Studio Tour: John Gress's Chicago Portrait Photography Studio

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John Gress

John Gress

Күн бұрын

Come along as I give a tour of my new studio! Including, a lot of the gear I have in the space!
I am really excited to get to work in this vintage loft space located on Chicago's west side.
Click here for a full list of all the gear I use in the studio - shop.howl.me/JohnGress
This video was shot with a
Canon Cinema EOS C70
Adorama howl.me/cjCnaWADdkp
Amazon amzn.to/3vkvy7X
B&H bhpho.to/44dCV23
Canon EF 16-35mm f/4L IS USM Lens
Adorama howl.me/cjCnaWBvRsx
Amazon amzn.to/3o3BZK0
B&H bhpho.to/3LyIa5g
Items mentioned in order of appearance
Tennis Balls, 15 Pack Practice Tennis Balls for Beginners amzn.to/3ibbnYh
Hansong Large Vanity Mirror with Lights amzn.to/2ZHUZop
Insignia™ - 2.5 Cu. Ft. Retro Mini Fridge - Baby Blue www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia...
QEEIG Floating Shelves 36 inches Long - Wall Mounted Shelf Farmhouse Bathroom Bedroom Kitchen Living Room Large Extra Long 9.3" D x 35.4" W Set of 2, Rustic Brown (008-90BN) amzn.to/3VRQOxx
Bazaar Odessa Gray/Blue 7 ft. 10 in. x 10 ft. Indoor Area Rug
www.homedepot.com/p/Bazaar-Od...
Albany Double Diamond Center Medallion Persian Style Rug - Threshold™
www.target.com/p/5-39-x7-39-a...
Manfrotto 045- 6 Background Holder Hooks Holds up to 6 Backgrounds amzn.to/3X55MRW
Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System - Black (Pair) bhpho.to/3CriGSa
Impact Varidrive with Silver Metal Chain bhpho.to/3Iwx7s6
If you want a kit with both the poles and the rack with metal chains, I would buy this, but the poles will be chrome. Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System with Metal Chain Kit bhpho.to/3IJH9qa
J-Hook www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-...
STUDIO TITAN 01-450 Mono Camera Stand bhpho.to/3OCjN6y
Studio Titan Camera Stand STA-01-360 MK2
Adorama howl.me/cjGcfVD3aCG
B&H bhpho.to/3cf4RfL
Studio Titan Side Kick STA-06-090
B&H bhpho.to/3UakUM1
Benro 3-Way Geared Head (GD3WH) amzn.to/3ju7BFU
Studio Titan America Camera Stand Portable Side Kick 3-section STA-06-093 Full Option Kit bhpho.to/3PoL4Zl
Blackmagic Design ATEM Mini Pro HDMI Live Stream Switcher amzn.to/3jYTL2k
Nanlite Forza 500 LED Monolight Adorama
howl.me/cjFTCmZjhit
Nanlite nanlite.pxf.io/e4MDVO
B&H bhpho.to/42mZSOI
Nanlite Para 90 Quick-Open Softbox with Bowens Mount (35in)
Adorama howl.me/cjzVQ8DRCVB
Amazon amzn.to/3NELXiM
Nanlite nanlite.pxf.io/jW3PoP
B&H bhpho.to/3VGTzmX
Saddle Stool Rolling Chair for Medical Massage Salon Kitchen Spa Drafting,Adjustable Hydraulic Stool with Wheels (Without Backrest, Black) amzn.to/3if5UiU
Nanlite Asymmetrical Stripbank Softbox with Bowens Mount (18x43in) Adorama howl.me/cjzVQ9LdRXE
Amazon amzn.to/31SIuUW
B&H bhpho.to/42rqPRq
Nanlite FS 300B Bicolor LED Monolight
Adorama howl.me/cjFTGkYlY10
B&H bhpho.to/3I3Mibt
Drapes
BGment Blackout Curtains - Grommet Thermal Insulated Room Darkening Bedroom and Living Room Curtains, Set of 2 Panels (52 x 120 Inch, Black) amzn.to/3imNGw8
BGment Fashion Sliding Door Curtain 100 X 120 Inches, Wide Thermal Blackout Curtains Room Darkening Room Divider Window Curtain, 1 Panel, Black amzn.to/3VZqyla
set.a.light.3D www.elixxier.com/en/#v2=62cde...
