[Mister X]

Originally posted by fish
more replies, wow.

i want to start a paysite under the "amateur" category. so as for lighting, locations, etc, i think i can handle it because i am indeed just an amateur photographer and the models i've talked to are real first timers.

and the only reason i want to start shooting my own content because i think it would be much cheaper compared to getting exclusive content if i'm just looking for amateur content. and i think it would do me better in the long term when it comes to business, with all the exclusive models.

i'm looking into the 2257 requirements as of the moment, and i'll focus on this first before shooting anything.

and i am being careful, that's exactly why i went here first and asked.

Careful is important, hehe. As far as cheaper... probably not. I don't know what you are planning on paying models but the average cost here in montreal is a minimum 100 bucks per session. You can usually shoot 2 sets in a session. It's very possible you can buy 2 sets just as cheap and probably cheaper. The time when content is really cheaper to shoot yourself is when you have free models. Like girlfriend or wife. If you want exclusive content it is also cheaper to shoot yourself even if you are paying models.

Also don't think that just because it's amateur content you aren't going to need lighting etc. The flash on most (if not all) digital cameras just doesn't cut it for anything except filling in the shadows. And when it comes to video having some high output lighting is a must. You can get away with a couple of cheap halogens for both if you use the flash in fill mode when doing stills. But you would be well advised to spend some time experimenting before you actually start shooting for a site. People who join amateur sites are more willing to overlook some flaws than those who join pornstar sites but they still want nice clear pics, hehe.