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What do Shoot Producers mean when they ask “How can you show our customers you are happy and engaged?”

On all shoots, our Shoot Producers will do a Pre Shoot Briefing with you (more info), part of which is to ask how you can show our customers that you are happy and engaged .

This is a huge part of the “abbywinters.com paradigm” (paradigm means, the pattern our shoots tend to follow) – our customers pay us because we present happy and engaged models. When customers pay us, we can pay models to make more shoots.

If you’re not in the right headspace to make a shoot where you’re happy and engaged, let us know and we’ll reschedule the shoot – no problem. If you don’t let us know beforehand, and you’re unhappy or just disengaged, we might cancel the shoot (that’s really annoying for everyone 😐), and not book you for more shoots!

What we mean by “being happy” 😃

Happy (in this context) means “Showing pleasure”.

People having a good time is contagious – and sexy af! A lot of porn out there is pretty grim, and we aim to counter that by showing models genuinely enjoying themselves.

On a shoot, you’re smiling and excited (perhaps a little nervous) about the shoot and throughout the shoot. You’re having a good time on the shoot, and it shows! Of course, we do whatever possible to make this possible and our Shoot Producers are experts in keeping the mood just right to support you… but most of it has to come from you. It’s hard work for sure!

We do not expect you to be “manically happy” or “fake happy”, and we know that different people show their happiness in different ways.

Some examples include;

✔️ You have a positive mind-set on the shoot, considering how you can make the most of this event

✔️ You find ways to make the day fun for you. Chat with your Shoot Producer, get inspired by the setting or the props, bring music that makes you feel good.

✔️ You’re energetic with how you do things on the shoot – instead of taking off your T-shirt as if you’re alone after a hard day’s work you, make eye contact with the camera and take more time than usual, perhaps flirting a little bit or being playful with the reveal of what is underneath.

✔️ You do variations of happy – sultry-happy, sexy-happy, uncomfortable-happy, super-happy, laughing-happy, gently-happy (but never fake-happy!)

✔️ You set yourself small “silly” challenges, for example, sticking your buttocks out as much as possible when removing panties, or crawling like a cat.

✔️ You never have to be directed to “smile!”

 

ABOVE: Andreea has not needed to be told to “smile now” – she’s genuinely having fun!

 

ABOVE: Blossom is not just smiling, she’s got a big grin. She’s genuinely happy.

Everyone shows their happiness differently, Andreea and Blossom are just some examples.

Our customers don’t want to see sad or angry models, models who act “too cool for school”, or worse, models who show no emotion. There’s a lot of material out there like that, but our customers come to us for something different.

What we mean by “being engaged” 🧐

Engaged (in this context) means “to actively participate; to be involved in”.

You’re interested in what’s going on around you, you’re exploring what’s possible in this shoot, and you’re excited to see what happens next. You’re exploring your sexuality with us, and you’re keen to do so.

You go looking for the next thing to do in a shoot, you’re suggesting things that are likely to work, because you’ve spent time talking with the Shoot Producer to understand what the shoot needs. When you experience pleasure, pain, or discomfort, you show it honestly and genuinely – the real you.

Some examples include;

✔️ You make an effort to complete the task at hand, eg, taking that yoga stretch all the way .

✔️ You notice your feet are dirty when the Shoot Producer goes to take a foot close up shot, and clean your feet so they look good.

✔️ You check when your face is in the shot, and compose an appropriate facial expression

✔️ While drinking some water, you spill some on your t-shirt and it becomes all clingy… 🤪

✔️ You communicate with your Shoot Producer about your preferences (rather than “suffering in silence” if their approach is not working for you)

✔️ You turn your phone off for the shoot, so you’re not distracted

✔️ You ask the Shoot Producer how you can make the shoot sexier

✔️ You propose practical ideas within the constraints of the shoot day and paradigm

ABOVE: Angelika spontaneously did this pose on a shoot – maybe acting like a cat (or something?), but it’s super cute – happy and engaged! Perfect.

 

ABOVE: Blaire poses like a superhero in front of the superhero comic wallpaper – and check out that steely glare! 🤭 She’s engaged with her environment, and thus with the shoot. Perfect!

There are many ways to engage, and what Angelika and Blaire show above are not the only options.

Our customers don’t want to see models who are “disengaged” – who just “sit there and do what they are told”. Again, a lot of adult content is like that, and our customers think that’s boring.