Studio Titan Side Kick STA-06-090 bhpho.to/3UakUM1
Imapact Counter Weight bhpho.to/3ZcREb7
Elinchrom FIVE
Adorama howl.me/cjCnmmUpjV1
Amazon amzn.to/3Um6V61
B&H bhpho.to/3LcypYZ
Studio Titan Rack & Pinion Geared Crank Stand STA-06-200 studiotitanamerica.com/collec...
V-FLAT WORLD Foldable V-Flat, Set of 2, Black/White
Adorama howl.me/cjGcCZBleDO
Amazon amzn.to/3NI0f29
Impact Wall Mounting Kit with Metal Chain for Roll Paper bhpho.to/3knCqQI
Most of my painted backdrops are from Gravity Backdrops gravitybackdropsus.sjv.io/DK0Nmj
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
01:35 Dressing Room
02:17 Hair & Makeup
05:12 Storage & Dining Table
06:12 Green Set
06:50 Paper Backdrop Set
09:45 Camera Stands
12:08 Drapes
13:18 Mole Richardson Lights
13:59 Studio Titan Light Stands
15:24 Painted Backdrop Set
17: 35 Flags and Closing
Music: Evolution and Going Higher by Bensound bensound.com/

Пікірлер: 280
@YogueDaddy
@YogueDaddy Жыл бұрын
One thing I think you do really well is being relatable. You have a real talent for explaining the thoughts behind what you do and why you do it. Really cool to see your work in progress studio.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Guy! I feel like I have come a long way since my first video in 2018!
@joesrustyshutter3189
@joesrustyshutter3189 Жыл бұрын
You are truly a light Master John. I love watching your videos.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe! You are too kind.
@VanessaCruzPhotographyLLC
@VanessaCruzPhotographyLLC Жыл бұрын
Love that you have my attention from start to end. This are videos that we can relate to. Something normal and real.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Vanessa! I really appreciate the complements!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@VanessaCruzPhotographyLLC
@VanessaCruzPhotographyLLC Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress I noon , I appreciate your time and skills to teach.
@alexanderpons9246
@alexanderpons9246 Жыл бұрын
Oh wow John Gress the Studio looks fantastic, much success to you and your Team always, thank you for sharing so much!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you much Alexander. Happy new year!
@tammicook40
@tammicook40 Жыл бұрын
I love it ! Can’t wait to see your work from there Congratulations 🎉
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Tammi!
@donnamariajones8960
@donnamariajones8960 Жыл бұрын
The new studio is fantastic John! Everyrhing is so organized. I can't wait to visit.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Donnamaria! I would love to have you here!
@FilNenna
@FilNenna Жыл бұрын
Really beautiful space. Thanks for the tour!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Thanks for watching!
@eeefiom
@eeefiom Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for sharing, your studio is inspirational.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you so much!
@frits1463
@frits1463 Жыл бұрын
What a wonderful studio !!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@petewright5845
@petewright5845 Жыл бұрын
Great studio tour. Love the space and all of your awesome tools and tricks of the trade. Always enjoy seeing the beautiful work you produce and now seeing your set-up I see your attention to detail and good workflow has yielded those great results.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Pete! I am looking forward to seeing you in a few weeks and I hope you're having a Happy New Year!
@patricksmith7400
@patricksmith7400 Жыл бұрын
Terrific space, John! Appreciate the tour. Very helpful.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick! Glad it was helpful!
@staceynolan48
@staceynolan48 Жыл бұрын
It's gorgeous, John!! Love the look of those old buildings. Congratulations!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
thanks Stacey!
