Comments on: Episode 3 – Instructing the model, part 2

By: Johan Jönsson

Johan Jönsson — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 07:16:07 +0000

Really good video!

By: Ariel

Ariel — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 06:54:57 +0000

That was super helpful. I loved the suggestions about going between smiles, having her lean sideways for the full laugh, and the pauses for the poses. Awesome stuff.

Love the very well designed wordpress theme as well!

By: Spanic

Spanic — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 19:49:29 +0000

Hi Yuri,
I really admire your work and have been following your work since 2006. I am amazed how you shoot stock and the way you organized the workflow and the business concept. I watched all your videos and read all I could find that you wrote. However my biggest problem is finding models and models fee. In my country (Croatia) models are pricey; like 100/200$ per day, day=6-8 hours shoot. We know that is not all, we have to pay MUA, stylist + space to shoot. What would you advise, if you were me, what should I do to get around tricky and expensive models and modeling agency? To make clear I consider expensive only that when I pay and woman or man doesn’t know how to work lifestyle. I would pay any money if I could get skilled lifestyle models. Or it is me? Thanx man..

By: RjZ

RjZ — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:20:54 +0000

Thanks. Found your blog through strobist. Excellent videos–now it’s time to put it to work.

By: Todd

Todd — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:46:31 +0000

I love when you get a model that actually has a clue, and can free pose as you guide them minimally. I’ve had some models that literally caused me to want to bang my head on the ground. Wanna be’s and amateurs are the ones I’m talking about, the ones with little skills. Still, you can get good images from amateurs that don’t know what you’re doing. It just helps you stay more sane when you’re working with a moderately to highly talented model.

By: Mat Hayward

Mat Hayward — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:38:28 +0000

Great video Yuri! Keep them coming!

By: c

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:02:47 +0000

hey, there’s a beautiful girl in your video preview but then it’s you 90% of the time – no good

By: Debbi_in_California

Debbi_in_California — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:13:15 +0000

Are you using 7 lights for this setup? Can you get a good clean white background with fewer lights? Would you do a post about white backgrounds, please?
Thanks for giving back Yuri, I really love your blog!!
Debbi

By: boone

boone — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 20:17:29 +0000

hey yuri, i’m excited to see your site updated to this blog. looking forward to seeing more – i’ve been passing on the link. thanks man.

By: James Benet

James Benet — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:18:09 +0000

Hi Yuri,

Excellent segments, I have to say that this account of a true pro works wonders in building up confidence and technique for all shooters.

Your studio hi-key setup explained could be a great segment for future release!

Congrats on the huge success!