In many ways, 2020 was a groundbreaking year for all adult industry professionals. The studio production shutdowns not only created unprecedented challenges, but also led to unexpected innovations, as content creators began looking for new ways to monetize their work and maintain their revenue streams while staying safe. Adult models like myself turned increasingly to platforms like OnlyFans or Modelhub, or various cam sites, in order to supplement or boost finances while maintaining a connection to our fan base.
Not surprisingly, even mainstream social media influencers started to take a similar approach by offering “premium” content creation, and/or turning to cam modeling in order to stay afloat or forge a new way ahead. Suffice it to say, this historic influx of independent content creation has generated a ton of new web traffic — but has also made the game more competitive than ever among models.
With the right attitude and a little finessing of your schedule, there’s really no reason why a model cannot enjoy the compounded success of mainstream studio shoots.
Obviously, when it comes to visibility, established porn stars often have an edge over purely amateur cam models. For one thing, a porn star who shoots studio content has their name and work out there already — so even though every model must find ways to market content, the pressure diminishes somewhat if you have a new scene on a major XXX site this month, in addition to offering your usual customs or live shows to fans.
That aside, if you are already a full-time cam model, then you know the value of selling recorded content in addition to your lineup of cam shows. That means long hours of content planning, shooting and then post-production — usually on your own, but sometimes with a small team if you can afford help or have a partner. Ergo, the path of least resistance and most reward is often found by venturing deeper into adult territory and taking on mainstream shoots in addition to your camming work.
So, how do you take your career further in adult and work with studios when camming is already a full-time job in itself?
GOING FROM CAMMING TO MAINSTREAM SHOOTS
Discipline and commitment are obviously key to your success no matter what, but here are some other details for models to consider:
• Unlike cam work, where you set your own hours, the schedules of porn companies are generally not as flexible. However, on the positive side, shoots are usually booked weeks in advance, so you have enough leeway to modify your cam schedule.
• When booking shoots, think of your fans. Think about who you typically “target” and attract to your cam room, and always bear this in mind as you contemplate mainstream porn work. Also, remember that mainstream shoots pay a one-off flat rate. As such, if you want to profit the most from the exposure and drive traffic to your room, then definitely book scenes that enhance/add to your existing repertoire.
• Professional scenes require a high level of mental and physical preparation. Besides making sure you complete all the required testing, you need to bear in mind that producers expect you to bring many outfits and spend hours shooting promo materials. In other words, it's not like just casually commuting from your bed to your cam room! Professional scenes mean you need to allow adequate time to prepare and rest, before and after.
• Figure out when you’re most “in demand” online. Personally, I try to plan as many of my professional shoots as I can on days that are usually less busy with traffic online. During the summer months, for instance, I find that my camming clients are generally less active while people are away on holiday — so it’s the perfect time to fit in some studio shoots that you can promote into the fall and winter.
FINAL THOUGHTS
With the right attitude and a little finessing of your schedule, there’s really no reason why a model cannot enjoy the compounded success of mainstream studio shoots alongside independent camming and content creation too. Consider the proverb: “Necessity is the mother of invention” — and no, you don’t have to be a “mom” or MILF yourself to realize that innovating the way you work is necessary to compete and thrive in a post-pandemic business ecosystem, and beyond.
Sabrina Night, aka Sabien DeMonia, is a world-famous fetish model, cam girl, and adult content creator from Poland. She is also the current brand ambassador for Cherry.tv. Since her arrival in the adult world, Sabien has amassed hundreds of thousands of fans and followers that can’t get enough of her amazing body, extra-large tits, and sexy tattoos — not to mention her skillful blowjobs, girl-on-girl action, and her numerous “extra x-rated” fetish videos.