@discojelly
@discojelly Жыл бұрын
Man that one heck of a real working studio!! Thanks for the tour, I always love seeing other photographers working space! Also, loved the back story on the old digital camera!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I was wondering if that was going to lill the vibe. =)
@trondhelgehie6771
@trondhelgehie6771 Жыл бұрын
Loving your new studio 👍 The old brick’s and windows gives it a nice character!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@bobsykes
@bobsykes Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing! What a fantastic place. Congratulations. The wall to wall windows must put clients in a great mood as well as yourself, the view out of your studio is really cool, too.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Bob! Ahhh I hadn’t thought about it from the client’s perspective 🤦🏻‍♂️ great point. I love seeing outside and looking at the trains going by while I’m working.
@winniduesseldorf
@winniduesseldorf Жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding introduction - you are a real lighting artist
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You are too kind. 🙏🏼😊🙏🏼
@joemadsenphoto
@joemadsenphoto Жыл бұрын
Nice Studio! Very well thought out. Great place for creativity.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@carlageorgina
@carlageorgina 5 ай бұрын
YASSSSSSSS! This the review I was looking for! I am so buying the background stand set up!!!!!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 5 ай бұрын
Great! Hope you like it!
@thomhayesimaging
@thomhayesimaging Жыл бұрын
This is ace. Cheers for the walk around and insights. You’ve built an awesome space!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Thom!
@andrewhulson4000
@andrewhulson4000 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for showing us around your fabulous studio. Love your easy going style John. Just found your channel, through one of Manny Ortiz's videos. Look forward to watching more. Best, from England, U.K.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks mate! That’s great to hear.
@Pezinokrm
@Pezinokrm Жыл бұрын
WOW! Great new studio congratulations! 🎉I wish you much success for the coming year John... Cheers! 🥃
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@alfredorangel3872
@alfredorangel3872 Жыл бұрын
gorgeous place!! one day i will have my studio in PR!! thanks for the tour!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s a dream come true. You’ll get there.
@elenapanus6638
@elenapanus6638 Жыл бұрын
What a loft! I have a similar empty space but in the cellar, i will definitely use you tips, thank you John💙💛
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Elena🙏🏼 good luck!
@louisevessey3839
@louisevessey3839 Жыл бұрын
Cool! I started with the WL 10,000 lights 32 years ago. Beat the crap out of them. They were awesome. I wish I had kept one now for nostalgia! Awesome studio!! Love all the touches and love the chairs!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
They were good for what they are but thankfully we’re past that now! 😄
@garraestudio6521
@garraestudio6521 Жыл бұрын
Hi John. Great space, but I think as a decorator you are a great photographer. The best part is having to set various scenes, but a studio has to have magic, a modern ambience and a good use of space. But it's all up to each person's taste. Good video and all the best to you.
@edwardrodriguezphotographe2103
@edwardrodriguezphotographe2103 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your studio!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
@DaveSincere
@DaveSincere Жыл бұрын
Very nice studio!!!! Love it.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@salvamando1
@salvamando1 Жыл бұрын
This was an amazing tour, thank you for sharing your beautiful space! I had NO idea that camera stands like that existed, what a great idea, especially for ergonomics for someone who suffers from back or joint issues!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Whenever I use the studio Titan stand I feel like I’m operating something for the space shuttle.
@WestCoastVivi
@WestCoastVivi Жыл бұрын
Beautiful place, John! 😊❤
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Vivi!
@supyos430
@supyos430 16 күн бұрын
Love the place and set up
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 16 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!
@romaycorrales677
@romaycorrales677 Жыл бұрын
thats for share master The New Studio look perfect 🙌🏻
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It's a dream come true.
@JamesBoyer-plus
@JamesBoyer-plus Жыл бұрын
Congratulations, John. That looks like an awesome studio space to create in. I watched your tour along with my daughter who offers you the suggestion that even if you're a bad plant dad, you may find great success with cacti. Good luck with all of the creative work that you do. Looking forward to more videos. 😊
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks James! And that is a great suggestion too! Have a great weekend.
