starting an adult video business

[Guest ALLEE]

I'm planning to turn my hobby (taking pics/vids of nude males) into something "profitable" and sell them over the internet. Looking for some advice on how to go about this.

 

I have read a couple of books on how to start a business, but need more specifics. How do you classify this business? Do you need to state in the application that you'll be dealing with adult materials, or can you get away by simply stating it's a photography/videography business? Aside from the regular business license, what other permits do I need? Do's and dont's, etc.

 

Any first hand experience or if you know a good book or other resources dealing specifically with setting up an adult video business, e-mail me at AllanKLee@aol.com with 'Male Video' in the subject so I won't delete it (hate those junk mails!). Thanks in advance.

 

allan

[Guest ALLEE]

I'm planning to turn my hobby (taking pics/vids of nude males) into something "profitable" and sell them over the internet. Looking for some advice on how to go about this.

 

I have read a couple of books on how to start a business, but need more specifics. How do you classify this business? Do you need to state in the application that you'll be dealing with adult materials, or can you get away by simply stating it's a photography/videography business? Aside from the regular business license, what other permits do I need? Do's and dont's, etc.

 

Any first hand experience or if you know a good book or other resources dealing specifically with setting up an adult video business, e-mail me at AllanKLee@aol.com with 'Male Video' in the subject so I won't delete it (hate those junk mails!). Thanks in advance.

 

allan

[ericmagyar]

A quick short list:

 

1. Get signed model releases

2. Get 2 forms of ID, one with a picture

3. Don't sleep with the models....you'll get a bad reputation

4. Make sure you get good lighting for your projects

5. Make sure that if you do video, you get a 3-chip digital camera

6. If you do video, make sure you are able to edit it in a computer - most come with software or you can get inexpensive software at Comp USA, Best Buy or Circuit City

7. Be steady when you get the cum shot

 

That's all for now. I've been doing this for 4.5 years

 

Cheers,

Eric Magyar

[http://ericmagyar.com]

[ericmagyar]

A quick short list:

 

1. Get signed model releases

2. Get 2 forms of ID, one with a picture

3. Don't sleep with the models....you'll get a bad reputation

4. Make sure you get good lighting for your projects

5. Make sure that if you do video, you get a 3-chip digital camera

6. If you do video, make sure you are able to edit it in a computer - most come with software or you can get inexpensive software at Comp USA, Best Buy or Circuit City

7. Be steady when you get the cum shot

 

That's all for now. I've been doing this for 4.5 years

 

Cheers,

Eric Magyar

[http://ericmagyar.com]

[Guest Kenny021]

I've sent you private email but not sure if it went thru...if it didn't let me know and I will do again.

 

Eric makes excellent points as you'll see if you get my email).

 

For Eric: Where do you find your models...my big problem. I don't look like you so it's difficult if not impossible to find suitable guys.

[Guest ALLEE]

Eric

 

I was looking more for information on the administrative side of the biz, e.g getting a license, forms to file, permits, etc. Also, I like my vids to have an amateur-ish look, so I'm not too worried about lighting or using a high-res 3ccd cam. I've been taking pics and videos for a while too, but for my personal use only. Appreciate the reply, though.

 

AL

[Guest Kenny021]

I've sent you private email but not sure if it went thru...if it didn't let me know and I will do again.

 

Eric makes excellent points as you'll see if you get my email).

 

For Eric: Where do you find your models...my big problem. I don't look like you so it's difficult if not impossible to find suitable guys.

[Guest ALLEE]

Eric

 

I was looking more for information on the administrative side of the biz, e.g getting a license, forms to file, permits, etc. Also, I like my vids to have an amateur-ish look, so I'm not too worried about lighting or using a high-res 3ccd cam. I've been taking pics and videos for a while too, but for my personal use only. Appreciate the reply, though.

 

AL

[Guest ALLEE]

Didn't go through . I double-checked my profile and private messaging is on.

[Guest ALLEE]

Didn't go through . I double-checked my profile and private messaging is on.

[Guest tmbg]

The AOL email address you noted was not valid as of early this morning. I too tried to send you some information.

 

Cheers! Ritchie

[Guest tmbg]

The AOL email address you noted was not valid as of early this morning. I too tried to send you some information.

 

Cheers! Ritchie

[Guest ALLEE]

My apologies. I forgot the '02' at the end of my aol screen name. The correct e-mail address should be allanklee02@aol.com.

 

Please e-mail me again. Thanks!!!

[Guest ALLEE]

My apologies. I forgot the '02' at the end of my aol screen name. The correct e-mail address should be allanklee02@aol.com.

 

Please e-mail me again. Thanks!!!