Studio Tour: John Gress's Chicago Portrait Photography Studio

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John Gress

John Gress

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@YogueDaddy
@YogueDaddy 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Guy! I feel like I have come a long way since my first video in 2018!
@VanessaCruzPhotographyLLC
@VanessaCruzPhotographyLLC 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vanessa! I really appreciate the complements!🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@VanessaCruzPhotographyLLC
@VanessaCruzPhotographyLLC 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress I noon , I appreciate your time and skills to teach.
@jmadsenphoto
@jmadsenphoto 2 жыл бұрын
Nice Studio! Very well thought out. Great place for creativity.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@joesrustyshutter3189
@joesrustyshutter3189 2 жыл бұрын
You are truly a light Master John. I love watching your videos.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe! You are too kind.
@tammicook40
@tammicook40 2 жыл бұрын
I love it ! Can’t wait to see your work from there Congratulations 🎉
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Tammi!
@trondhelgehie6771
@trondhelgehie6771 2 жыл бұрын
Loving your new studio 👍 The old brick’s and windows gives it a nice character!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@frits1463
@frits1463 2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful studio !!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@londonken
@londonken 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you! The space is a dream come true.
@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.
@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!
@alexanderpons9246
@alexanderpons9246 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you much Alexander. Happy new year!
@staceynolan48
@staceynolan48 2 жыл бұрын
It's gorgeous, John!! Love the look of those old buildings. Congratulations!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
thanks Stacey!
@patricksmith7400
@patricksmith7400 2 жыл бұрын
Terrific space, John! Appreciate the tour. Very helpful.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick! Glad it was helpful!
@FilNenna
@FilNenna 2 жыл бұрын
Really beautiful space. Thanks for the tour!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Thanks for watching!
@PrendosNewZealandLimited
@PrendosNewZealandLimited 2 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 2 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!
@bobsykes
@bobsykes 2 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 2 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.
@jackhowdeshell2529
@jackhowdeshell2529 2 жыл бұрын
A lot of little gems throughout the video for new or prospective studio photographers (and experienced once too).
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 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.
@alfredorangel3872
@alfredorangel3872 2 жыл бұрын
gorgeous place!! one day i will have my studio in PR!! thanks for the tour!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It’s a dream come true. You’ll get there.
@supyos430
@supyos430 7 ай бұрын
Love the place and set up
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 7 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@spanishprisoner
@spanishprisoner Жыл бұрын
Hope you can keep that studio space. It's my dream studio space - wow!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! It still makes me smile every time i walk through the door.
@discojelly
@discojelly 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I was wondering if that was going to lill the vibe. =)
@winniduesseldorf
@winniduesseldorf 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely outstanding introduction - you are a real lighting artist
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You are too kind. 🙏🏼😊🙏🏼
@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!
@edwardrodriguezphotographe2103
@edwardrodriguezphotographe2103 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your studio!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thanks for watching.
@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!
@DaveSincere
@DaveSincere 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice studio!!!! Love it.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much!
@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!
@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.
@alexcostafotografia
@alexcostafotografia 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Alex! I think mine are 3.6. It’s a dream come true.
@BostonFeliksovich
@BostonFeliksovich 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🍾🍾🍾
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@carlageorgina
@carlageorgina 11 ай бұрын
YASSSSSSSS! This the review I was looking for! I am so buying the background stand set up!!!!!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 11 ай бұрын
Great! Hope you like it!
@salvamando1
@salvamando1 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Whenever I use the studio Titan stand I feel like I’m operating something for the space shuttle.
@charligebeyaw7915
@charligebeyaw7915 2 жыл бұрын
beautiful studio
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!!
@WestCoastVivi
@WestCoastVivi 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful place, John! 😊❤
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Vivi!
@wfp9378
@wfp9378 2 жыл бұрын
Had to move my studio I had been in for 6 years about 5 weeks ago. Very hard to find a place with a high ceiling. New places rent is good, but its smaller and feels cosy, but is a joy to walk into. Put in a wood floor and that made me happy. A friend who uses the studio off and on suggested I cover up my windows with backgrounds. From a practical perspective it made sense but the charm of the place was gone and I hated it and changed back the following day. The changing area is a good idea. My old place had a huge one but the current place is a bit pokey, however I think your idea will work very nicely for me. Like others have said, finding a reasonably priced but suitable place can be very hard. Thanks for sharing.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼 it would be a lot more practical for me to put up a background rack over there by the camera stands but it would KILL the mood, just like you said. I planned on my dressing area being slightly larger but that’s where the pipes are. 🤷🏻‍♂️
@franknurnberger1102
@franknurnberger1102 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds like a great place and I am sure people would love to see it. Thanks Frank🙏🏼
@jc-crafford
@jc-crafford 2 жыл бұрын
Very nice studio. Glad I discovered your channel.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you!
