Jack Carlson Photography

Urban Class visits Chicago, August Class Planned

The 2017 Urban Photo Class is enjoying trips on the Chicago Water Taxi in addition to exploring the Lurie Garden on foot as we capture Chicago sights. Another Urban Class is planned for August 3-31 (5 Thursdays). Call 847.835.8261 to register for all the photo fun.

Some Urban students reflected in the “bean.”

Members of 2017 Urban Class in Chinatown

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Weekly Photo Tip

Keep camera parallel with subject

When colors are dramatically different, you will want to keep the focus sharp across the frame. That’s a bit easier to do when you’re hand-holding the camera to grab a shot of a moving subject. Keep reminding yourself to find–and keep–that parallel for maximum sharpness. It works quite well for small subjects.

Keep camera parallel with flat subjects. F6.3 @ 320, ISO 200

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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.