The Academy with John Gress

Lighting Techniques

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.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE Tutorial: Lighting for Black & White

10/28/2021

I wanted to compare three set-ups using hard light. So I set up a shoot with our models Kasan and David plus stylist Pablo Roberto.

Studio Lighting Tutorial: The Battle of the Hard Lights!

10/14/2021

Lighting Handbook Tutorial - Breaking down a three light setup to show off the model's physique

Lighting Handbook Tutorial – Breaking down a three light setup to show off the model’s physique

10/13/2021

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

09/23/2021

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

09/18/2021

In this video, you will learn three key strategies for lighting backdrops in the studio and see the results from a test and in a real world photoshoot. Whether you're using a paper backdrop for a fashion shoot, or a painted canvas for portrait photography, lighting and in this case gels, can make all the difference.

Three ways to light a background in the photo studio

09/16/2021

WPPI 2021: Speaking and attending this year's convention in Las Vegas

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

08/22/2021

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

Member Exclusive Tutorial: Augmenting natural light with flash

08/10/2021

Member Exclusive: Lighting Tutorial with Christian

Member Exclusive: Lighting Tutorial with Christian

07/17/2021