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A “quick” solution when applying for federal COVID-19 aid
There are plenty of reviews that will teach you how to use the Quickbooks. I just wanted to take this opportunity to share with...
Styling photoshoots for men and males models plus building relationships with stylists
Styling tips for photographers with an emphisis on working with male models and subjects
How to get the best quality when exporting and uploading images to instagram
I walk you through the process step by step as I use Adobe Lightroom, iPhoto, iTunes and my Apple IPhone to post to social...
Playing well with others: how to work with a crew, while not acting like THAT GUY
Some photographers have a reputation for being narcissistic micromanagers. Don’t be that guy. And I do mean, THAT GUY!
How I made it through the Great Recession as a photographer
During the 2008-2010 Great Recession, 50% of my business disappeared and to fill the time I practiced my lighting by working with aspiring models,...
Commercial Photography: Bidding and working with clients
A friend recently asked me how to bid on commercial jobs. This video will cover the entire process of working with commercial clients from...
Which cameras and lenses should you use for portrait photography?
People always ask me which cameras and lenses I use. Here are the answers!
Networking: Building your photography business and your personal network at the same time
Photographer John Gress shares how he built his business through building his personal network.
Photographer John Gress talks with model Jason Cates about working with models and posing
Get John and Jason's perspective on what its like to pose models and what it's like for models when working with photographers of personality...
The Difference Between Photography Lighting Power Packs, Monolights & Compact battery powered units!
I was recently asked what the difference is between AC Powered Studio Packs & Heads, Monolights and Battery Powered Compact photo flash heads. We...
I’ll fix it in post…. Wrong!
Everyone loves to say we'll fix it in post! This video covers why I don't think using Photoshop and Lightroom as your first resort...
Light Years: How my Lighting Gear Evolved Over Time
Over the course of my career I have used White Lightning, Elinchrom, Alien Bees and Profoto lights. I wanted to share with you today...