@lauriecorcoran4050
@lauriecorcoran4050 Жыл бұрын
Wow amazing space 😍
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@spanishprisoner
@spanishprisoner 8 ай бұрын
Hope you can keep that studio space. It's my dream studio space - wow!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 8 ай бұрын
Thanks! It still makes me smile every time i walk through the door.
@406memories5
@406memories5 Жыл бұрын
So glad I found your content. I opened a studio in Montana and you are amazing
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
That is awesome! I hope it helps!
@marcosfotos3801
@marcosfotos3801 Жыл бұрын
i love your work!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@tundeoluwole8132
@tundeoluwole8132 Жыл бұрын
This is awesome I hope to have a studio setup like this one day
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Anything is possible. It’s a dream come true for me 😊🙌🏼😊
@BostonFeliksovich
@BostonFeliksovich Жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🍾🍾🍾
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@charligebeyaw7915
@charligebeyaw7915 Жыл бұрын
beautiful studio
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@jc-crafford
@jc-crafford Жыл бұрын
Very nice studio. Glad I discovered your channel.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@veselinvasilev9362
@veselinvasilev9362 Жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@luissalazar2021
@luissalazar2021 3 ай бұрын
Nice stuff, thanks for sharing
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@franknurnberger1102
@franknurnberger1102 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant place!! And well laid out, too. I envy you for all the space you have got. My very own studio is a bit more polished in terms of make-up-area, wardrobe and washing room appliances and it is in the very city center but yours looks much more practical and you do have such an array of great camera stands and wind up light stands. Really really nice. Makes me wonder if I should do a video of my place, too.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great place and I am sure people would love to see it. Thanks Frank🙏🏼
@jimpurcell
@jimpurcell Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
You bet!
@jackhowdeshell2529
@jackhowdeshell2529 Жыл бұрын
A lot of little gems throughout the video for new or prospective studio photographers (and experienced once too).
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying that. I tried to focus on all the helper gear that wouldn’t make a full video tooI should have mentioned flooring too.
@hom296
@hom296 Жыл бұрын
What a great space, John!! Have fun! joe
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe! It’s a dream come true.
@andreak4280
@andreak4280 Жыл бұрын
wow!! looks awesome John 😍 a dream for me to have more shooting space… and not so limited in height as is my little home shooting area😅 Congrats, i hope you will be happy there and create more wonderful images & BTS vids to share w/us!! i appreciate all your efforts in creating your fantastic channel 🙏🏼
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Andrea! It’s a dream come true for me 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@hal_I_am
@hal_I_am Жыл бұрын
Great space! congrats!!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@firat.tas.photographer
@firat.tas.photographer Жыл бұрын
Congratulations John! Looks great🤩🤩 I love it🤗 greetins from Istanbul 🙌
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
teşekkür ederim! I really appreciate it 🙏🏼
@guydesgroseilliers34
@guydesgroseilliers34 Жыл бұрын
Congratulation on your new place.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@karlweb1
@karlweb1 Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing Thanks for sharing
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
I’m also in AZ right now!
@alexcostafotografia
@alexcostafotografia Жыл бұрын
as I said on instagram... congrats on the new space looks amazing. love the high ceilings as I just have 2.8 m ceilings here.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex! I think mine are 3.6. It’s a dream come true.
@PrendosNewZealandLimited
@PrendosNewZealandLimited Жыл бұрын
Can't believe I never thought of just a plain box for modifiers still folded up in their bags. Love the pistol grip stand too, might have to keep an eye out for one of those.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
I think I figured it out when I ended up with some new garbage cans a few studios ago and had to figure out what to do with them!
@londonken
@londonken Жыл бұрын
That's a really good space you have there. I always enjoy your videos, your style feels like you are talking to a person, not lecturing them.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! The space is a dream come true.
@waheedhamza1463
@waheedhamza1463 Жыл бұрын
I love it, great studio congratulations Follower from Egypt 🇪🇬🙏
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@ghigsmartinez
@ghigsmartinez Жыл бұрын
Happy New year
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Happy new year!
