Jack Carlson Photography

The Rose Workshop filling fast–don’t wait to register

Lean how to add just enough light.

It’s new and promises to be a wonderful Saturday morning. Yes, the new Rose Garden Workshop on Saturday, June 29 is about to sell out. Max Cap enrollment is 16 and we’re nearly there. We’ll be in the CBG Rose Garden practicing shutter and aperture changes in morning light. Even though I don’t sell them, tripods are strongly encouraged since they hold your camera without complaint while you compose the shot. To register, visit www.chicagobotanic.org/adulted. Then scroll down to the Photographing Roses. Class meets on only one Saturday, June 29, from 8 – 11 am. As always, class is limited to DSLR or Mirrorless cameras. No phones or pads, please.

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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.