Chicago Photographer John Gress

Radek F

John Gress — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:15:26 +0000

It must have taken years to finally set something up with model Radek F, but the wait was well worth it. The 1.9m (6-3), 90kg (200lb) model from the Czech Republic loves to play hockey and works as a bouncer (that word alone will probably skew the comments section).

Credits: Make-up by Brandon Phillips.

The Score

John Gress — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:55:10 +0000

I am proud to announce the release of my first coffee table book, The Score, Published by Bruno Gmünder. The 128-page, 26 x 34 cm (10.25 x 13.5 inch) book can be purchased today from Amazon.com, BrunoGmuender.com, and store.johngress.com.

“Sport is the new sex!”—that’s at least what you’ll be thinking when you take a look at the photos in The Score. Follow well trained and incredibly fit models from the field, where they can get rough, to the locker room where they can and do get wet. Sometimes naughty, sometimes playful, but most often masculine and full of testosterone! With THE SCORE in your hand you will always be a winner.

Photo Book, Pages: 128, Size: 26 x 34 cm / 10.25 x 13.5 inch, Format: Hardcover with dust jacket, Color: full color, ISBN 978-3-86787-144-0, September 2010, $ 89.99

Swimming

John Gress — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 17:22:56 +0000

When the weather in Chicago wasn’t so hot, I decided to go to Texas to shoot a set on swimming. I hit up some models and one of them turned me onto Nathan, a new-comer who had never worked with a professional photographer. Throw in models Teagen, Travon a bucket of water and we were off to a great start!

Credits: Hair and Make-up by Carlos Collins

Orlando M2

John Gress — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 17:40:36 +0000

After my first shoot with Orlando M, we became friends and occasional workout partners. Hes probably one of the flirtiest people we have worked with, which I am sure you will note while watching the video.

Credits: Make-up by Brandon Phillips

Jason C3

John Gress — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:47:23 +0000

Jason C has been one of the models that I live working with time and time again. Given a chance I would do it again… so expect to see Jason in a track themed shoot in the coming months!

David W

John Gress — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 05:41:13 +0000

I was fortunate enough to meet David when a client selected him to be a model for a lifestyle shoot. Thankfully, he came back for more.

"In order for this shot to work, I had to (mentally) walk into a steamy seductive locker room and allow myself to become the fantasy." - Model David W

Credits: Make-up by Brandon Phillips.

Charles S

John Gress — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 16:00:38 +0000

I must have seen Chuck’s pics for the first time a few years ago when he lived in Detroit. He hit me up a few months ago to share that he liked my work and blog and I was thrilled to learn he would be coming to Chicago.

"During part of the photo shoot I had to arch my back...... one of the hardest poses i had to perform. I started feeling sore as if i was working out, but i know when a photographer pushes hard to get the right look, he must know something i don't... and John did, cuz it turned out great." - Model Charles S

Credits: Make-up by Randall Jenson.

Roman D 3

John Gress — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 18:27:58 +0000

Roman was one of the first models I worked with and it has been interesting to see him grow over time.

Credits: Make-up by Brandon Phillips

Daniel T

John Gress — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 20:02:55 +0000

What a face…. Daniel’s bone structure is flawless. Make up artist Brandon Phillips immediately new he was be great for headshots…. but Daniel surprised us when he put on my red catchers kit and gave us a show.

Credits: Make-up by Brandon Phillips

Antonio W

John Gress — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 23:34:07 +0000

Model Antonio W was a fun edition to a shoot I recently did at a rec center. The 1.75m (5-9) 77kg (170lb) 19-year-old is new to modeling.

Credits: Make-up by Brandon Phillips