Jack Carlson Photography

Student Photo Exhibition Opens to Rave Reviews

Visit the Student Photo Exhibition.

The Joutras Gallery in the Regenstein Center was a hotbed of happiness on Thursday, August 23 when the doors to the 8th Annual Student Photo Exhibition opened. Most of the 44 student photographers had smiles that stretched from the CBG to B&H in New York City.  Why not be proud of your print when you realize it’s one of those the judges found to have an interest level that surpassed many of the entries. In addition to the students, most the photography department instructional staff of the  dropped by to congratulate the students. Jill Selinger, Manager of Adult Education and Photography Program was also on hand for the festivities.

Visit the Joutras Gallery to enjoy the 44 student prints plus some from instructors. You’ll be amazed at the the professional level of the photography.The exhibition is open from 9 – 6 pm daily and runs through September 22.

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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.