Jack Carlson Photography

Winter Contrasts Class Syllabus

Sky and water: Important parts of winter contrasts.

Hi Everyone,

Several people have emailed questions about the content of this class since it’s (a) new and (b) in winter. Because it’s new, more time than usual has been required for me to get the final form together. I have it finished so here’s the syllabus. Please join us if you can–new classes are always great fun! There are 3 Ways to Register
1. Call: Customer Service: (847) 835-6801, Main: (847) 835-5440 or Member: (847) 835-8215 during business hours
2. Visit :www.chicagobotanic.org/adult education
3. Ask: Membership and Info Desk staff about class registration

 

 

 

Photographing Winter Contrasts

February/March 2022

Chicago Botanic Garden

Jack Carlson, Photography Instructor

jack@jackcarlsonphotos.com

Syllabus

February 17             Winter Colors of Daylight                       

                                    Metering Sunrise

                                   5 Sunny Things to Remember

                                   V or H for Snow Scenes

                                    Depth of Field Discussion

                                   2.24 Assignment Review

                                   Photography for Assignment            

February 24         The Woods in Winter: Black White and Wonderful

                                 Winter Monochrome Overview

                                  Light Patterns and Texture

                                  3.3 Assignment Review

                                  Woods photography for Assignment

March 3                  A Colorful Winter at the Great Basin

                                   Using friendly filters

                                   Lens perspectives

                                   Bridges as Lead Lines in Frozen Water

                                   DIY Winter Challenge Review

                                   Photography for Winter Challenge

 

 

 

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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.