@davemil716
@davemil716 Жыл бұрын
Really a interesting video... thanks for sharing... I miss my warehouse studio I had in Buffalo even more now! LOL
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! That’s too bad. There must be a lot of great spaces at a good price in Buffalo.
@SCU3A_S7EVE
@SCU3A_S7EVE Жыл бұрын
This place looks awesome! A few big, leafy plants would definitely add some life and help balance out the industrial vibe. Snake Plants and Fiddle-Leaf Figs are both relatively cheap for their size, hard to kill, and pair well with the modern aesthetic. Real is better than fake, but I’ve found some shockingly realistic fakes at places like Target and World Market.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. I’ll check it out 😄
@SusanneGeert
@SusanneGeert Жыл бұрын
This place is absolutely stunning 🤩🙌 A few large green leaf plants would really add some character and breath in some life. I really, really like this place and would lov to work such a place ☺
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It's a dream come true =)
@bp-blackshark
@bp-blackshark Жыл бұрын
That studio is much better, because of the higher sealing. 👍
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Yes, true!
@Trinity-wear
@Trinity-wear Жыл бұрын
What a cool guy!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@Stedmen
@Stedmen Жыл бұрын
Nice!!!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@filibertkraxner305
@filibertkraxner305 Жыл бұрын
What a great video! Some really good tips in there that I can try to squeeze into my own studio, which is about 1/3 the size of yours, lol.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! It's a dream come true. My last studio was about 1/3 the size so I can relate.
@dianagomezmusic
@dianagomezmusic Жыл бұрын
so nice
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@AaronnmWhite
@AaronnmWhite Жыл бұрын
Love the video John With the chains for the backdrops, how did you find them? I have the plastic ones and they have the same issue! Thanks for sharing!!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Aaron! Heres a link to a single unit with a metal chain: bhpho.to/3Iwx7s6 If you want a kit with both the poles and the rack with metal chains, I would buy this, but the poles will be chrome. Impact Deluxe Varipole Support System with Metal Chain Kit bhpho.to/3IJH9qa Here is a link to a 3 rack with metal chains bhpho.to/3knCqQI
@lubintasevski5985
@lubintasevski5985 Жыл бұрын
Part of me would love to move to the US from Canada to simply buy a warehouse for less than half the cost of a condo here. It's really a nice place you have and I'm envious of how great a space you have. I used to rent a similar space like that a decade ago and stopped after a major injury and simply never got back into renting or owning a studio space since due to market here that more than tripled in cost from when I last had a space... I wish you all the best in your amazing space.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Are you in Vancouver? I am sure my space would be cost prohibitive if i wasn't in the middle of the country.
@MoD_Master_Of_Disaster_
@MoD_Master_Of_Disaster_ Жыл бұрын
Well done in finding the place, I just love those industrial locations. Here in the Netherlands there aren't that many of these buildings. And if you find one, either the rent is astronomical, or they're about to be converted into apartments. Btw, so cool that you're also mentioning the metric system for measurements ;-)
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Since were the only ones using feet it's the east I can do! Spaces like this here are being converted to apartments too. Part of the reason why I was ok with moving to less than desirable neighborhood was because I knew it would be years before I was priced out of the neighborhood.
@westleyleonstudios
@westleyleonstudios Жыл бұрын
Look up Maker Pipe and you can create structures using EMT Conduit and it's AMAZING!! If you wanted a more secure structure for the changing area, shelving, rigs, etc. You can literally make anything with them. It's super great to have.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I’ll look into it more.
@Prabhu_njd
@Prabhu_njd Жыл бұрын
@JohnGress Absolutely love your studio john! Love what you did with the place. Congratulations and i wish i had that big of a space to shoot. Do you mind sharing where you got those cases you have hidden behind the backdrops? I'm looking for a similar type case for lighting and light stands for travel and for location shoots.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 😊 The two on the left are from SKB. Here is a video about how I travel with gear kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eruladGA2KqYZ5s.html
@martinsmith6049
@martinsmith6049 Жыл бұрын
John, you ask for homey feel advice... my idea.... find models favourite music and have that in the background, fresh coffee on tap. Maybe some magazines for the waiting around time.
