Originally Posted by billywatson

Having shot a whole bunch in LA and a fair amount in Phoenix, here's my 2 cents:

It's a Class 6 felony to shoot porn in AZ. I'm defining "porn" as two people doing the naughty. I'm not sure if solo stuff is illegal, although I'm fairly sure the minute a girl sticks her fist (or a huge toy) up her crack you're breaking the law, too. Not that Sheriff Joe's gonna break any Porno Doors down, but it's still something to worry about.

AZ is a beautiful place and the heat is really tough to deal with only 4 months out of the year -- which isn't bad at all. 8 months out of the year there's no better weather in the world. When I lived in Chicago the weather was tough almost twice as much. Same in places like Portland.

Shooting in AZ is cheaper than LA as cost of living is cheaper.

I've experienced far more drama shooting in AZ than CA, and I'm not sure why. I think the girls -- being more amateur -- are getting themselves in deeper than they imagine, hence the issues. This could be just me.

Phoenix is a very conservative place when it comes to people in high places. Overall it's conservative, too, and most conservatives don't take too kindly to smut...even though they're our base consumer.

LA sucks cause people are VERY aware of cameras. When I shoot pick-ups ANYWHERE in LA, it's like I'm giving away free money.

Chicks in Phoenix are FUCKIN' SMOKIN'.

Way more male talent in the LA pool.

There's not a whole lot of Porno biz in Phoenix -- but there are a few good companies. I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing.

It's fun to shoot on the beach.

It's fun to shoot in the desert.

I'm on vacation and reading and replying to GFY -- what's wrong with me?