John Gress

Practical, technique‑focused instruction on portrait and commercial photography lighting. Videos concentrate on lighting setups and placement (one‑light, hair light, window light, dramatic portraits, self‑portraits), technical concepts (lighting ratios, high‑speed sync vs ND filters), gear and modifier comparisons (beauty dish vs parabolic, lighting kits, camera bag), studio setup/tours, and occasional software/hardware reviews for planning and testing lighting.

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Calculated from videos published in the last 12 months

1 video every 17 days
Publishing pace
Very regular
Publishing regularity
12 min
Average video duration
22 min
Published time per month

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