@MileyonDisney
@MileyonDisney Жыл бұрын
Cool tour. I've been salivating for a camera stand for several years. Chicago? Are those windows bullet-proof? Those Studio Titan camera stands that you have lights mounted on are awesome! If I ever hit the big lottery, I'll have to get me a couple. About the painted backdrop rack - couldn't you put another 3-rack behind (instead of on top of) the first rack? If the backdrops were rolled on backwards, they'd face the front and solve your problem. I don't know, just guessing. (I wrote that BEFORE I saw that you already did it.) hehe. Cool studio, but the best part about it is the awesome photographer, John Gress, who does incredible work!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Miley! Good on you for fighting that out so quick! It took me a few weeks. The studio Titan stands are great for sure. Ifs kind of crazy that if it wasn’t for mirrorless I wouldn’t have learned the joys of a camera stand.
@marcin.sobocinski
@marcin.sobocinski Жыл бұрын
John, I thought I will not be able to watch until the end such a video... (you know... kinda boring), but I was wrong 😀. Very nice studio. Thank you for being so open in sharing also financial details. It's great to see a "content creator" (hate that word) who is not trying too hard to be a celebrity, but just shares his knowledge and build trust with his audience. I appreciate that a lot. One idea worth considering is putting some diffusion fabric in the windows (maybe the same way backgrounds are hung, with some ballast stick at the bottom and a possibility to roll it up when needed). I have a huge diffusor (I've built the frame by myself and can now stick the diffusion fabric with velcro to it) - like 2,5 m x 2,5 m in size - that I put in my window and it makes wonders in terms of great soft light it provides. I wish you all the best in your new setup!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Marcin. I am always happy to share my mistakes, because maybe it will help others avoid them. I thought about doing that at some point too but I forget why I didn't do it. Maybe I was thinking about controling the screen glare but keeping the vibe. I actually have a 2.4x2.4m white scrim and frame in the case that I had the red chain sitting on and I am reallly looking forward to using in it this 3.6m space!
@Dzsozi75
@Dzsozi75 Жыл бұрын
Super 😍😍
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@JAPAN4K
@JAPAN4K Жыл бұрын
Great video, very beautiful +👍🔔
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@Mowikan
@Mowikan Жыл бұрын
Nice move John! Great studio. You know that elinchrom have these wall mounted bajonet so you don’t have to use a hook? Thx for this walk around.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Billy Bob. I didn’t know that and it would have been an improvement. Oh well.
@Daniel-px8xg
@Daniel-px8xg Жыл бұрын
Nice! Looks like a 59 inch soft box 😱
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
75" / 190cm! Thanks!
@artandadventurerv
@artandadventurerv Жыл бұрын
John, the backdrop holder where you have three on one side and three on the other…are those the painted canvas drops? I haven’t found a good way to have them on a rack yet. It’s a lot of work taking one all the way down and installing another one to shoot different painted backdrops in one day. Very curious how you store your painted backdrops and what type of pipe you have them on that won’t end up sagging from the weight. Ty!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks Paige! That rack is where I mount my gravity backdrops gravitybackdropsus.sjv.io/DK0Nmj. I attach them with gaffer tape to 2" PVC pipe when I buy at Home Depot and then cut down to the same width. My extra backdrops are are leaned up in the corner attacked to PVC as well so when I want to swap them out, its pretty easy.
@shanetography
@shanetography Жыл бұрын
Oohhhh okay, so basically you're saying you have my dream studio. Got it. 😁 (Seriously though, congrats! It's beautiful!)
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's my dream studio too!
@FernandoSLima
@FernandoSLima 8 ай бұрын
Well.. 9 months ago, so maybe the studio got changed a lot. Amazing space. the only one thing that I maybe add, it is a full body mirror on the left of the make up station. Love it...
