The Academy with John Gress

Lighting Techniques

8 common portrait lighting mistakes

8 common portrait lighting mistakes that every new photographer makes

05/18/2022

In today's video I breakdown a TTL HHS outdoor hard light portrait and a soft light Rembrandt setup in the studio.

Lighting Handbook Tutorial – Breaking down a hard light outdoor portrait & a soft light studio setup

05/14/2022

In this months member exclusive video I go over tow hard light and two soft light setup's and cover feathering, catch lights, fine tuning shadows and more.

Member Exclusive: Hard and Soft Light with Pierce & Jordan

04/22/2022

High Key Lighting Tutorial – Two ways to get a pure white background in the photo studio

04/20/2022

In today's video I set out to critique five portraits and headshots. After pointing out the positives I share my advice on how the images could be improved. So basically, this video is full of portrait and lighting tips and tricks!

Member Exclusive: Portrait Photography & Lighting Photo Critique

03/28/2022

What is the difference between Speedlights, Monolights and Packs & Heads?

Member Exclusive: What is the difference between Speedlights, Monolights and Packs & Heads?

03/14/2022

3 Light Window Light Lighting Tutorial

03/01/2022

4 secrets to recreating window light in the studio

4 secrets to recreating window light in the studio

02/28/2022

If you could only own one background, what color should it be?

02/14/2022