The Academy with John Gress

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Most photographers are using their histogram completely wrong. In this video, I’ll show you why your histogram does NOT need to be centered, how your camera meter actually works, and why bright scenes should lean right while dark scenes should lean left.

Stop Trusting Your Histogram (Do This Instead)

05/19/2026

Member Exclusive — Giorgio Look 2

05/16/2026

This $12 CTO Gel Completely Changed My Lighting

This $12 Gel Completely Changed My Lighting

05/08/2026

Member Exclusive — Giorgio Look 1

05/02/2026

Member Exclusive – Makinzie Look 2

04/20/2026

Member Exclusive – Makinzie Look 1

04/05/2026

My Complete Capture One Workflow (Tethering, Color Grading, Retouching)

My Complete Capture One Workflow (Tethering, Color Grading, Retouching)

03/27/2026

Member Exclusive – Jamie Look 5

03/21/2026

Member Exclusive – Jaime Look 4

03/14/2026