Compete Cover

John Gress Chicago Photographer

I just scored the March cover of Compete Magazine with cover model Quentin T.

Matthew Enrique

John Gress Chicago Photographer

The best way to get over hump day is to jump with model Matthew Enrique!

Cut!

John Gress Chicago Photographer

I think it took about 20 painful takes to nail this challenging image. By the time I had the shot, the models torsos were red and there hair was covered in dust.

Chicago Charity Advertising Photography: Dining Out For Life

Group photo by Chicago environmental portrait photographer

I had a the great fortune to donate my Chicago charity advertising photography services to Chicago’s Edge Alliance, which is involved in a wide range of initiatives that respond to the needs of the homeless, people living with HIV/AIDS, the disabled, and veterans.