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Step-by-step Black & White retouching using Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and Neural Filters for Skin Smoothing. I also mask out the backgrounds and replace them.
11/06/2021
Exclusive Training Videos , Post-Production

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Lightroom and Photoshop B&W Tutorial

Step-by-step Black & White retouching using Lightroom Classic, Photoshop, and Neural Filters for Skin Smoothing. I also mask out the backgrounds and replace...

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In this months member exclusive, go behind-the-scenes with me during my photoshoot with Fernando. I was focusing creating contrast for Black & White images while working with Fernado.
10/28/2021
Exclusive Training Videos , Lighting Technique

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE Tutorial: Lighting for Black & White

In this months member exclusive, go behind-the-scenes with me during my photoshoot with professional dancer Fernando. I was focusing creating contrast for Black &...

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readylightmendia vs. johngressmedia photo critique studio lighting
09/23/2021
Exclusive Training Videos , Fundamentals , Lighting Technique , Posing

ReadyLightMedia va. JohnGressMedia Photo Critique: Fashion & portrait photography tips

So I sat down with professional photographer and lighting expert Jeff Carpenter (of Ready Light Media fame), to go over 5 images from multiple...

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Memeber exclusive gels tutorial with colored backgrounds academy with john gress
09/18/2021
Exclusive Training Videos , Lighting Technique

Member Exclusive Tutorial: A gelled background series with model Christopher Marrs

In this months member exclusive, go behind-the-scenes with me during my photoshoot with Christopher. I was focusing on using gels and different techniques for...

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WPPI 2021: Speaking and attending this year's convention in Las Vegas
08/22/2021
Business , Exclusive Training Videos , Lighting Technique

Member Exclusive: Speaking at and attending WPPI 2021 in Las Vegas

In this VLOG I take you along with me to this year's convention in Las Vegas, including taking you behind-the-scenes and introducing you to...

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Watch in near real time as I go over three for using flash on location outdoors.
08/10/2021
Exclusive Training Videos , Lighting Technique

Member Exclusive Tutorial: Augmenting natural light with flash

Watch in near real time as I go over three strategies for using flash on location outdoors.

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Moving Studios
07/22/2021
Business , Exclusive Training Videos

Member Exclusive: Moving Studios – Tour my vacant photography studio and learn how I plan to set it up!

For most of my career I have had a live/work space, but after buying a house I was forced to look for a stand...

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Member Exclusive: Lighting Tutorial with Christian
07/17/2021
Exclusive Training Videos , Lighting Technique

Member Exclusive: Lighting Tutorial with Christian

Member Exclusive: Lighting Tutorial with Christian

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Capture One 21 Photoshop Black & white B&W retouching tutorial
06/26/2021
Exclusive Training Videos , Post-Production

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Capture One and Photoshop BW Tutorial

Step-by-step retouching using Capture One 21, B&W Beyond Film Style Packs, Photoshop, and Neural Filters Skin Smoothing.

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Learn how to upgrade your apple boxes in only 10 minutes and weather furniture in seconds.
05/15/2021
Exclusive Training Videos , Pre-Production

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE – Staining and Ageing Props

Learn how to upgrade your apple boxes in only 10 minutes and weather furniture in seconds.

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prop shopping vlog
05/08/2021
Exclusive Training Videos , Pre-Production

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Prop Shopping – Where to find great pieces for your next shoot!

Follow along as I go to two of my favorite spots looking for treasure. Then at the end I give tips on where I...

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retouching in Capture one with beyond film style packs
05/01/2021
Exclusive Training Videos , Post-Production

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: How I retouch my photos in Capture One 21 including using the Beyond Film style packs.

In this video I will share my process for retouching photos in Capture One 21. Including how the C1 Beyond Film style packs have...

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