āThe first shoot a model makes with us is normally a Solo shoot (that is, you’re the only model on-set). We have a whole separate FAQ on how our girl girl shoots work, one for how our Video masturbation shoots work, and a whole separate site on how our girl-boy shoots work).
Our goal in a Solo shoot is to get to know you as a real person.
Only you will be on-camera, but your Shoot Producer will be there to support you every step of the way – they are experienced in working with first-time models, so you just need to relax and be yourself, and you will do well!
“I couldnāt have been more prepared, honestly. Brad [Shoot Producer] communicated everything well with me and AW communicated everything well with me. I donāt feel like anything was missed” (Davina, Aug 2021, “Explicit” Posing Level).
Stills first…
On a Solo shoot day, often your Shoot Producer will start by doing the photographs first (more info on how a shoot day works), so you can chat as you work and learn more about who your Shoot Producer is and what they need you to do (shooting stills goes for a few hours). Models have told us that this helped them gain confidence ready for the video in the second half of the day.
“I liked doing the photoshoot first because I felt more prepared to do the video scene. You know what to do and you feel more comfortable. I liked that, everything was pretty great! ” (Amalia P, Nov 2022)
Video next
The video is similar to what you did for photographs but this time, you will also talk about yourself, and do some movement.
We know that some models are anxious about talking on video, they have said they were worried that they wouldn’t know what to say or how to make themselves seem sexy – fair enough!
However, your Shoot Producer has prepared interesting questions to ask you throughout the video, so you will not have to come up with what you need to say on your own – you just need to answer the questions honestly (they’ll often ask questions that can be answered with a story from your life).
“I talked about gaming on my Switchā¦I talked about growing up from a bisexual girl to a bisexual woman and how that shaped my world and my relationships. I talked about my friends and what we do when we hang out togetherā¦ Yeah!” (Bonnie T, Mar 2022)
As this shoot is about you, your Shoot Producer will only ask you about things you already know, for example;
If one of your hobbies is playing Dungeons and Dragons, she might ask you about how you create your characters.
abbywinters.com is all about showing real women in natural settings, so we do not want you to try and ‘act sexy’ (we reckon you’re already sexy, for who you are!).
Here’s some more detailed information on the two aspects of a shoot that are unique to video, Conversation, and Movement.
“Ursula [Shoot Producer] has the ability to come up with a good prompt! She nods along behind the camera if youāre moving in the right direction [while talking]ā¦ It is really helpful.” (Elise V, Jan 2022)
Video aspect: Conversation
Our customers want to learn about you as a person. Throughout the video shoot, the Shoot Producer will ask questions about your experiences in life. Earlier in the shoot, these will be about more general topics. Some examples include;
- Describe yourself.
- How do you want to be remembered?
- Describe the happiest moment of your life.
- Who has been the biggest influence in your life? How have they influenced you?
“It was slightly different from what I expectedā¦ I thought it would be one 30-minute video. I was worried about this! It was shot in little clips with little breaks. It was comfortable and I understood what to do. It was really perfect! I donāt know what else to sayā¦ I didn’t expect it to be comfortable and easy! ” (Jessy, Nov 2022)
As you can see, the questions we ask tend to be “open-ended” (that is, they cannot be answered with a simple “yes” or “no” – we’re hoping you’ll answer each question by sharing a story from your life).
We always want you to tell the truth (that is, we’re not seeking made-up stories), and itās never a problem to ‘pass’ on questions youāre uncomfortable answering ā weāll edit that out. There are no right or wrong answers to our questions, it’s not a test! š¬
Later in the shoot, your Shoot Producer will ask moreĀ sexual questions. Some examples include:
- What sexual ideas have your friends had that surprised you?
- Describe your first intimate experience
- How do you give blowjobs; what is your technique, and what do you like about them the most?
- What’s been your longest “dry spell” and how did you deal with it?
