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The Academy with John Gress
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MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: How to mount a canvass backdrop to a tube and then a background stand
Today were going to go over how to mount a canvass backdrop with gaffer tape to a PVC tube so you can easily hang...
The 10 things I thought I knew about photography, but I was wrong
Over the course of my career I have often been certain about things, only to discover that I was on the wrong path. Whatever...
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Elinchrom Litemotiv 120 review, Parabolic softboxes are truly better
I bought this modifier 2 years ago and I didn't really know what I had until I tested it against my other modifiers and...
Behind-the-scenes of my YouTube Set-up
I wanted to give you a behind-the-scenes look at my YouTube setup, including all of the gear I use to make my videos. Nanlite provided...
4 Ways to Hang a Backdrop including a corner and all the hardware you need to do it!
In this video I go over all of the hardware you might use to hang a paper or canvas backdrop, including stands, wall mounted...
MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Do you need to buy the Elinchrom Bridge? Control up to 20 lights individually or simultaneously
The new Elinchrom Bridge device allows you to speed up your workflow by controlling the brightness, modeling light, recycle time, photocell, and beep right...
How to use C-Stands & Other Hardware essentials in your studio
Today were going to cover everything you need to know about c-stands including some really cool hardware for the studio.
Soft boxes, parabolic modifiers and umbrella shootout! Which modifier for perfect portrait lighting?
Over the last 20 or so years, I have acquired about 20 different softboxes, but I have never actually sat down and tested them...
Review: The Canon EOS RF 35mm f1.8 Macro v. the Canon EF 35mm f1.4L II USM for R5 Mirrorless Camera
I wanted to see how my new RF 35mm f1.8 Macro STM compared to the EF 35mm f1.4 L II USM. So I tested...
Canon EOS R5 Six Months Later – Follow-up and Updated Review
After owning the Canon EOS R5 mirrorless camera for six months, I wanted to update you on my experience with the camera as a...
Do parabolic soft boxes make a difference? Do they create narrower, more focused soft light?
For the last few years, often times, I have used a parabolic style soft box as a main light. Last year I mentioned in...
Which Mola for your moolah? Comparing three different beauty dishes during a portrait photoshoot
Three years ago I bought a Mola Setti and Rayo 15" beauty dishes, because I wanted to upgrade from my Profoto Silver Softlight. While...