@petewright5845
@petewright5845 2 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 2 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!
@eeefiom
@eeefiom Жыл бұрын
Wow! Thanks for sharing, your studio is inspirational.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
My pleasure! Thank you so much!
@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.
@louisevessey3839
@louisevessey3839 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
They were good for what they are but thankfully we’re past that now! 😄
@tundeoluwole8132
@tundeoluwole8132 2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome I hope to have a studio setup like this one day
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Anything is possible. It’s a dream come true for me 😊🙌🏼😊
@guydesgroseilliers34
@guydesgroseilliers34 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulation on your new place.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Pezinokrm
@Pezinokrm 2 жыл бұрын
WOW! Great new studio congratulations! 🎉I wish you much success for the coming year John... Cheers! 🥃
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@veselinvasilev9362
@veselinvasilev9362 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks and good luck!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You too!
@hal_I_am
@hal_I_am 2 жыл бұрын
Great space! congrats!!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Greego
@Greego 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent tour and commentary.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!
@MileyonDisney
@MileyonDisney 2 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 2 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.
@westleyleonstudios
@westleyleonstudios 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip! I’ll look into it more.
@davemil716
@davemil716 2 жыл бұрын
Really a interesting video... thanks for sharing... I miss my warehouse studio I had in Buffalo even more now! LOL
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! That’s too bad. There must be a lot of great spaces at a good price in Buffalo.
@luissalazar2021
@luissalazar2021 10 ай бұрын
Nice stuff, thanks for sharing
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@karlweb1
@karlweb1 2 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing Thanks for sharing
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for watching!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
I’m also in AZ right now!
@hom296
@hom296 2 жыл бұрын
What a great space, John!! Have fun! joe
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Joe! It’s a dream come true.
@andreak4280
@andreak4280 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Andrea! It’s a dream come true for me 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@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.
@lubintasevski5985
@lubintasevski5985 2 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 2 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.
@ghigsmartinez
@ghigsmartinez 2 жыл бұрын
Happy New year
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Happy new year!
@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.
@Mowikan
@Mowikan 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Billy Bob. I didn’t know that and it would have been an improvement. Oh well.
@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 kzbin.info/www/bejne/eobYZ6GFqKlnbck
@SCU3A_S7EVE
@SCU3A_S7EVE 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Steve. I’ll check it out 😄
@lauriecorcoran4050
@lauriecorcoran4050 2 жыл бұрын
Wow amazing space 😍
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@SusanneGeert
@SusanneGeert 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! It's a dream come true =)
@waheedhamza1463
@waheedhamza1463 2 жыл бұрын
I love it, great studio congratulations Follower from Egypt 🇪🇬🙏
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!
@jimpurcell
@jimpurcell 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
You bet!
@paulhenry7
@paulhenry7 2 жыл бұрын
It looks great! Maybe a nice tablecloth to make the table look and feel more homely?
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Ahhh yes I could get a runner too. Thanks!
@RobJorg
@RobJorg 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Like the way I did it?
@filibertkraxner305
@filibertkraxner305 2 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 2 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.
@firat.tas.photographer
@firat.tas.photographer 2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations John! Looks great🤩🤩 I love it🤗 greetins from Istanbul 🙌
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
teşekkür ederim! I really appreciate it 🙏🏼
@MoD_Master_Of_Disaster_
@MoD_Master_Of_Disaster_ 2 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 2 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.
@FernandoSLima
@FernandoSLima Жыл 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 Жыл бұрын
Ha. Thanks! There was one there on day one but it fell over and broke, but There’s one there now 😄🙏🏼🙏🏼
@FernandoSLima
@FernandoSLima Жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress That´s nice... :D
@marcosfotos3801
@marcosfotos3801 2 жыл бұрын
i love your work!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 😊
@quamiowoahene6785
@quamiowoahene6785 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! That's actually the format of the the exclusive totorials on my website - johngress.com/academy/
@quamiowoahene6785
@quamiowoahene6785 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Thank you!
@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.
@RayValdezPhotography
@RayValdezPhotography 2 жыл бұрын
Cool congrats. i going to get my mini fridge this month
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TheeCarlosJ
@TheeCarlosJ 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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.
@mickstarfighter
@mickstarfighter 2 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 2 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.
@mickstarfighter
@mickstarfighter 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Thank you very much for your advice John.
