intimate exposed honest

(s)education

on photography

by jurij treskow

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INTRO
I’ve always felt that something inside me needed to be expressed.
Photography became the form it found.

It carried me through New York, Paris, Moscow, Berlin, LA, London, Milan, Miami — different cities, the same quiet hunger to see people, to feel something real, to get closer.

This isn’t a course.
It’s my working space, opened up.

No formulas.
No social-media tricks.
Just what I learned by staying with the work — the mistakes, the doubts, the moments I almost gave up, and the ones that made me stay.

I’m not here to teach you how to copy a style.
I’m here to show how a voice is built.

How you move from taking pictures
to making images that actually mean something to you.

Photography didn’t just give me a job.
It gave me access — to people, to presence, to fragility and strength.

That’s what I’m sharing here.
Not a set of lessons,
but a way of being with the world through images.

If you feel that pull too,
this space is for you.
4 UNITS / 17 BLOCKS

01. UNIT / INTRO



In this first part I don’t talk about settings.
I talk about what pulled me toward photography in the first place.

I take you into my story — New York, Paris, Berlin, Moscow — the women, the mistakes, the ambition, and what it really cost to follow this path.

Not to be admired,
but to show how a way of looking at people slowly grows.

The early shoots, the wrong turns, the small breakthroughs, the moments I wanted to stop — and why I didn’t.

You’ll see what shaped my eye: the people, the rooms, the pressure, the hunger.

This is where you begin to understand how a point of view is formed — quietly, over time.

02. UNIT / PRE-PRODUCATION



I share what I actually look at —
the images, books, films, photographers and small details that keep feeding my eye.

You’ll see how I collect and use references,
how I build mood boards that have a direction, not just a vibe,
and how they turn into treatments, briefs and call sheets that give a shoot its spine before anyone steps on set.

I show you how I edit my own work — what I keep, what I throw away, and how I shape a portfolio depending on who’s looking at it.

We also talk honestly about fashion photography:
the line between personal work and paid work,
how money, rates and negotiations really work,
and what images actually cost behind the scenes.

Along the way I point you to the magazines, films and writing that formed my way of seeing,
so you’re not just taking pictures, but slowly understanding the world they live in.

03. UNIT / SHOOTING



Building a team is its own kind of work.
How I connect with models, the trust that forms, the atmosphere on set — that’s what makes an image feel alive. It’s not just about how someone looks. It’s about presence. The way a person changes a room just by being there.

Over time, watching great photographers taught me how those dynamics really work — and how technique fades when something real starts to happen.

Light became another language.
Natural light, flash, LED — each one carries a different mood. I learned to read a space and let the light support what’s happening instead of fighting it.

Erotic photography came into my life quietly.
Early on I learned how thin the line is between tension and something that feels empty. It took years to understand how to keep the charge without losing the beauty.

Fashion brought its own pressure — personal work versus paid work, money, budgets, negotiations, expectations. I’ll show you how I learned to move inside that system, and how everything always comes back to having a clear idea and knowing what your work is worth.

04. UNIT / POST-PRODUCTION



Post-production starts the moment I look at the images for the first time.
Choosing what stays and what goes is already part of the work.

I show you how I edit, how I build sequences and layouts,
and why what you leave out matters just as much as what you keep.

From there, the images become objects — prints, posters, postcards, Polaroids, zines, books.
Each format carries a different feeling, a different way of meeting people.
I also share how still images sometimes turn into moving ones, into fashion films.

Exhibitions and public presentations are another layer of the work.
It’s not just about hanging pictures — it’s about rhythm, space, and atmosphere.
I talk about what I learned by stepping into that world.

And then there’s the part most people avoid:
how I archive my work.
How I keep years of images alive and usable,
so the past can quietly support what comes next.
This is built around doing the work.

Not theory.
Not instructions.

Each part asks something from you — to look, to try, to decide, to risk being wrong.

You’ll test what you see, make choices, make mistakes,
and slowly build your own experience from inside the work.

This isn’t about rules.
It’s about showing up, paying attention,
and finding your own way through images.
SELECT YOUR ACCESS

PRO



Full access to my working space — and everything that continues to evolve from it.

Including entry into my private archive:over a decade of real work, real shoots, real evolution.

PRIVATE



Mentorship in four private sessions.

Beginning with an in-depth reading of your images,
your choices, and what wants to move forward.

Focused work on your photography, your direction,
and the decisions that shape what comes next.

Includes full PRO access.
FEEDBACK
  • Hi Jurij, the material you have created is fantastic. I'm personally always very interested in the "why?" behind an artist's career and you've described the road to where you are today in fantastic detail. I really like how you mix the discussion of the general way your art has involved with particular shoots which stood out for you at that time (and what went into preparing them, etc.).

    The course is much, much better / more interesting than I would have ever expected for any online material. For me, it feels like a combination of biography, explanation and inspiration. Which is truly wonderful :)
    Ingo
  • Hello Jurij.

