The Academy with John Gress

Academy Access

Welcome! As members of the Academy, you now have exclusive access to a wealth of content, including hours of exclusive videos, live Q&A sessions, and early access to my YouTube videos. Everything is conveniently organized for you below.

First up is the latest content, featuring my most recent videos.

Following that, you’ll find the videos organized in two distinct ways. The core curriculum is structured to guide you systematically. I recommend starting with the prerequisites to ensure you have a solid grasp of the fundamentals. Once you feel confident and at your own pace, progress through levels 100, 200, 300, and 400. In the next section, the same content is categorized by topic for your convenience. In addition, gear related videos and Live Q&A recordings can be found in this section.  Enjoy your learning journey!

THE LATEST

Core Curriculum

prerequisites

This section covers fundementals.

100 Level

Below you will find one light set-ups and videos covering general topics, including retouching.

200 Level

This section has 2-3 light setups and more advanced general topics.

300 Level

Here you will find 3-4 light-setups and business related videos.

400 Level

This section has advanced tutorials using 4 or more lights. 

TOPICS

Although you can find almost all of this content above, I have organized the videos by topic rather than skill level. This way, you can explore the material in a way that aligns more closely with specific areas of interest. It’s worth noting that gear videos and recordings of live Q&A sessions are only available in this section. Happy exploring!

EXCLUSIVE TRAINING VIDEOS

LIVE SESSIONS

GEAR

BEFORE THE SHOOT

BUSINESS

LIGHTING TECHNIQUES

POSING & MORE

AFTER THE SHOOT