Jack Carlson Photography

Welcome back, Jack

Hope autumn has color this year.

Hi Everyone,

It’s been sometime since I was able to update the site due to some health problems. Those seem to be subsiding which will allow me to get back to writing and adding images. Several classes at the CBG have very recently concluded or are still in process. A good time has been had by everyone (so they tell me) which makes it all worthwhile from my side. The autumn classes will be listed on another page, so don’t wait to check it out. Enrollment has been on the rise for all of my classes so I wouldn’t care to think that some students couldn’t get in due to late registration.

Here’s hoping your summer was all you hoped it would be and that the transition to autumn (“fall” sounds so injurious to one’s health) will have color in your life and pictures.

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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.