    I am going through your online course step by step and I go deeper into many of your linked contents , names and websites.

    I take notes in my own notebook and it is a very nice journey…!

    That´s the reason why I finished chapter ONE yesterday completely after some long evenings.

    Sascha Martin
  • Jurij, thank you for such amazing courses. Everything is clear and accessible, like good wine. I read a section, then ponder it for a couple of days, and then read a little more. Yes, the classification is very smart, the sections are well-organized, and even the font is perfect down to the smallest detail. After seeing your photos, I don't even want to go on Instagram, so as not to spoil my taste. Looking forward to staying in touch!
    Denis
  • I had an amazing experience with Jurij Treskov's photography course. Towards the end of the course, I felt an immense surge of energy and inspiration. My heart was racing with the desire to shoot more and more, to capture people, to feel and showcase aesthetics to others. I am grateful for the opportunity to immerse myself in this atmosphere and to be part of such a transformative experience.
    Vlad
  • Very cool and interesting. It is inspiring. It's great that you hold such meetings and share your secrets. Thank you for your honesty. Everything is very cool.
    Alexander
  • Thank you for the reboot, I got what I came for. For that elusive feeling of love and charm, which disappeared under the pressure of commercial work. It is important to meet like-minded people and compare your feelings, to touch reality and illusions together.
    Cyril
  • Key phrases and thoughts that stuck with me were: to love the person you are photographing, which I had suspected myself, but now I am convinced once again. Don't spend too much time on post-processing. Maintain a child-like curiosity with a fresh perspective.
    Danilov
  • Treskov's photography course is an absolute must for anyone serious about honing their photography skills. I was thoroughly impressed with the wealth of knowledge and expertise that Jurij imparted throughout the course. The lessons were meticulously crafted, covering the necessary concepts in a clear and concise manner. The practical exercises were particularly helpful in reinforcing the theories taught in the course, making it an immersive and engaging learning experience. Thanks to Jurij's guidance, I now feel much more confident in my photography abilities and I look forward to applying the techniques I've learned in my future work.
    Chad
  • Jurij, thank you for the course! I'm glad I attended because there was a lot of information about the most important thing: the constant process of searching for something new and fresh in photography, rather than the trivial details of retouching. It was especially cool to learn about your journey, especially in such an open and nuanced way, including your work with models during tests.
    Robert
  • Jurij, thank you very much for the high-quality and interesting course. I got answers to all my questions, along with inspiration. Good luck and further achievements.
    Alejandro
  • It was well-structured. It was easy to perceive without exaggeration. I wanted a little more technical content. Thank you!
    Rachel
  • Jurij! Thank you very much! I really enjoyed it. It was fun and I learned a lot. Jurij knows a lot about photography and teaches it in a way that's easy to understand. Thanks for a great course, Jurij! Good luck with your future projects!
    Arina
JURIJ TRESKOW
BIO

I initiate and structure photographic encounters.

The work unfolds through presence, authorship, and time —not posing, performance, or representation.

Context lives in the work itself.

Takado Kenzo
Innez de la Fressange
Natalia Rykiel
Sante D'Orazio
Pierre Cardin
Barbara Bui
Paolo Roversi
James Franco
Anna Valerie Hash
Christian Louboutin
Caroline Vreeland
Guy Laroche
Damir Doma
David Koma
Jean-Claude Jitrois
Ivan Dorn
S. Mazaev
Doplhin
Erik Bulatov
D'Ornanos
Alisa Freindlich
Verushka
Rick Owens
Peter Philips
Fanny Ardant
Bill Gaytten
Andrew GN
Gerard Depardieu
...
PRINT

The Impression USA
Maxim USA
Faddy Magazine USA
The Impression USA
Fucking Young Sweden
The Contributor Sweden
Glass Magazine UK
Kaltblut Germany
Tush Germany
Keen Magazine
Grazie France
Lui France
OOB France
7000 Magazine France
Normal France
Solar Spain
PSM Magazine Spain
Vogue Russia
Marie Claire Russia
Instyle Russia
GQ Russia
Esquire Russia
Harpers Bazaar Russia
Numero Russia
Interview Russia
Elle Ukraine
Nasty Magazine Italy
Monaco
Playboy Australia
Playboy New Zealand
INTERVIEWS

2020 manifesto
2019 fatal 3
2019 odyssey
2018 fatal 2
2018 odyssey
2018 solar
2017 maxim
2016 allure
2014 esh
2013 kyky
2012 sladkoenapotom


EXHIBITIONS

2025 - paris - sexperimental
2022 paris - sexhibition
2022 paris - imagitanion
2021 milan - imagitanion
2020 kyiv - bursa
2019 moscow - fatal #3
2018 moscow - fatal #2
2018 moscow - fatal #1
2014 moscow - retrospective
2013 brest - retrospective
2012 minsk - retrospective
2011 minsk - retrospective
intimate exposed honest

(s)education

on photography

by jurij treskow