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  @blackcameraphoto6 сағат бұрын

  I know these videos are a few years old at this point but I appreciate the content and feedback that you guys gave for portraits that were submitted at the time. I found your co-hosts video 1st and then watched yours. I question though, if in your opinion that its possible to be so technically perfect that it kills the character of the photo? I have seen very technical "perfect " pictures that are just boring and then others that may not be lit or posed perfectly that are just striking . What matters more in the end?

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  @JohnGress3 сағат бұрын

  I don't recall what I said, but I would say that you have to have both to be truly great most of the time. You can't just ignore one side and expect to capture lightning in a bottle.

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  @JoATTech7 сағат бұрын

  All setups gave great results, but I wouldn’t have an idea to create the last one. Genius

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  @JohnGress3 сағат бұрын

  Thank you so much!

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  @tommynikon228312 сағат бұрын

  John- just discovered you and your work; ❤it! Kudos on the talent👏

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  @JohnGress3 сағат бұрын

  Wow, thank you!

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  @sburgos962112 сағат бұрын

  Not sure if it's my favorite but I recently did a band promotional shoot where is used a fresnel lens and barn doors illuminating a raised glass and the subject holding it, that came out very nice. I also used a bounce to give the shadows a little detail. I was given a painting as the inspiration for the shoot and the band placed the painting side by side with my image with the caption, "nailed it".

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  @JohnGress2 сағат бұрын

  Well done!

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  @camcorderjocky22 сағат бұрын

  It's too bad that Elinchrom doesn't support Nikon. I've been waiting for them to update thier firmware for the remote so I can use the battery units on location but nothing as of yet. I've got a studio full of Elinchrom but I have to use another companies strobes on location. Come on Elinchrom, get with the program. everyone else supports the Z9 and Z8, even the cheep Chinese companies.

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  @JohnGress20 сағат бұрын

  People use my Elinchrom Pro triggers for Nikon with their Z8 and Z9 while shooting HSS all the time in my workshops.

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  @camcorderjocky19 сағат бұрын

  @@JohnGress I was just reading the elinchrom website. It says there are issues. With the Z9 and don’t even mention the Z8.

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  @camcorderjocky19 сағат бұрын

  @@JohnGress the website says the Z9 has issues and don’t even list the Z8.

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  @josecarlosmora931823 сағат бұрын

  Gracias, John te pido disculpas pues un dia hice un comentario que estuvo fuera de lugar sobre uno de tus fantásticos videos, te pido perdon y te doy las gracias por aportar tanto a la educación fotográfica, gracias de corazón y mis mas sinceros respetos.

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  @JohnGress23 сағат бұрын

  Muchas gracias. Realmente aprecio que te hayas tomado el tiempo para decir eso.

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  @timothyconner3474Күн бұрын

  I'm thinking the average person won't see much of a difference vs the pixels peeping photographers that we are.

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  @paigeofstylezКүн бұрын

  Since little league season is approaching, can you do a Sportrait tutorial, using pro light mods Summer 2024 edition 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

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  @JohnGressКүн бұрын

  I am sure James would love that! =)

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  @bobsykesКүн бұрын

  I really like the “one light” lesson, because they’re simple, and it’s much easier to see exactly how each set up translates to the photo. These shots look awesome. I especially like the runners coming out of the ocean. The fabulous clouds and sun that day definitely helped.

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  @JohnGressКүн бұрын

  Thanks Bob! I really appreciate it!

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  @GarbidКүн бұрын

  Amazing photos! Model on boat did you use gels or you just fix it in post?

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  @JohnGressКүн бұрын

  Thanks! I didn't use any gels or much post color correction. What problem do you think I was correcting?

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  @Garbid7 сағат бұрын

  @@JohnGress Hi! I mean Flash temprature is 5500. You are shooting in the evening.

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  @artandadventurervКүн бұрын

  I love that last example, using the vflat in front of the large softbox. Thanks, John!

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  @JohnGressКүн бұрын

  Bet! I hope these ideas help!

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  @femimusic247Күн бұрын

  Thank you for this🎉

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  @JohnGressКүн бұрын

  Thank you! I hope it helps!

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  @osagieuwaifo54132 күн бұрын

  Quick question Doc, what backdrop stand was that? It looks lite and fit the 53 inches backdrop.

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  @JohnGress2 сағат бұрын

  Good morning! Thats just two aluminum stands and a grip arms. You can learn more about it here kzread.info/dash/bejne/f2dst6V7fM6_g6w.html

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  @photo20002 күн бұрын

  great tutorial!! love all the content John. Always refreshing to see actual professional photographers, who actually know the technical side of photography, produce correct content... so much half jumbled rubbish out there!!

