Camille Crimson

You all know that I think that Lilyanne is absolutely gorgeous, right?  She’s pretty dreamy, very charming and smart and she oozes (gross word, but applicable) sexuality and sensuality.  You can see why we decided to help make a website with them, right?  ;)

Pornographic Love started out with just a basic updates section with videos, and the emphasis wasn’t as much on photography.  But quietly, they were stocking up on photos until they were ready to burst forth with a new photo section, filled with gorgeous shots…  And here they are!  Aren’t they stunning?

There’s something about her look that really drives me wild.  I’ve always been a fan of brunettes, and seeing her very tanned, very slim and athletic body with that perfect amount of artsy Montreal “woman about town” tattoos…  I need to compose myself.  Speaking of composition, though, I think Max is an amazing photographer with a great eye.  It’s so clear that these two love each other intimately with a real connection, because that always comes through in the way they can capture one another on film…  That sounds kind of weird, but it’s true.  It just shows that they really know each other.

I’d love to know what you think!  Words of encouragement for this brave couple making beautiful porn would be very much appreciated!

It’s Valentine’s Day, and we all know what that means…  Love!  What kind of love?  All kinds.  For my day, I will be having a nice evening with Mike, making a delicious dinner and having some beautiful red wine, then getting giggly and moving into the bedroom for the evening.  Maybe we’ll even make our second video of the day.  ;)

For this blog post, it means expressing my love to each and every one of you.  You are all so sweet to me, so kind and supportive whenever I need it.  I feel like I can take on the world because of the care I get from my wonderful friends through the site.  So, I hope you all know that you’re all my Valentines!

Mike and I didn’t make a specific Valentine’s Day update this year, although we did shoot a cute portrait series in pink lingerie, as pictured above.  But I have something just as special and awesome to share here!  As a little Valentine’s Day treat, Fleshbot posted Lilyanne and Max’s latest video from Pornographic Love.  It’s shot in this really great cheesy motel with a heart theme, and they have very hot sex in a heart-shaped bath.  You have to see it!

Today has been a really refreshing, recharging day to get creative and inspired for lots of great things to come.  I know I say that often, but it really is true.  We’re so lucky in this company to have the combination of creativity and drive that continually pushes us forward.  We’ve come leaps and bounds and we’re only getting started.

I recently shared some tips with Porn is my Nirvana all about how to make it in the adult industry.  I’ve included a few of the questions and answers here:

How would you advise a woman who wants to have sex in front of the camera and be successful at it?
You need to do it for the right reasons. Someone who is doing it to be famous or make a quick buck can be identified, and people would rather work with someone who is good investment, at least when it comes to more reputable companies. Know your limits, research the going rate for porn performance in your area and don’t go below that. The best thing to do is to find the porn that speaks to you and contact them about modeling. Get some simple shots taken to share. Look into possibly getting an agent. You could also go through cam work as another entrance into the market. Even make up some business cards and go to an adult industry event. There are lots of ways to get attention. When it comes to being successful after that, it’s all about being a self-possessed person.

 

Is it tougher for men to get paid work as a performer?
Absolutely. More men want to do it, there’s a lot of pressure to be of a certain size and to stay hard. If you’re not in LA, you’ll find it hard to find a job, much less any jobs. Unless you genuinely have the passion and drive to put up with a lot of low-paying jobs to make your dreams come true, being a man in porn is not for you. The focus is primarily on women, and male stars are the exception, not the rule. It’s unfortunate, but true. I mean, if you want to be a gay performer, that’s a whole other can of worms, but I don’t know as much about that.

 

I want to start my own adult website but have no idea where to begin… register a domain, and then…?
Get the content, know your brand, set up a payment processor, set up an affiliate program, get samples of your content out there, publicize your site to industry blogs, have a strong social media presence… There’s a lot to it. That’s why it helps to have a company that you’re working with. It’s a lot for just one person.

There are more tips on Porn is my Nirvana, so go check.  Has any of this inspired you?  Have any of you ever wanted to make a run at working in the adult industry in some way?

Haha! Yes, that is Sophie with Ron Jeremy at the XBIZ Awards.

