Lighting Techniques
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Lighting Techniques
High Key Lighting Tutorial – Two ways to get a pure white background in the photo studio
In today's video I am going to show you how to get a perfect white background for high-key headshot photography in the studio.
Member Exclusive: Portrait Photography & Lighting Photo Critique
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...
Member Exclusive: What is the difference between Speedlights, Monolights and Packs & Heads?
I am often asked what the difference is between AC Powered Packs & Heads, Monolights and Speedlights or Speedlites. We will also touch on...
3 Light Window Light Lighting Tutorial
After finding an inspiration image by Kristian Fanselow (https://www.instagram.com/kristian_fanselow/), my friend Seed Lynn (https://www.instagram.com/seedlynn/) asked me to help him recreate the lighting. So afer...
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...
