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We're both not "rich", but average. The hardest part is finding a decent room so that you don't get eaten alive by the additional monthly rent. That's why we struggle a little bit with space and the place doesn't have heating. No worries, we have two electric heaters and a 3kW industrial heater and we don't have to worry about the electricity bill. It's dirt cheap and a good start.
Talking about expenses, my partner already owned studio flash lights and we found two professional 200W LED video lights for cheap on craigslist. We got these puzzle mats for cheap on craigslist as well from a rich family that used them for the kids playroom.
With me working in sports photography, I already have professional photo equipment and will be switching from DSLR to mirrorless this winter, which will also greatly aid in video production. The only expense is the microphone then...
For the models, it is surprisingly easy, especially since we're in Germany and there simply isn't a Francesca Le, Lora Cross or Sunni Ray or whoever. Many models offer topless or art nude levels, but of course we mainly work with models from the adult industry. But by simply putting a casting call online, we get more requests than we can actually take by models wanting to work for us. We shoot with two models tomorrow for the first time, three others have already agreed on regular work. We have two more lined up for December and just got two requests today!
As none of the girls have prior fighting experience, we do posed photosets first so that they can get used to the desired moves before we start producing videos. And the girls like our photos, Marie is actively promoting us on twitter.
But of course, we need to pay the girls their rates as they make their living of it. So we have to invest money know to grow our patreon support. Our business plan says that we want to pay the rent and at least one production per month by March next year.
www.patreon.com/ironmediafights