@marcin.sobocinski
@marcin.sobocinski 2 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 2 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!
@Trinity-wear
@Trinity-wear 2 жыл бұрын
What a cool guy!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@dianagomezmusic
@dianagomezmusic Жыл бұрын
so nice
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you! 🙂
@bp-blackshark
@bp-blackshark Жыл бұрын
That studio is much better, because of the higher sealing. 👍
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Yes, true!
@GastonShutters
@GastonShutters 2 жыл бұрын
John that’s a beautiful studio. I also moved out of my old studio and looking for a new place. What’s is the total square footage of your studio? Congrats and may the new place makes you a great living.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Gaston! Its about 1500sqft / 150 square meters. Best of luck with your search!
@GastonShutters
@GastonShutters 2 жыл бұрын
​@@JohnGress wow it looks so much bigger. You did a great job at maximizing the space.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! wide angle lenses help! But it does look big in person because it's tall and all one room.
@indrajitadvani3742
@indrajitadvani3742 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Probably more furniture options to use as props.
@indrajitadvani3742
@indrajitadvani3742 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress Yes props are always interesting additions.
@SpotBentley
@SpotBentley 2 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 2 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.
@AaronnmWhite
@AaronnmWhite 2 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 2 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
@jpdj2715
@jpdj2715 Жыл бұрын
Looks nice and professional. One problem you may encounter: the 6 roll backdrop. You seem inclined to leave the paper rolls on there and swap background depending on taste, mood. Easy, fast. The problem with this system is that the paper rolls will sag over time, in the middle. This then causes the paper on the roll to become corrugated in the middle. Annoying if you have to Photoshop that out. There's only one way to prevent that: take the rolls off and only put them up for a shoot. Store the rolls in their boxes, perfectly flat, or make a rack that holds them perfectly vertically. The longer the rolls, the faster the problem occurs. It will take an engineer and some finite element analysis to calculate what wall thickness - say aircraft grade aluminium - tube you would need to insert as prophylaxis. Chairs: they look great, but there's two kinds and I would have them all the same model - not necessarily the same colour, though - if you want a toned down style and leave exciting colour to the shoot area, take e.g. tones of grey. As a client: do I sit on the leather(ette) one with the cushion, or is it for the owner? Also, the table is large and allows distance between you and clients - that distance creates a comfort zone in which taking a decision becomes very relaxed to them. I would prefer a round table, I think, not very big.
@jpdj2715
@jpdj2715 Жыл бұрын
The 9' rolls will suffer less than the wider ones - today, "Savage" brand has rolls up to 140" (11' 8" = 3.56m)
@jpdj2715
@jpdj2715 Жыл бұрын
There are simple aluminium strips to weigh the end of the paper rolls down and keep the paper tight/flat. Pointed screws on one strip, place on the floor, place the paper over it and push screw pins through paper, place the second strip on top of that and tighten thumb-nuts. Done. Easy. And flat enough to not be in the way. "Simple aluminium strips" in photography does not mean they are cheap - but they add value.
@Stedmen
@Stedmen 2 жыл бұрын
Nice!!!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JohnMacLeanPhotography
@JohnMacLeanPhotography 2 жыл бұрын
14:53 Matthews. Nice Space!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You caught me! I see in the video that I paused an looked at it because I couldnt remember who made it. I really want to get a Manfrotto Mega Boom!
@ravholly
@ravholly Жыл бұрын
My first was the DSLR was Kodak DSC-315
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
I think you cheated by having an LCD on the back 😂
@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.
@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.
@tonishaw6320
@tonishaw6320 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Move to Nc - rent is good
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! The commute might be a little long.
@tonishaw6320
@tonishaw6320 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress lol
@RashadTarlanov
@RashadTarlanov Жыл 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
@JeffWiswell
@JeffWiswell 2 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 2 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 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@JeffWiswell
@JeffWiswell 2 жыл бұрын
@@JohnGress thanks!!
@jpdj2715
@jpdj2715 Жыл бұрын
Boom - not seen a lot, but very clever is the boom arm with a parallelogram mechanism. It has 4 pivoting points connecting 4 rods in an adjustable parallelogram configuration. One rod hold a stud for the light modifier, another extends beyond the stand's end and holds adjustable counterweight. Strong enough to hold some 26 lbs. What's the point? Well, pull it down and adjust the light (modifier) angle and push it back up - the angle does not change. You'll find a Cambo brand 6' boom (RD-1201) for about $900 ($730 without the lead shot in the counterweight bags RD-1200) or a $650/$530 RC-1101/1100 with almost 3' range (~80cm) (for this 81cm boom length, the total arm length is 132cm, so there's 51cm sticking out on the other end to hold the adjustable counterweight bag.) You'll need a "junior" light stand to carry this - not the basic "baby" - see my "junior" comment. I bought a vanilla brand one that is about half the price and very good, but it doesn't have a fixation in one light movement direction, but rather a friction thing that does not really arrest a larger softbox, depending on how it is mounted - so I keep a super clamp at hand to arrest that. You'll have to go see one before you buy, I suggest. Shipping back can be a hassle. That junior lightstand in my case is on wheels.
