The Academy with John Gress

prerequisites

The 9 types of portrait lighting photographers need to know-whether they’re on location or in studio

10/13/2023

Learn why shutter speeds often don't have a lot of impact when you're shooting with flash in the studio. However, it's a whole different situation when you're on location.

Why shutter speeds don’t matter when you’re using flash

11/01/2022

You could also think as this as a beginners guide or exposure for dummies! in this video today I’m going to explain exposure or what people have started to refer to as the exposure triangle. if you’e looked down at your camera and seen a bunch of numbers and didn’t really know what they were, then this video today will explain what how all of those numbers work together to create a photo that isn’t too bright or to dark and how each of them affect your photos.

Learn how to use the exposure triangle in under 15 minutes to master manual exposure settings

10/17/2022

Photographers have a lot of misconceptions when it comes to flash, LEDs and modeling lights. So in today's video I am going to touch on what each of these things do and in general how you can use them. I will touch on Why you would use LED continuous lights or flash, types of flashes, Flash duration, how many watt seconds you need, LED brightness, why you would use a light meter and the inverse square law.

What you have gotten wrong about studio lighting

09/18/2022

Everyone makes mistakes, weather your a beginner or a seasoned professional. The goal is to practice and to make fewer of them as you advance in your career. In today's video, I go over 7 common portrait composition mistakes.

7 Composition Mistakes Every Photographer Makes

06/22/2022

Member Exclusive: Everything you need to know to get started with one light

Member Exclusive: Everything you need to know to get started with one light

03/18/2022

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

MEMBER EXCLUSIVE: 5 – STUDIO HARDWARE – APPLE BOXES

Member Exclusive: 5 – Studio Hardware – Apple Boxes

02/19/2022

Member Exclusive: 4 - Studio Hardware - A-Clamps

Member Exclusive: 4 – Studio Hardware – A-Clamps

02/18/2022