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John Gress

Warm Blast From September Past

It wasn't too long ago that I could shoot in a t-shirt..... now I cant even walk around the house with one on thanks to the frightful winter weather out doors.... I hope this blast from the past brings a little heat to your winter Sunday.

Chicago Photographer John Gress

Dining Out For Life

I had a the great fortune to donate my services to Chicago’s Edge Alliance, which is involved in a wide range of initiatives that respond to the needs of the homeless, people living with HIV/AIDS, the disabled, and veterans. The ad campaign we developed is … Read More

Chicago Photographer John Gress

Troy Z

Troy Z has a strong look and can keep you from turning the page whether hes staring back at you or laughing. Credits: Make-up by Deirdra Carney. Styling by Shar Devon. 

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Adam Schawel

It took quite a while to set up a shoot with Adam Schawel, but it was well worth it. The 22-year-old is a real trooper for putting up with 40-degree weather and a stiff wind during out shoot.     Credits: Make-up by Randall Jenson. … Read More

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Justin J

I first spotted Justin at the gym. I am always nervous approaching people on the street because I think most people will expect I am coming on to them. ‘No really…. I AM A PHOTOGRAPHER!’   Credits: Make-up by Deirdra Carney, Randall Jenson and Brandon … Read More

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Kevin Lewis

Credits: Make-up by Deirdra Carney and Brandon Phillips. Styling by Shar Devon. Modeling by Jason Cates, Tom D, Justin J, Kevin Lewis, and Alexander William.

Stylist Shar Devon, left and Assistant Austin Steveson help bring things together.

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Credits: Make-up by Deirdra Carney and Brandon Phillips. Styling by Shar Devon. Modeling by Jason Cates, Tom D, Justin J, Kevin Lewis, and Alexander William.

John Gress Chicago Photographer

Robin Cook

  Credits : Credits: Make-up by Randall Jenson and Cindy Vazquez. Styling by Isaac King and Richard Paden. Additional modeling by Brian Fountian, Eric Lueshen, Byron Green, Matthew Enrique Cup and Roman D

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Boutique

Often times I come up with a shoot idea and then contact make-up artists. However, when Make-up Artist Brandon Phillips called me about a shoot he wanted to do, I was all ears. The retro boutique he lined up was amazing and the pictures we … 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