What about visas?

What is a visa?

A visa is an endorsement placed in a passport that grants the holder permission to enter the country for a specified time period. Usually it’s a fancy sticker attached to a blank page of your passport.

Do I need a visa? 🛂

Some countries do not require a visa for some people to travel there – for example, people with a Canadian passport do not need a visa to travel to the USA; people within the EU do not need a visa to travel to another country in the EU.

Whether a visa is required or not depends on the country of the passport holder (ie, the model), and the country they plan to visit (ie, the shoot city). Agreements between countries about visa requirements are made at a high level of government.

Some visas are simple to get – for example, Australians visiting New Zealand pay $10 at the New Zealand airport when they arrive, and a visa is granted right away. Others are more complex – for example, an Australian visiting China needs to visit a Chinese embassy in Australia and apply for a visa (and visit again to collect it). There are also many situations between these two extremes.

The Travel Visa Checker at https://www.passportindex.org/travel-visa-checker/ helps indicate what’s necessary, and defines the different visa types (however, the government sites of the passport holder and destination country are the final authority – Passport Index is a free site that could make a mistake).

Visas are your responsibility, but we can offer some support and general advice. Let your Model Liaison know if you are stuck.

What if I am travelling and working?

Working in a different country often requires a work permit (in addition to a visa).

However, the nature of the work we do is covered by an exception for travelling performers doing itinerant work (musicians, sculptors, actors and similar jobs are all covered by this).

Buuuuuut, sex work can make some immigration officials 👮 feel uncomfortable 😬, and cause them to want to know more detials 🧐 which takes time and can be difficult (and possibly make them aggressive, if they personally do not approve).

Furthermore, immigration authorities are always on the look out for people being sex-trafficked, and they may assume you’re being victimised – regardless of what you claim. While we will be able to support you in this conversation, it can take a long time and be stressful.

For these reasons, we advise responding to the question, “What is the reason for your visit?” with simply “A holiday”.

We strongly advise models who participate in sex work such as prostitution to check the laws in the destination country – they are often quite different to laws for producing adult content (even though they seem quite similar).

Do I really have to carry my whole suitcase to the shoot?

Maybe…

It helps Shoot Producers make excellent shoots for our customers when they have options – while the red top you hoped to wear might be lovely, the Shoot Producer may be creatively inspired by the pink top with the three-way straps and direct you to do interesting things with those during video – things you had not considered an option before!

ABOVE: The Shoot Producer selected Alessia’s top because of the sexy possibilities of wearing the top without a bra.

The clothing and other items we ask models to bring to shoots are used by Shoot Producers to add realism, colour and texture to our shoots. While you may only wear one outfit in a shoot, other clothing items may be used as “set dressing” in the background.

The clothes listed in our Clothes to bring page should always be brought to shoots. Things that do not need to be brought to the shoot include;

  • Clothes worn in previous shoots (for example, the clothes worn on Monday’s shoot do not need to be brought to Tuesday’s or Wednesday’s shoot), or to subsequent shoot blocks (unless specifically requested by a Shoot Producer)
  • Black or beige clothes
  • “Going out” clothes
  • Makeup case
  • Hair straighteners / curlers (unless you really want to)
  • Any shoes with heels
  • Laptop (unless specifically requested by SP)

However, this may mean a heavy bag of clothes needs to be carried to the shoot location. It may be possible to leave the bag (or at least, its contents) at the shoot location for the next day’s shoot – ask the Shoot Producer.

We strongly recommend wheeled bags to make this process easier, but note that in Europe, many hotels and multi-story shooting locations do not have elevators.

Where will my Shoot Producer meet me on the first day?

On the first shoot day you work with us, your Shoot Producer will meet you where you guys agreed.

Often this will be at the door of the shooting location🚪, but that may vary – for example, you may agree on the airport ✈️, at a metro station 🚇 or bus stop 🚏. It’s up to you and the Shoot Producer to decide that, and we encourage both the Shoot Producer and model to be specific, and not rely on “wishful thinking”.

If it’s not clear to you exactly where you’re meeting, ask the Shoot Producer to be more specific, and ask for a Maps link. We strongly recommend looking up the agreed location the day before, and plan your route there. Use Street View to check how things look so you can feel more oriented in the environment.

