Videos
The Yuri Arcurs video blog shares tips and techniques that have contributed to Yuri becoming the world’s top selling microstock photographer. See how he works with models, how he shoots in the studio or outdoors, and hear him explain how he manages his high volume photo production business.
Episode 6 – Essentials in a studio that you did not think of.
Episode 5 – A tour in my studio.
Episode 4 – Essential tools and “never shoot free hand”
This an instructional video about my monopod and how it is put together. The video goes through:
- Manfrotto Neotec 685B Monopod (Aprox. $145)
- Manfrotto 484RC2 Ball head (Aprox. $60) Today (Today I use the Manfrotto Swivel Tilt Head instead)
- B&H Custom Bracket Kit Digital PRO-SV (Aprox. $260)
- PG Palm Grip for Digital PRO-M Bracket (Aprox. $20)
Episode 3 – Instructing the model part 2
This an instructional video about how to work with models on the set. The video goes through:
1. Two basic smiles: Full smile and Laughing Smile.
2. Instruct the model to freeze between shots to get sharp images.
3. Working with a second shooter.
Episode 2 – Instructing the model part 1
This an instructional video about how to work with models on the set. The video goes through:
1. What models to choose and what models will sell well as stock and normally be liked by your clients.
2. How to give easy instructions to you models when wanting small changes in position.
3. How to teach the model to “free pose”.
Here is a link to the HD version
Microstock Agencies – An Overview for Beginners
What should I shoot and what sells well?
New tool – projected monthly income calculator
Video Episode 6 – Non-obvious smart things to have in a studio
Styling: Pure Hell or a place to “shine”.
Clash of the Titans – Canon 1Ds Mark III vs Nikon D3X for Stock
I spy with my little eye