@bp-blackshark
@bp-blackshark Жыл бұрын
I prefer to change the hight from my lightsource/lightmodifier on a boom with the wind up lighting stands i have. With those cambo booms, the lightsource/lightmodifier is moving in a circle. You will have the same angle, but it will not be in the same vertical spot. With that, i also prefer a manfrotto 025TM boom (the short version from a superboom) with remote controls together with a broncolor cranked tilt head (made by manfrotto) for the broncolor para lightshapers...so i have a mini version from a manfrotto megaboom. That boom isn´t a steel boom, but it doesn´t matter with my Godox AD600 pro and AD1200 pro external flashheads.
@jpdj2715
@jpdj2715 Жыл бұрын
@@bp-blackshark - appreciated. I wasn't aware that Manfrotto (*) did a small version of the superboom. As to the parallelogram adjustment, no, it does not move in a circle. If you bring it down and adjust the modifier end to a -say- 45 degree angle relative to the floor or light stand, and then take it up, then it retains that angle all the way. That's per the laws of geometry in parallelograms ;). (*) Over 50 years experience with brands like Gitzo and Manfrotto (MF), the latter would be third choice because of reliability or robustness. You could leave a Gitzo tripod in your will to your heirs but with MF needed to carry tools to fix or adjust this or that and put saved money relative to Gitzo aside for replacement. If you can't beat them, buy them, someone must have thought in MF's parent company. I bought more than a dozen aluminium "stacker" or "ranker" as MF call them and they work very well with my Profoto RFi modifiers, me firing lightweight radio-controlled speedlights into them. Recently, a commenter informed me that they felt that MF had cut corners with the current "ranker" production and they advised against them because robustness/reliability. Or, as soon as it has more than very simple engineering, I'm in doubt about the MF brand and have had my moments in those years when a superficially looking simple product made me think of the "mother ffers" interpretation of MF. Their carbon traveller tripod with magnesium ballhead in my cabin-size case being lightweight is great but the heavy weight hex key set I need to keep it from dropping my camera, meh. And that's why I wasn't aware of the small superboom.
@shanetography
@shanetography 2 жыл бұрын
Oohhhh okay, so basically you're saying you have my dream studio. Got it. 😁 (Seriously though, congrats! It's beautiful!)
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! It's my dream studio too!
@wilteduk007
@wilteduk007 2 жыл бұрын
I rent a studio and the table has 8 different chairs that are great to use as props as each one is so different for portraits.
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
I almost did that! If you look at the diagrams the chairs are all different. 😁
@jeevandarshanphotography3666
@jeevandarshanphotography3666 Жыл бұрын
NIce studio
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@Charlotte_Photographer
@Charlotte_Photographer 2 жыл бұрын
I think I would go with the IKEA Tobias chairs. They are about $105 each. Noticed you have blocks under your AutoPoles. Do you have the autopole extensions on them yet? They make them. Also they make Autopole legs/bases. For your changing room have you thought about something more permanent? I used metal studs which are easy to cut and screw into. Then got 4x8 sheets of corrugated plastic similar to what they make political campaign signs out of, to make a lightweight, inexpensive, sturdy walls. You can also use OSB wood panels or corrugated roofing panels in galvanized metal or plastic available at Home Depot or Lowes as inexpensive siding. You need to grab some sheer curtains off Amazon as well. If you haven't already, a neat edition to your Mole Richardsons is to build a dimmer switch into a very short extension cord and a 1 gang electrical box to control the output of power to your hot lights. Love the swirled door. That's gonna make a great background too. Great space. Thanks for the tour!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lenn. Good catch on the bricks under the auto poles. The specs say they’re 12” tall which is 2” shorter than the ceiling. I put the paper one up first and then I set up the painted side and realized they were taller than I expected. Oh well. Maybe some day I’ll take out on the paper side.
@renzdii
@renzdii Жыл бұрын
Awesome tour!!!!! Also, how tall are you?!
@JohnGress
@JohnGress Жыл бұрын
Thanks! 6'4 / 1.93m
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