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 8 ай бұрын
Ha. Thanks! There was one there on day one but it fell over and broke, but There’s one there now 😄🙏🏼🙏🏼
@FernandoSLima
@FernandoSLima 8 ай бұрын
@@JohnGress That´s nice... :D
@michelcornelius2137
@michelcornelius2137 Жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative video, as usual. Great, nice, BIG pro studio full of great gear and with gorgeous windows and view outside. I noticed that you have a Nanlite Asymmetrical Stripbank which I am wondering for some time if I should get one for my low key arty male shirtless and nude portraits. Do you consider this softbox being one of your good buys, and would you advise me to get one for my type of photography (in addition to the 2 conventional stripboxes I already use)? Thank you in advance for your advice. All the best from Belgium for you in 2023, in all fields, including of course in your beautiful new working space.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! You might prefer the Nanlite Stripbank Softbox with Bowens Mount (12x55in) SKU: SB-ST-140X30. I thought it was too large for a hair light but it might make a good main light.
@michelcornelius2137
@michelcornelius2137 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Thank you very much for your advice John.
@RayValdezPhotography
@RayValdezPhotography Жыл бұрын
Cool congrats. i going to get my mini fridge this month
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Good choice! I don’t think the exact one is still for sale but I’m sure there’s a model 2.0
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@paulhenry7
@paulhenry7 Жыл бұрын
It looks great! Maybe a nice tablecloth to make the table look and feel more homely?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Ahhh yes I could get a runner too. Thanks!
@joshzaring
@joshzaring Жыл бұрын
Drinks from Costco… RESPECT! haha
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
I’m all about it!!! My fav drink is Kirkland La Croix! 😂🙏🏼
@TheeCarlosJ
@TheeCarlosJ Жыл бұрын
Very nice studio John! I would like to know more about how you set your backdrop system on the super poles. I have exposed masonry in my loft and I’m unable to mount my background system; so I have to use a single background stand which doesn’t allow me offer clients more background options.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Good morning! It's nice to hear from you. You can mount these racks directly to bricks if you have drywall anchors (I did this in my last studio. If you can't drill into the wall then the Autopoles (veripoles) and the racks will work well, provided your ceiling is 12' or shorter. My ceilings are 12'2 but they still worked, even though the specs said they wouldn't. Originally I had two pavers from home depot under each one to help them span the gap. If the ceiling is higher than 12' then you can get extentions. If youre using paper and your ceiling is higher than 10' then you could consider the 6 rack from Manfrotto (amzn.to/3X55MRW), but when I had it in my 10' tall space the bottom backdrop was so low that it was always going through the heads of my subjects. In general I would suggest this set (bhpho.to/3IJH9qa) which has chrome poles- but regardless of what you chose to do, make sure you get metal chains. Heres a link to the black poles by themselves bhpho.to/3CriGSa and the rack with chains bhpho.to/3CI0Ev4 I hope this helps.
@TheeCarlosJ
@TheeCarlosJ Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Thank you! My ceilings are right at 12 feet so I believe the Autopoles will work. How did you attach the Manfrotto rack to the Autopoles?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Oh right, you'll need two of these amzn.to/3ixsMKC The rack hopefully will come with the bolts, but if not they are standard metric bolts which you can also get at home depot. I forget the size, but I remember needing to get some there once. If the rack doesnt come with these little bumper for the bottom (it will make sense when you see it) you might need 4 super clamps.
@ravholly
@ravholly 8 ай бұрын
My first was the DSLR was Kodak DSC-315
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 8 ай бұрын
I think you cheated by having an LCD on the back 😂
@martinsmith6049
@martinsmith6049 Жыл бұрын
The uneven floor... in UK we have something called self levelling compound.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks we have that too. Maybe someday I’ll have it done.
@jpdj2715
@jpdj2715 Жыл бұрын
"Junior" lightstand - as you mention the big Manfrotto stand being "junior" it's good for people to know the what they consider standard size spigots at 5/8" (15.874mm) diameter is called "baby" in US studio jargon. The next size up is called "junior" and then there's "senior". As "bigger, taller" gives longer levers for forces (weight) to work on, tube sizes and strengths need to improve and that's where the larger sizes come in.
