Tag Archives: Black

John Gress Chicago Photographer

Practice

The designer talked me into shooting these clothes claiming he would get the pics published in Ebony, but that never happened…i guess you could call this set practice! Credits: Hair by Sir Anthony. Make-up by DeCarr Beauty and Randall Jenson. Styling byisaac king and Richard … Read More

John Gress Chicago Photographer

Bowling, But Far From Alone

The bowling alley near the home of Stylist Richard Paden is lost in time.  Its such a unique location, that we had to line up a shoot there with scene appropriate clothing. I wanted a to do a shoot that mirrored a group date… but … Read More

John Gress Chicago Photographer

Raphael

  Credits: Make-up and styling by John Gress

John Gress Chicago Photographer

Joey Davis

Its always fun to do a sports action shoot with someone who can play the game…..  Joey Davis does not disappoint.   Credits: Make-Up by Randall Jenson. Fashion Styling by Isaac King. Additional modeling by Cole McD.

John Gress Chicago Photographer

Matthew Enrique

  Credits: Styling by Isaac King and John Gress. Make up by Cindy Vazquez and John Gress.

John Gress Chicago Photographer

Leve’ll Cole

“I really liked this shot because when I think of a man in uniform, I think of him looking like this,” explained stylist Isaac King. “Authoratative, yet sexy.”   Credits: Styling by Isaac King and Richard Paden. Hair by Keith Ward and Sir Anthony Make … Read More

John Gress Chicago Photographer

A Day at the Beach

What better way to spend an early summer day than with a day at the beach. Stylist Isaac King and I decided to do a lifestyle shoot with two models: Jaquez Andre and Isaiah Ross. Isaac cast Isaiah and I cast Jaquez. “John and I … Read More

John Gress Chicago Photographer

NaCir Jahmill

While I think I made some very nice photos during this shoot with NaCir Jahmill, this day is far more memorable for another reason. This is the day that I met my fashion spouce Stylist Isaac King. Ever since this shoot Isaac and I have … Read More

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K Ellis

What’s your favorite thing to do on a hot sticky summer night? Stylist Isaac King would probably assert, “fit model Keeland Ellis in a kilt on a random street corner!”   Credits: Styling by Isaac King. Make up by Kim King.

John Gress Chicago Photographer

Alhambra Pallace

What do you do with 14 models, three make-up artists, two hairstylists, one fashion stylists and four assistants on a Sunday? Easy, take over a night club. While celebrating a friend’s birthday, one of the managers of Alhambra Palace approached our table and asked if … Read More