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  @JohnGress2 сағат бұрын

  Thank you so so much!

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  @photo20002 күн бұрын

  7:28 I was assisting on a beauty shoot a while ago for a Vogue, and I couldnt believe how small an aperture was being used! F16, F22... and even then because it was medium format and lens distance to subject, the whole head wasn't in focus. And it needed ALOT of flash power for shooting at 100iso

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  @JohnGress2 сағат бұрын

  That had to be hell on the model too!

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  @photo20002 сағат бұрын

  @@JohnGress she didnt complain... she had her eyes closed for most of it for styling purposes 😂 Briese lights

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  @muhirwamark10433 күн бұрын

  cool one,thank you

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  @JohnGress23 сағат бұрын

  Thank you too!

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  @Fernandosampaio_3 күн бұрын

  Carefull 22:24

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  @eitmartinez3 күн бұрын

  @JohnGress, I recently bought a Nikon Z 24-70/2.8 lens and never looked twice at the display on the lens. After watching your video, I checked the display and realized that it shows the depth of field markings (and they change depending on the aperture, focal length, and point of focus). Thanks for pointing this out in your video. This is great to know for when photographing groups.

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  @JohnGress2 сағат бұрын

  Awesome! I think this knowledge came from shooting film when you couldn't zoom in and check things on the back of the camera.

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  @chickerson14254 күн бұрын

  Thanks for the bideo

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  @JohnGress4 күн бұрын

  You bet!

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  @petrnovoselov13734 күн бұрын

  Кратко, всё по делу. И итоговые фото в примерах качественно выполнены.

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  @JohnGress4 күн бұрын

  Thank you so much!

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  @destKing-ux1ur5 күн бұрын

  Sir....for you full shoot, which lighting is the best "clockwise"?

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  @jijojacobmathew49905 күн бұрын

  If I have rd 24-70 f2.8 , do I need a Rf 85f2?

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  @JohnGress4 күн бұрын

  I supposed it wouldn’t be that much different than what you have.

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  @jijojacobmathew49904 күн бұрын

  1)which prime a good suggestion in your opinion 2)also suggest a compact sharp a all round carry

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  @JohnGress4 күн бұрын

  Either one of the other 2 85s in this video.

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  @BRIANSTORM-ks9jz6 күн бұрын

  great video, thank you

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  @JohnGress5 күн бұрын

  You are welcome!

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  @StarLightDotPhotos6 күн бұрын

  Thank you for another amazing video!

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  @JohnGress5 күн бұрын

  Thanks for watching!

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  @RetrieverTrainingAlone7 күн бұрын

  8:10 "I would stick to the electronic shutter" I think you mean 1st curtain shutter to avoid the rolling shutter distortion associated with the electronic shutter and horizontal movement.

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  @JohnGress7 күн бұрын

  I meant the medical shutter.

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  @JuanLopezmusica8 күн бұрын

  I just did a lowlight session without and feel so proud that I didn’t need it!

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  @JohnGress7 күн бұрын

  Congratulations!

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  @tom_k_d9 күн бұрын

  Hi John, I just got a brand new Profoto B10x as my first off camera flash, and it died after emitting about 20 flashes, at the 2nd day of test use. Now I consider switching the system to something more robust, before I get invested. The B10x was 'made in Poland', and the Profoto 3' Silver Octa I bought with it was 'made in South Korea' - so the whole 'Profoto is made in Sweden' thing seems history, sadly. Where is the Elinchrome five manufactured?

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  @JohnGress8 күн бұрын

  Sorry to hear that you are going through that. I believe the lights are assembled in Switzerland. But regardless of the country on the table, they're just well made and almost half the price. Please LMK if you have any more questions.

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  @tom_k_d7 күн бұрын

  @@JohnGress Thanks a lot, John - would you still recommend the ELB500 in 2024? I somehow like the idea of having electronics and battery decoupled from the flash head, to be more flexible with head positioning.

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  @JohnGress7 күн бұрын

  It's not a bad way to go. many people hate needing to use the ring adapter and the cable but to me it's like having a built in sand bag. I forget how the specs compare though between the two.

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  @R21654A9 күн бұрын

  4:40

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  @ericlarson61809 күн бұрын

  Most succinct, to-the-point review of the lighting patterns I’ve seen on KZread

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  @JohnGress9 күн бұрын

  Thank you so much!

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  @marufajimati10 күн бұрын

  This is what it have been looking for. As an aspiring mobile photographer who is limited only to the use of continuous light. I had been struggling with all the light setup i can get because i really do not want to use one light setup. I cannot thank you enough. Now I know what to buy.

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  @JohnGress2 сағат бұрын

  Awesome that is great to hear and good luck!