Expect Shoot Producers to provide this level of specificity;

  • At arrivals Gate 3 at El Prat de Llobregat Aeropuerto (Barcelona airport), directly under the big clock.
  • At the Amsterdam Central metro station, at the top of the stairs, at street level of the Station St East exit
  • On the south east corner of Smith and Jones streets, outside the pharmacy
  • At 123b Gillespie St, Southampton, SO2 3YT. The house has a green door, with a pot of orange flowers on the front step

Why did the location of my shoot change?

Sometimes, the shooting location we arrange might “fall through” at the last minute, meaning we need to change the address of the shoot. 😵 This is super annoying for everyone, but is unavoidable when it happens.

Our Shoot Producers organise shooting locations based on several criteria, and are reimbursed by us for most or all of the cost of the location. Sometimes, shoot locations will be the homes of friends or acquaintances that just cannot make their home available because something came up (for example, a sick child, or power outage, or tradesman visiting to fix something urgent).

A location change should never happen during a shoot, but may happen the night before or even the morning of a shoot.

We thank you in advance for your patience when something disruptive happens on a shoot. Your Shoot Producer will really appreciate your understanding in this stressful time.

When should I expect to hear from my Shoot Producer?

Expect your Shoot Producer to contact you a few times before the shoot. 

  • First contact: basic shoot planning
    • Typically happens within a few days of your booking call with the Model Liaison
    • Your Shoot Producer will introduce themselves 
    • Check your availability, discuss possible props and a premise, answer any shoot-related questions you have
    • Typically a 10 minute voice call
  • Second contact: Your accommodation info
    • If you are travelling to the Shoot City for the shoot, and if we plan for the accommodation to also double as the shoot location, the Shoot Producer will let you know the details of it (if you’re staying in a hotel and being shot elsewhere, the Model Liaison will let you know the hotel details). 
    • Typically four days before the shoot day
    • Typically an email or SMS / WhatsApp message
  • Third contact: Shoot details confirmation 
    • A day or two before the shoot day, from the Shoot Producer
    • Checking in to confirm the props, start time, accom details, food preferences, and any final questions you have
    • Typically an email or SMS / WhatsApp message

It’s always fine to reach out to your Shoot Producer or outside of these times – they will always respond within a few hours, if not sooner. 

The Booking Model Liaison will also make contact about specific things during this timeline (see the First Shoot timeline).

How can I link from you to my social media accounts?

Some models we work with also run their own small sex work business, modelling for other companies, camming, or on User Generated Content sites like OnlyFans or ManyVids or similar. They maintain Twitter, Insta, Snap and other social media accounts to communicate with their fans.

Some of our customers like seeing our models in different contexts. Often, that’s difficult, because the name a model uses on abbywinters.com may not be the same as the name used on other platforms.

In an effort to “spread the love”, we offer for models to link to a single social media account of their choice, from their abbywinters.com Model page, in an effort to find new customers. We also ask for a link back to us from that social account, so we can also have a chance of gaining new customers. For example, something like;

Hey guys, check out my new shoot on abbywinters.com, at abbywinters.com/model/long_legs/virginia_r!

This is optional for models, and is switched off by default.

How to link to your social media account

To add your social media handle, we need to connect your abbywinters.com access account with your model profile. For security reasons, we only do that for models who ask us to.

Let us know your username for logging into the site on the Models Only boards thread, or email the Model Liaison (be sure to link them to this FAQ). When we respond that it’s done;

  1. Log in to the abbywinters.com site
  2. Visit your My Account page, select the Spread the love tab
  3. Fill in each field as required
  4. Click Save to save changes
  5. Review how it looks to customers – click on the “your model page” link at the top of the Spread the Love tab

It’s fine to make changes whenever you like.

What if I don’t want to work with you any more?

No worries!

Let us know clearly that you don’t want to work with us any more. Send us a message like;

Hey guys, I’ve decided I don’t want to make any more shoots with you, so please don’t contact me again.

Please don’t use vague messages like;

Hi, I can’t shoot for the next few months really.

and hope we’ll just forget about you – we’ll just add a note to our calendar to contact you again in four months, for sure! 😬

When you let us know you don’t want to work with us any more, we won’t argue with you, or demand an explanation, and we won’t contact you any more. There may be some administrative details we need to contact you about (for example, finalising pending payments to you, or similar documentation, but that usually happens within a few days of the shoot concluding).

We’re always curious to hear why you don’t want to work with us any more – maybe we can change up something you did not like, or at least learn how we can improve in the future… but that’s never required.

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