Monthly Archives: January 2012

Chicago Photographer John Gress

For $2 a Star, an Online Retailer Gets 5-Star Product Reviews

In the brutal world of online commerce, where a competing product is just a click away, retailers need all the juice they can get to close a sale.

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It Must Be Magic: I Will Music Video Featured in A&U Magazine

On their own, Chicago-based Marshall Titus and John Gress each have an impressive bag of tricks.

The Wal-Mart logo can be seen on chas registers at a new store in Chicago

157,000 Square Foot Wal-Mart Opens In Chicago

Chicago's second Wal-Mart supercenter opened this morning at 8331 S. Stewart Avenue. The store features a large fresh section and products tailored to the neighborhood. I was there yesterday as they made their final preparations.

Black and White Chicago Music Video Director John Gress

Behind-The-Scenes: New B&W Music Video For Marshall Titus

I worked on a B&W music video in my studio this week for singer Marshall Titus. Titus recently recorded a dance remix of George Michael’s “Father Figure” which will debut on iTunes Feb 7th.

Texas Governor Rick Perry campaigns at the Machine Shed Restaurant in Urbandale, Iowa

Oops! Iowa Republicans Can’t Finalize Their Election & Perry Endorses Gingrich, Who’s Ex Said Wanted An Open Marriage

It was a wacky day today in politics. Newt Gringrich's second wife said he wanted an open relationship, the same day Rick Perry dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Gingrich. But wait there is more.. the Iowa Republican party says Satorum now leads the caucuses by 34 votes but they lost some ballots and can't determine who won their January 3rd election..... no really... No really... I am not kidding.

Chicago TV Commercial Director

Justus Clothing TV Commercial: Underwear Drawer

I hope your day is going as well as mine! I have been looking forward to Justus Clothing launching my bold, new, creative TV commercial, and now the day has come.

Chicago SPorts Photographer John Gress

Bulls Defeat Raptors 77-64

I shot my first NBA game of the season tonight... I don't know if I was rusty or if it was the players. Then again the winning score was only 77 points.

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Lesbian Wedding Photography: Angela & Dawn

A Bicycle Built For Two recently highlighted a Lesbian Wedding I photographed in Wisconsin.

Workers prepare a new Walgreens store in Chicago January 9, 2012. Walgreen Co is going through "the worst" part of not being in Express Scripts Inc's network and, while the transition is difficult now, the drugstore should rebound as the year progresses, its top pharmacy executive said on Monday. REUTERS/John Gress

Walgreen Opens New Flagship Store In Chicago

Deerfield-based Walgreen Co. is bringing its flagship store back to Chicago's State Street.

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One Train Wreck After Another

When I first heard about this story, I was in disbelief. How do three trains collide with each other?