Member Exclusive: Speaking at and attending WPPI 2021 in Las Vegas
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In this VLOG I take you along with me to this year’s convention in Las Vegas, including taking you behind-the-scenes and introducing you to some of my dear friends.
Softlight V. Hard light, breaking down 5 lighting setups in the photo studio
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There are two main approaches you can take in the studio, or on location. And which lane you choose will have a huge impact on the outcome of your images. You could choose to emulate window light, or you could choose to simulate sunlight.
11 must haves that every photo studio needs!
![11 Studio must haves, oops I forgot about a clothing rack, steamer and speaker.](https://johngress.com/wp-content/uploads//2021/06/studioessentialsthumbnail1200-1-720x406.jpg)
11 Studio must haves, oops I forgot about a clothing rack, steamer and speaker.
Photo critique with James Quantz Jr.
![There are two ways photographers can grow and improve -- practice and critique. But the feedback we get online is often all positive and unqualified or destructive and also unqualified. So in today's video, James Quantz Jr. and I will go over 6 images, submitted by their makers, and give suggestions on how the photos could be improved.](https://johngress.com/wp-content/uploads//2021/05/youtube1200-720x405.jpg)
There are two ways photographers can grow and improve — practice and critique. But the feedback we get online is often all positive and unqualified or destructive and also unqualified. So in today’s video, James Quantz Jr. and I will go over 6 images, submitted by their makers, and give suggestions on how the photos could be improved.
How to start making money as a photographer
![Today's video gives an over view on how photographers can start building their business and making money with their camera.](https://johngress.com/wp-content/uploads//2021/05/makemoneythumbnail_1200-720x406.jpg)
Today’s video gives an over view on how photographers can start building their business and making money with their camera.