The Academy with John Gress

Before the shoot

How to Collaborate with Models for Portfolio Shoots (For Free, No Budget Needed)

05/01/2025

Set A Light 3D Review: Can you learn lighting in a computer?

Set A Light 3D Review: Can you learn lighting in a computer?

05/11/2023

Come along as I give a tour of my new studio! Including a lot of the gear I have in the space!

Studio Tour: John Gress’s Chicago Portrait Photography Studio

01/07/2023

Learn how I built this set step-by-step and then watch as I use it for the very first time during a photoshoot.

How to build this set from scratch!

12/02/2022

In today's video I wanted to give you three quick tips that will help you master set design the next time you are choosing props in the studio for a photoshoot.

3 Quick Tips To Help You Master Set Design!

09/26/2022

In today's video I am going to go over how I travel with my gear, including may cases and everything in them! Then at 19:27 I share how I check my bags for free at the airport!

How I travel with all of my lighting gear and check my bags for free!

04/18/2022

3 places photographers can find inspiration!

Member Exclusive: Three places photographers can find inspiration!

06/05/2021

Learn how to upgrade your apple boxes in only 10 minutes and weather furniture in seconds.

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE – Staining and Ageing Props

05/15/2021

prop shopping vlog

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: Prop Shopping – Where to find great pieces for your next shoot!

05/08/2021