As you know, we had Sophie representing us at XBIZ and, I must say, she did a great job. She even had to improvise and make extra business cards because she did so much networking that she ran out, despite having an ample stack as she left for LA.  She’s written up a great summary which can be seen on WhackMagazine, but she’s also included a little personal note about her time there as it specifically relates to the work we do:

I’ve got to say, XBIZ was amazing, but it wasn’t just because of the chance to hang out with sexy people and do a lot of business… A big part of the reason why I loved being there so much is because I love the company I’m representing. I’m a huge porn consumer and I’m a fan of a variety of different approaches, but when it comes to working in porn, beautiful porn is the only kind for me. Whenever I hand people my card, they respond with delight, mostly because they are very well aware of the sites. On the rare occasion that they haven’t heard of our work, they’re immediately intrigued by the concept of beautiful porn created by people who have an incredible connection.

 

Even though we feel very small in our little company, the influence is far-reaching and it is genuinely changing the face of the industry. The keynote speech at the conference broke down the potential for success in the adult business, and the facts about content producers were as clear as day. If you’re putting up the same old stuff and not caring at all, you will not get anywhere. Give up now. But if you’re making something fresh and new, reaching out to your audience and putting love into your site, now is the best time to be making porn! People will care about what you do, they’ll be so refreshed by your approach and it will flourish. There aren’t nearly as many companies as you’d think who really take this to heart, so it’s wonderful to be a part of a company that lives and dies by these ideals.

 

We didn’t win. That kind of sucked. I was poised there with my camera, adrenaline pumping, shaking like a leaf as our category came up, preparing to take a shot of our name on the screen. It never did. Maybe it’s because we’ve received so many accolades already, but there was a part of me that genuinely believed we’d win. I was disappointed, but the fact is, we’re a small company. We’ve only been working towards really getting our content out there in the past year to two years. The fact that we were up with so many well-known multimillion dollar companies is something to be grateful for in and of itself. But I hope we’re up for the award again next year, and hopefully a few more where that came from. This kind of porn is worthy of recognition. We’re already making impressive strides, but the day will come that our name will be at mainstream awards.

It’s so heartening to know that word is getting out about what we do, and I share the optimism that we will continue to climb that hill, sharing more and more widely that porn can be beautiful.

A wonderful journalist named Robert Seitzinger decided to take to the blog This or That to dispel the myth that porn has no artistic merit.  He proved the possibility of beautiful, artistic porn using Lilyanne, Sophie and myself as examples…  Pretty flattering, no?

Sites such as YouPorn and RedTube allow anyone with a handheld cam to share their sexual endeavors with the world. Most amateur clips give traction to the argument that porn is a cinematic enterprise with zero artistic value, that porn serves only to get viewers off, and no beauty can be seen in videos of blowjobs, female ejaculation, foot fetishism, or any other sexual activity.

However, art porn is a growing segment of sexual cinema. Viewers and performers are evolving their stance on what adult film can accomplish. More than money shots or spank material, art porn emotes and depicts honest intimacy between partners as it incorporates production value beyond the sound of grunts and moans, shaky camera work, and poor lighting.

 ”On an aesthetic level, people really appreciate the artistry,” Crimson says. “On a personal level, people really love knowing that we’re a real couple sharing our passion.”

“The potential for creativity is boundless in porn,” Delancey says. “The fact is that so few people actually try to explore those avenues, so the people who do are real pioneers. Even though it’s a huge industry, there is so much room for innovation and pioneers really are recognized.”

“Sexuality is made to be connected with love, and what we are trying to do with our work is reconnecting this broken link in pornography” – Lilyanne Bloom

2011 has come and gone, and I think it’s really been one of the most amazing years of my life, if not the most amazing.  There have been so many incredible developments with the company, and we just continue to grow and flourish.  We won a Feminist Porn Award for best website, we got picked as the best blowjob site by Rabbits Reviews, we got at DVD deal with Hustler which is now almost near completion, we launched Pornographic Love to huge success, I’ve been featured in Hustler twice, I’ve had all sorts of amazing interviews and reviews, I started my own advice column at Peeperz, we launched the portraits section on The Art of Blowjob, we got nominated for an XBIZ Award for Specialty Site of the Year and now I just got named Fleshbot’s Crush Object of the Year…  I’m probably forgetting something, but just off the top of my head, that’s already an incredible year, isn’t it?

I know I say this time and time again, but I really couldn’t have done it without you all.  I’m so incredibly lucky to have such amazing, passionate people in my life who all care about porn and sexuality the way I do.  Through the site, I’ve met so many wonderful friends and I really do consider you all as such.  The support I get from you guys absolutely pushes me further and further towards my increasingly ambitious goals.  I have lots more goals and plans up my sleeve for 2012, so I’m definitely not spent yet.

I hope that 2012 will be an incredible year for all of you.  I have a feeling it will be!