Lighting Techniques
The Academy with John Gress
Lighting Techniques
4 secrets to recreating window light in the studio
4 secrets to recreating window light in the studio
If you could only own one background, what color should it be?
In this video I will show you how a gray backdrop is the most versatile backdrop you can own as I break down five...
Which focal length is best for portrait photography?
In today's video were going to examine how a models face appears in the based on our lens choice. Testing a 25mm, 50mm, 70mm,...
John Gress Lighting Workshops 2022
I didn’t get to where I am without help; that’s why I want to pass along my knowledge to others. This workshop series is...
5 Lighting Concepts Every Photographer Should Master
5 Lighting Concepts Every Photographer Should Master
Film Noir Portrait Lighting Tutorial Using 6 Hard Lights
In today's video I break down this classic Golden Age of Hollywood studio portrait from this headshot shoot that I did with Etherio with...
Member Exclusive: Model Portfolio Building Part 1
This lighting tutorial will cover how to design and light a modeling portfolio.
What does diffusion do anyway? How to soften your light by adding diffusion to your softbox
Some people call it double diffused, triple diffused or quadruple diffused. But regardless of what you call it, adding diffusion can soften your light...
Lighting 101: Flags, Silks, Nets, & Scrims
In today’s video we go over “flagging," including solids, silks, scrims, double nets and full solid flags, all of which shape and control light....
How to recreate the lighting from inspiration images in three easy steps
Whether you're just experimenting or needed to recreate a specific look for a client, deciphering someone else's lighting is a key skill every photographer...
3 key positions for your main light
Portrait lighting doesn't have to be hard. In fact you can get a lot of variety with one light so long as you know...
Lighting 101 – Three Point Lighting Tutorial
In this video I walk you through 3-Point Lighting and surprise 4-point lighting!. Covering Key, Fill, edge / kicker and hair lights.