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  @divusiulius753910 күн бұрын

  Negative Fill is just another name for localized shading. Creating Dark Zones with the use of Black Vflats, Black Flags and Duvetyn Floppy's around a subject while using powerful speedlights or strobes requires the same level of understanding as lighting and reflective light. Strategically place Dark Zones shading Diffused light around a subject helps to create contrast separation on your subject from high value backgrounds.

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  @sanjayt563311 күн бұрын

  Such an awesome setup! Keep up the good work. 📷📷

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  @JohnGress9 күн бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @kenneth610212 күн бұрын

  This is the 101 that I totally needed. As someone who has just started shooting indoors for portfolio purposes, I had never imagine how crazy the whole set can pile up before looking at the set at the end. Your generosity is hugely appreciated.

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  @JohnGress12 күн бұрын

  Thats great to hear! I hope it helps!

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  @jeffjean596512 күн бұрын

  Hello, can you please review the Hasselblad X2D. Would love to know your thoughts.

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  @jamesjoshua61513 күн бұрын

  Can this be done with two light ??

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  @JohnGress2 сағат бұрын

  You can't get a 5 light look with two lights.

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  @Fernucho200713 күн бұрын

  I love your work. You are my inspiration. Bug kisses

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  @JohnGress9 күн бұрын

  Thank you so much!

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  @artursandwich197413 күн бұрын

  If your photographs were a person I'd be so hopelessly in love I'd crawl over broken glass to kiss the hand of their hairdresser.

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  @JohnGress9 күн бұрын

  Ha! Thank you so much!

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  @guy3rd13 күн бұрын

  i realy love this style. if can change the background like this 😮‍💨

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  @JohnGress13 күн бұрын

  Thanks! You might want to watch this video kzread.info/dash/bejne/e4GMpNqin8vVdLg.html

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  @rodrigoferraoO13 күн бұрын

  Muito boa a Aula Vou fazer o teste do diametro com a metragem para testar o beauty que eu tenho aqui de uma marca Brasileira . So para aprender seguindo estas regras de medida como base a mesma iluminação. Muito obrigado pelo conteúdo e maestria em repassar todo este conhecimento ... Sou grato por tudo

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  @JohnGress13 күн бұрын

  Obrigada e obrigada por assistir! Espero que meu vídeo ajude e tenho certeza de que você encontrará o que funciona para você e fará ótimas fotos com seu beauty dish!

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  @isoawe188813 күн бұрын

  Hey John. A little tip as an instructor that I found works ( especially with newbies). Always use forward slash when typing aperture. I think it reinforces the fact that it’s a fraction. A lot of people have trouble remembering which number has a bigger hole. f/2 rather than F2. Everyone understands they’d rather have 1/2 a pie rather than 1/8 of one. 😊

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  @JohnGress13 күн бұрын

  Thanks. I’d never thought of it that way.

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  @bharatadhikari413614 күн бұрын

  Very precise and knowledgeable.

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  @JohnGress13 күн бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @danielvanhooijdonk54514 күн бұрын

  Such a great video! Thankyou!

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  @JohnGress14 күн бұрын

  Thank you!

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  @enochtv719014 күн бұрын

  Adorama don’t ship items to Ghana?😍

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  @fernandoc.santos785114 күн бұрын

  Dicas Valiosas. Muito Obrigado!

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  @JohnGress14 күн бұрын

  Muito Obrigado!

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  @ruebencruz-tokar327914 күн бұрын

  Does the Elinchrom save the last TTL settings when you switch over to manual?

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  @JohnGress14 күн бұрын

  Yes they do!

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  @jamesmonahan940815 күн бұрын

  Lots of great info. Aways said that knowing DOF of apertures of focal lengths you are using is a must.

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  @JohnGress15 күн бұрын

  Thanks!

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  @bala1000mina16 күн бұрын

  As always helpful and informative, Thank you so much John! Good luck!

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  @JohnGress16 күн бұрын

  My pleasure!

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  @apiluckthammawimutti877016 күн бұрын

  Excellent explanation, thank you John.

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  @JohnGress16 күн бұрын

  Very welcome!

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  @yanncabello626817 күн бұрын

  The violent contrast between blur and sharpness is to photography what Mc Donald's is to gastronomy. It does not isolate the subject (composition does) but destroys the middle ground and depth, as multiple layers create depht and dimension. With only one overblurry layer for background, you get a flat mush of pixels giving the feeling that the subject is standing in front of a wallpaper or a green screen. If the environement is distracting, instead of destroying it, choose a more dynamic angle.

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  @florencioaviles40817 күн бұрын

  Great video. Thx for breakdown and comparisons

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  @JohnGress17 күн бұрын

  Thanks for watching!