 – May 3, 9 a.m. – noon (no class Apr. 19)
Intermediate Digital Photography 6 Tues., Apr. 25 – May 30, 9 a.m. – noon
Garden & Travel Photography4 Fri., Apr. 28 – May 19, 9 a.m. – noon
Spring Photography on Malott Japanese Islands4 Sat., Apr. 29 – May 20, 8 – 11 a.m.
Photography Tools & Techniques: FiltersSun., Apr. 30, 9 a.m. – noon
Photographing in Natural Light4 Thurs., May 11 – June 1, 9 a.m. – noon
The In and Outs of Flash4 Wed., May 17 – June 7, 9 a.m. – noon
Urban Photography5 Fri., June 2 – 30, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Photographing Butterflies & BloomsThurs., June 15, 7 – 10 a.m.  (overflow June 22)
Photographing Butterflies & BloomsSat., June 17, 7 – 10 a.m. (overflow June 24)
Photography Tools & Techniques: FocusSun., June 4, 9 a.m. – noon  
Beginning Digital Photography4 Tues., June 6 – 27, 6 – 9 p.m.

 

 

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Weekly Photo Tip

Bright Light and Melting Snow Shots

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.

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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

Apr 15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

Apr 15
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Garden & Travel Photography is Go for June 1

Jun 3
9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Beginning Digital begins back at the CBG–Saturdays in June

Jun 21
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Butterflies and Blooms Workshop–June 21st

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