- Describe how you masturbate
Again they’re open-ended, so there’s room to share a story or two from your life. Depending on theĀ Posing Level you have selected, the questions may be geared more around poses of that Posing Level (for example, the ‘Insertions’ Losing Level includes masturbating and having an orgasm, so there’ll likely be questions about your masturbation and orgasms). At the lower Posing Levels, there will still be sexual questions, but they won’t relate to the Posing Level.
The Shoot Producer will always ask you questions to answer – you’re never told “Ok, start talking!”.Ā š¤Ø
You Shoot Producer will often ask “follow-up” questions, seeking more details about a particular experience you shared. They’re trained to pick up on small details we know our customers want to learn more about (that might seem obscure to you).
Also, we normally edit out the Shoot Producer’s voice from the final video, so it’s best if you phrase the question in the answer, for example:
Shoot Producer: “What are you most proud of?”
Model: “I am most proud ofĀ getting my degree in biology, because…”
That’s a good example. It’sĀ notĀ so good if the model only answers “My degree in biology”, because customers won’t know what she’s talking about when we remove the Shoot Producer’s question. It’s hard to remember to do this all the time, but your Shoot Producer will remind you.
Depending on how talkative you are, there are between 20 and 40 “main” questions, and usually dozens of small follow-up questions.
It’s always fine to choose not to answer a line of questioning – you can just ask the Shoot Producer to stop recording, they’ll put the camera down, and discuss your concern. We encourage you to let us know when you’re uncomfortable, so we can work to make the shoot better for you.
Video aspect: Movement
Our customers want to see you moving your body, doing stuff. In between the Talking Stuff, the Shoot Producer will have planned several movement-based activities for you to do. If you have related hobbies or skills you told us about, this is when you’d be called upon to demo them.
For example, say you play hockey on the weekends š. Your Shoot Producer will have asked you to bring your hockey uniform, a hockey stick, and a ball, and get you to do some hockey drills clothed, then in the skirt with no panties, and later nude.
The Shoot Producer will shoot each drill from several angles (for example, from the front, and from down-low, behind), and several close-ness-es (wider, full-body shots, and some closer shots). Possibly, you’d be talking about hockey as well, describing some special moves or techniques, kind of like a hockey training video.
We need around eight separate movement sequences in the video, each one for a few minutes, spread throughout the video component of the shoot (so, some clothed, nude, and possibly at your higher Losing Level).
If you did not tell us about your hobbies, or you don’t have any suitable ones, the Shoot Producer may have planned some more “generic” movement activities that don’t require specific skills. Maybe climbing a thing, moving things, stretching, doing something on a set of stairs, or similar.
Activities you do on a shoot will be discussed with you on the shoot day, and it’s fine if you’d prefer to do something else (so long as it meets our requirements of moving around, like in the examples above. As a guide, in these movement segments, you’d be breathing heavily and sweating a bit).
Dancing’s always great, too. Some example shoots of ours that include dancing include Gabriela A, Jemima, and Leisl.
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In addition to Conversation and Movement, your Shoot Producer will direct you through undressing, doing stuff with your clothes and personal props, doing some “micro-activities” (for example, brushing your hair or putting on a top with no pants, or caressing your breasts). All the while, shooting wider and close-up shots of you, from several angles.
Video is complicated to shoot, but your Shoot Producer is an expert and will support you at every moment. It’s fine to ask for a break at any time and ask for more help if you need it.
Collaboration
Solo shoots are best when they are a collaboration between the model and Shoot Producer, so it’sĀ great if you have ideas for conversation or movement – your Shoot Producer will love the help!
Though time is limited, and not everything is of interest to our customers, we may not be able to spend too much time discussing your Smurf toy collection!
“We had many meetings about how to make the shoot. It was very professional and organised for different things. We made the shoot very well. We built the script, Adriana [Shoot Producer] and me! After I spoke with her, it was very collaborative. On my ideas, she always told me: ‘yes’ and for me, it was very exciting.” (Rita L, Feb 2022)
Solo shoots are quite structured and there are also a lot of shots our Shoot Producers have to get in a Solo shoot (these are requirements for them, and affect how they are paid for the shoot they make; these are all things you already know about in the shoot). You can see how we train Shoot Producers.