@bp-blackshark
@bp-blackshark Жыл бұрын
"Baby" is a 5/8" or 16mm diameter spigot, that´s why the lighting stands are called baby stands..."Junior" is a 1 1/8" or 28mm diameter spigot, that´s why that lighting stands are called junior stands.
@lucianolodi8653
@lucianolodi8653 Жыл бұрын
You are nice! congratulations
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! 😃
@jeevandarshanphotography3666
@jeevandarshanphotography3666 Жыл бұрын
NIce studio
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@RashadTarlanov
@RashadTarlanov 11 ай бұрын
John your studio looks amazing. I have a 2 questions for you. If you have a time and answer I will be more than appriciate. I want to rent space like you have and invest for all decorations and lights, and I want to rent it hourly as a studio 1. What was a estimate cost for built the stuido you have now? 2. As a photographer do you think is there any demand for studio ? Thanks for your respond
@RobJorg
@RobJorg Жыл бұрын
16:36 if you build it out of pipe yourself (easy) you can put up three backdrops on one side and three on the other side.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Like the way I did it?
@quamiowoahene6785
@quamiowoahene6785 Жыл бұрын
Great job John. It's amazing how you've transformed the place into a natural creative studio. Can I shadow you in one of your shoots or projects?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's actually the format of the the exclusive totorials on my website - johngress.com/academy/
@quamiowoahene6785
@quamiowoahene6785 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Thank you!
@RaulTibe
@RaulTibe 10 ай бұрын
Tx for the video, may I ask how wide is your background ? 2,2m or 2,7m ? Can't really say
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 10 ай бұрын
2.7m. Thank you.
@JeffWiswell
@JeffWiswell Жыл бұрын
Hey John--congrats on the new studio! As an aside, I'm putting in a backdrop system in my garage studio (same as your rack and chain system), but I noticed that my canvas backdrop wants to unwind all the way when I lower it instead of staying in place. Any troubleshooting ideas?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Ahh. You have to tighten the non chain side more. A 1/4 turn is the difference between too loose and too tight.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JeffWiswell
@JeffWiswell Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress thanks!!
@bluewater68
@bluewater68 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations to your new space. It's amazing and very well done. Just one question: On the backdrop papers, you hang them with the cardboard core, or did you replace the core with aluminum rod?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Good question. I am using the cardboard core.
@jackhowdeshell2529
@jackhowdeshell2529 Жыл бұрын
​@@JohnGressHave you ever experienced sag (cardboard tubes) and then creasing of the paper when unrolling when leaving them mounted? Maybe it's just a southern climate issue.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
I only have problems with the cardboard tubes sagging with my painted backdrops so maybe it is a humidity thing Jack. Its bone dry here in the winter and bone dry in the summer AC.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
The painted backdrops are a lot heavier.
@renzdii
@renzdii 5 ай бұрын
Awesome tour!!!!! Also, how tall are you?!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 5 ай бұрын
Thanks! 6'4 / 1.93m
@indrajitadvani3742
@indrajitadvani3742 Жыл бұрын
Congratulations John. Is there anything you feel you don't have that you want? What would you buy next for your studio?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Probably more furniture options to use as props.
@indrajitadvani3742
@indrajitadvani3742 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Yes props are always interesting additions.
@SpotBentley
@SpotBentley Жыл бұрын
If you use chairs as props in your photos, then perhaps surround your table with 6 or more eclectic chairs that could serve dual purposes. I have to rethink autopoles. I've been hesitant to use them for stability reasons but since you have 6 backdrops on each set maybe they are stable after all.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
I did think about that. If you look at the cgi rendering all of the chairs are different. I hear you about the poles. The tension levers are really the key. I don’t know if I could trip and fall into one and have it stay up but they are really good for the downward force.
@Smoothblue90
@Smoothblue90 Жыл бұрын
Wow. Nice. Envious of you.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! I feel really lucky!
@tonishaw6320
@tonishaw6320 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! Move to Nc - rent is good
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! The commute might be a little long.
@tonishaw6320
@tonishaw6320 Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress lol
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