Things to bring to shoots: Clothes, props, ID (if you are doing a girl-girl shoot there are a few additional things to consider).
We divide props into four main areas: General, Personal, Sexual, and Sentimental. We need you to bring some of each to your shoot day.
General Props
General props are “tools” you use or do stuff in real life. Some examples include;
Sporting implements ⚾ 🤹♀️ 🏀🏑 🏐 ⚽ 🎳 🎾 🏏 🏈 🏓 🏉 (and sporting uniforms 🥋), exercise equipment 🏋️, tools for your occupation ⚓ 🧮 ⚗️ 🩺 🛠️, equipment for your hobby 🤸♀️ 🎪 🔦 🎱 🎲 🎨 🎤 🥁 🏑 🧶
We’ll ask you to bring several of these.
Personal Props
Personal props are things you have on, in or with you all the time. Some examples include;
Jewelry 📿 💍, mobile phone📱, headphones 🎧. Lip balm, medication 💊, moisturiser 🧴, tampons 🩸, your diary 📓, seeing-glasses 👓, bus tickets 🎫, wristwatch ⌚, pen 🖊️, sewing kit 🧵, keys 🔑, purse 👛👝 , candy 🍬, first aid stuff 🩹 🧷, toothbrush 🪥.
You might already have a bunch of these with you, but more is always better. We’ll incorporate their casual use in the shoot.
“I brought all of my own props and had things ready to talk about. I chose my own outfit and chose some posters and things from what Elvaar [Shoot Producer] brought to decorate. I tried to choose things that looked like something I would actually have in my room.” (Olive G, Jun 2020)
“We ended up using a lot of objects instead of themed ideas… We started with my favorite-ever folding pocket hair brush/mirror that I always have with me. I always have it in every bag, every pocket… Stuff like that! My comfort items. A lot of the shoot was about having my comfort items with me and that was really special. Oh! and the silk fans! My silk fans! In the end, we used my silk fans and I honestly feel like this is the peak of my career! It was so cool, you have to watch it.” (Lucy Q, Apr 2022)
Sexual props
If you’re making a Solo shoot at the “Explicit or “Insertions” Posing Level (more info), we’re going to talk about masturbation. We want you to share the things you use to masturbate. Some examples include;
Classic sex toys 🍆 are always good – vibes and dildos are classic for a reason 😅! Your newest and oldest ones are always great, even if they are broken!
But maybe you use other things to masturbate with as well? 💈 🌡️ 🧸 🧨 🥄🕹️ 📯 📞 🔌 🕯️ 🗞️ ✏️ 🖌️ 🔧 ⛓️ No matter how “unusual”, we’d like you to bring it.
Please bring these with you.
Sentimental props
What would you save if the house was on fire? Items that mean something to you are great to share on camera (if you feel comfortable) to help us learn about you as a person (not in a sexual way!). Some examples include;
Musical instruments 🎺 🎸🎷🎻, medals 🥈, trophies 🏆, awards 🏵️, family heirlooms 🍴, things you have made 🪀 🗿, the collar from your childhood dog 🐕, love notes 💌…
“I was really excited because the bra I was wearing I knit by myself! I was very excited to wear that! I was very happy he [Shoot Producer Hermann] decided on that. I also suggested some of the poses! I felt very creative and I think he was thankful that I had some ideas of my own.” (Anabelle, Feb 2020)
If you have items like this, let your Shoot Producer know, so they can discuss what’s suitable to bring on the shoot day. Larger musical instruments are great, let us know in advance and we can pay for any excess baggage.
