Category:Pre-Production

Come along as I give a tour of my new studio! Including a lot of the gear I have in the space!
01/07/2023

Studio Tour: John Gress’s Chicago Portrait Photography Studio

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

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Learn how I built this set step-by-step and then watch as I use it for the very first time during a photoshoot.
12/02/2022

How to build this set from scratch!

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

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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.
09/26/2022

3 Quick Tips To Help You Master Set Design!

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...

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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!
04/18/2022

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

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...

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3 places photographers can find inspiration!
06/05/2021

Three places photographers can find inspiration!

The three places photographers can find inspiration for their next shoot!

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