Photographers Won’t Tell You This: My Full Portrait Workflow

Want to improve your portrait photography fast? This behind-the-scenes video shows you my complete workflow—from concept and planning to culling and retouching. Learn how I structure creative test shoots, collaborate with models, and refine every step to consistently produce stronger work. This is the real, unspoken process behind becoming a better portrait photographer—and you can follow it too. If you’re serious about getting better at portrait photography, this is the process you’ve been looking for. 👀 Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 01:00 - Planning 02:09 - Scheduling & Structure 05:26 - Styling 06:44 - Posing 08:36 - Working with Dancers 10:20 - Culling 13:03 - Retouching 14:12 - Final Thoughts 📚 Learn more: Academy https://johngress.com/academy Handbooks https://johngress.com/lightinghandbooks/ Workshops https://johngress.com/workshops Click here for a full list of all the gear I use in the studio - https://johngress.com/gear/ Disclosure: This description contains affiliate links. If you use them, I may earn a commission — at no additional cost to you. #PortraitPhotography #PhotographyWorkflow #StudioLighting #TestShoots #PhotographyPractice #ModelCollaboration #PhotoRetouching #PhotographyTips #PhotographyBehindTheScenes #CullingProcess #PosingModels #ImproveYourPhotography #CreativePortraits #StudioPhotographySetup #ModelTestShoot