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02/17/2022
Exclusive Training Videos , Fundamentals

Member Exclusive: 3 – Studio Hardware – Magic Arms

If you have ever looked at a behind the scenes photo or walked down the isle in a camera store and wondered, what is...

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In this video I will show you how a gray backdrop is the most versatile backdrop you can own as I break down five lighting set-ups.
02/14/2022
Lighting Technique

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...

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02/13/2022
Live

Live: Q&A and Critique February 12, 2022

In this video we go over different ways to use reflectors for fill and more.

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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, 85mm, 100mm and a 135mm lens.
02/12/2022
Lighting Technique

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,...

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2 - Studio Hardware - Super Clamp
02/09/2022
Exclusive Training Videos , Fundamentals

Member Exclusive: 2 – Studio Hardware – Super Clamps

If you have ever looked at a behind the scenes photo or walked down the isle in a camera store and wondered, what is...

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1 - Studio Hardware - Grip Heads
02/02/2022
Exclusive Training Videos , Fundamentals

Member Exclusive: 1 – Studio Hardware – Grip Heads

If you have ever looked at a behind the scenes photo or walked down the isle in a camera store and wondered, what is...

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In this video we cover strategies for shooting gymnastics and freezing motion with flash.
02/01/2022
Live

Live: Q&A and Critique January 31, 2022

In this video we cover strategies for shooting gymnastics and freezing motion with flash.

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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 for anyone who wants to take their lighting to the next level.
01/24/2022
Lighting Technique

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...

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Member Exclusive: Jr. Gels Tutorial
01/23/2022
Exclusive Training Videos

Member Exclusive: Jr. Gels Tutorial Part 2

In this months member exclusive tutorial I go over the third of three hard light gels looks with our model Jr.

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Member Exclusive: Jr. Gels Tutorial
01/22/2022
Exclusive Training Videos

Member Exclusive: Jr. Gels Tutorial Part 1

In this months member exclusive tutorial I go over three hard light gels looks with our model Jr.

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Live: Q&A and Critique January 22, 2022
01/22/2022
Live

Live: Q&A and Critique January 22, 2022

In this video we cover light placement, types of lighting and strategies for shooting outdoors.

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Photographers love to tag their work before posting them online. However, they will come back to haunt you and bite you in the ass! Unless of course the watermark is on a proof.
01/17/2022
Business

Why watermarking your images for social media is a bad idea

Photographers love to tag their work before posting them online. However, they will come back to haunt you and bite you in the ass!...

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