Here’s some of the feedback from couples. Read more info on how our girl-boy shoots work.
Alex & Bret
We very much enjoyed the shoot. Although Bret was a little nervous we both found it to be a fun and exciting experience. We have recently talked about it and would ever love to do it again if the opportunity ever came up.
Our relationship is stronger than ever we are currently in new Zealand and Iām about to meet Bretās parents for the first time :s
We both felt every comfort around [the] staff and felt like the whole shoot was fun, comfortable and professional.
As for pay, we didnāt really care about the money it was more about the fun of shooting and doing something a little different. That said the money was good and more attractive than other companies. [See their shoot]
Kylie & Marcus
I liked how the shoot team treated my partner just the same as me, including him in jokes and making him feel at home. This was especially helpful as he was probably nervous and wanted to seem confident in front of strangers.
Our relationship hasnāt really changed at all after the shoot. He seemed to gain a deeper understanding of what I do on a shoot and I think he enjoyed the experience.
We both felt we were paid very well, and I was pleased that he was equally compensated [typically, men are paid 20% of women]. It felt very feminist and progressive to treat male sexuality and privacy in the same way as the company treats a womanās.
Marcus adds: I donāt think it had a significant impact on our relationship. We wouldnāt have done it if I wasnāt 100% comfortable in principle, so it wasnāt a watershed moment in that regard. Both being paid equally, and generously, made a big difference; the sums put together made it possible to visit home [to Australia, from Amsterdam], which was nice. Also, Iād say it had a subtler effect on my self esteem and confidence ā considering, leading up to, and looking back on the shoot. [See their shoot]
Amy & Jasper
It never cause any problems in our relationship and were still together after almost 2 years and we still want to try something interesting if things comes up! life is too short not to try different things in a relationship if both will agree why notā¦
The crew was absolutely fantastic, they made us very comfortable throughout the day of our shooting. Thanks for them.
The payment was fair, I had different types of shoots for few days, and that covers my travel fair enough. Thank you! looking forward to see you soon. Hope the members loves our sets. [See their shoot]
Carmina & Pablo
To share something that is part of my life (the shoots) with my partner made me feel more connected with him. It was a positive experience.
I remember that the cameras were Caroline + Izzy. It was amazing, they made us feel relaxed and as we were in our own house.
abbywinters pays probably the highest rates in the industry for shooting BG and the best of all is that you can do it with your real partner, a possibility that not all the companies let you do. Continue this way! šĀ [See their shoot]
Tahlia & Ryan
ā¦.not to mention we had a kick-ass bonus crew member in the sweet little dog that was at the appartment we filmed in! š
After, Ryan said he felt a sense of achievement, the feeling you get when you surprise yourself ā Proud! I felt emotional because it was beautiful and I was quite tired, haha! But all round I think we just felt good, elated even! Like nothing could spoil the day.
It probably has effected our relationship in a way of having a hunger to do more films. We want to do more things like that. It also adds a cool little quirk to the relationship, like something unusual that we did together & are very proud of and certainly not afraid to talk about!
How we found the crew on the day of the shoot? AWESOME. It just felt like being with a bunch of mates, and whats better then getting naked with a bunch of mates?Ā (edit ā probably sipping hot tea, naked with matesā¦ ā Ryan)
Ryan and I both agree that the payment is spot on. Couldnāt complain about it, completely fair amount. Ryan said he would have done it for free! (edit ā you had me at ālunch is paid forā & āIāve brought Vegemiteāā¦ ā Ryan [Ryan and Tahlia are Aussies ā Ed]) [See their shoot]