+ Exclusive Glamour Content, Sexy Pro Stars in Solo & Hardcore.
+ Good Size Collection, Balanced Amount of Galleries & Videos.
- No Video File Size or Spec Info Shown, Same for Photo Zips.
- Room for Even Higher Ultra-Res Pic Option, Video Quality Varies.
User Reviews (5)
User reviews consist of pros, cons, and other thoughts.
Current Member for over 2 months (at the time of review).
Pros:
- Frequent updates (almost daily)
- High Resolution Photos
- Zip Down loadable sets in 3 sizes
- Excellent Photography
- Superb Talent
- Breathtaking Solo Studio and outdoor sets!
- Famous Porn Starlets and Adult models
- High Definition Videos
- Access to multiple clubs (Lisa Ann, Kagney Linn Karter, Club Kayden, etc).
- Exquisite content
Cons:
- None really, except maybe that some of the pic sets have no video to go with them.
Bottom Line:
If you really want "High Quality" erotic photography at it's finest, then you want to visit this amazing website. It really puts the others to shame. I love the daily content and most importantly the absolutely AMAZING quality that each set provides. I appreciate the solo model sets as it is a refreshing set of scenery from that usual raunchy porn set which I do occasionally enjoy from time to time. The faces are well known in the adult industry and are well sought out for their work. The sultry settings and captive beauty will have you begging for more.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Updated:
08-26-1105:51am (Update History) Reason: Minor score change in light appreciation of hardcore material
Pros:
- (Almost) daily updates
- Zip sets
- Recent videos are 720p
- Most photo sets have matching video
- Good quality photography
- Many well-known models
- Notes on shoots, and links to models' sites
Cons:
- Picture resolution of 1600px could be better
- Style arguably a little generic
- Some overuse of retouching and/or makeup
- Inconsistent/unhelpful naming of zips
- Often daft music in videos
Bottom Line:
Here's another site that's been on my list for a while and was accelerated - this time by getting an email from them with reduced pricing. The Randall name is familiar - I remember seeing Suze Randall's name on many photoshoots in, er, reading material procured in my youth, and while still going strong, Holly has been continuing very much in her footsteps.
The members area - although a little busy with a few too many ads and affiliate links - is good and informative. We have the expected timeline of all updates, model index, and separate photo and video lists, as well as searching by categories in each. It looks like there are approx 350 photo sets and 250 videos, and growing quickly with maybe 5 or 6 updates a week.
Some other features I like include:
- notes from the photographer on each set/video
- matching photo/video sets for each shoot, it's good to see both sides
- the model index has links to the model's sites - although I see quite a few missing there
- a fairly active forum, a good dialogue with the photographer
There are also links to the other sites in the network included in the subscription; about 15, a combination of solo model sites (including the ubiquitous Faye Reagan) and live/recordings-of-live videos of interviews and photo shoots. They may have some appeal to some; the one that mainly grabbed me was Forever Vamp, which I'll review separately.
So, generally, a good site, although I have slightly mixed feelings about the content. It inevitably draws comparison to Stagg Street, which I reviewed recently; both are sites of female glamour photographers, and in fact there are many of the same models and porn stars featured on both sites - including a few popular fetish/pinup models which was one of the main lures for me here.
On one hand, this is the better site; I found Stagg Street lacking in many areas - mainly fairly low-res pics and lack of zip downloads, the only videos there are low-res behind-the-scenes - fun in themselves, but of limited appeal.
On the other hand is the material - here is a bit more explicit, which is certainly no bad thing; we see sets and videos of masturbation, with fingers and toys; and some hardcore material which, although generally not my thing, is enjoyable, well-executed and well-balanced between the guy and the girl involved - likely as a result of being the work of a female photographer.
But at the same time, to me it's a mainstream, centrefold style of glam, that's arguably a little generic - admittedly with very good photography. To my eyes, Ms Stagg, although less explicit, takes many of the same models and gives them more personality, uses more inventive lighting/clothing/sets, and focuses a little more on the alt/pinup/fetish genres. However, that's very much a personal preference and this is still a good site - recommended if the material appeals to you, and as such I find myself scoring it a little higher.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
Currently available for the reasonable price of $17.95
Access to 9 other sites including a bunch of solo sights such as Play With Faye and Club Kayden plus Holly’s new sight Forever Vamp is also included along with access to live show archives via the Holly’s Angels Live site.
Daily updates (5 days per week in Holly Randall and 2 days in Forever Vamp)
Browsing of photos available in 3 sizes, 800 x 600, 768 x 1024 and 1600 x 1066 with slide show option also available in the 3 sizes.
Zip download of photos but only available for the largest size so a slight con here also if you’re looking to save on disk space
Multiple video options, WMV medium/high, Quicktime medium, iphone and Flash streaming available
Easy access to bonus sites via drop down menu with no need to re-enter log in details
Cons:
The ads in the members area can make the page look a little cluttered.
No file size or run time displayed for the videos
Billing is by DHD media, not familiar with them, would prefer to see CCBill or Epoch.
Those looking for hardcore or lesbian won’t find a huge amount here, I would estimate the content at around 75 to 80% solo content
Bottom Line:
This is the website of glamour photographer Holly Randall featuring photo and video content of many well known models such as Aria Giovanni, Celeste Star, Eufrat and Jelena Jensen to name a few. The highlight for me was finding 3 photo sets and videos of an adorably cute little Latina named Emy Reyes who I’ve not come across before. The current model count is 115 and they usually have a couple of photo sets and videos each. I believe the site has only been around for about 18 months but the daily updates mean it has grown into quite a reasonable sized site now with a total of 305 photo sets and 203 videos at the time of this review.
I found the easiest way to browse the site was via the alphabetical model index where clicking on any model takes you to all her photo and video sets. You can also browse just photos or videos listed in date order from the newest release first. If you wish to narrow down your search still further the photos and videos are tagged with keywords (eg. Softcore, girl girl, hardcore, glamour, stockings, high heels etc.) if you’re looking for a particular niche.
What I like about the photo sets here is the amazing variety you get. In some sites I become bored seeing model after model stripping out of the same outfit or being photographed on the same bed or same sofa in the same room whereas here you seldom see a repetition of the same setting or outfit used. It’s clear a lot of thought and planning goes into creating the perfect images and I find some of the outdoor sets simply stunning. My only complaint would be sometimes there’s a little too much airbrushing for my taste.
For many of the photo sets there is a matching video which appears to be shot separately. Of the latest ones I checked out the WMV high version you get is 1280 x 720 with around 12000 kbps bit rate and the picture quality looks as sharp as anything I’ve seen but then again I’m no expert in the video department. Going back in time the video quality drops down with 720 x 406 being about average.
It would be nice to see the picture size bumped up a little to 2000px but overall decent value for money taking into consideration all the bonus sites here and for less than 18 bucks not too much to complain about.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
Beautiful models. This is a must for me.
Nice, high quality clothes/outfits. Also a must.
HC is gentle and loving, not rough sex.
High quality videos.
Access to four other pretty good sites - Kayden Kross, Lisa Daniels, Kagney Karter. All small, but good.
If you like BTS stuff interviews and stuff the Holly's Angels live stuff is good and the site also features a lot of BTS.
Cons:
Picture quality can be a bit iffy. Some sets are excellent, some are obviously scaled up. I think the more recent sets are much better, so this may be just a problem with filling in other ones.
As others have pointed out, the site is small, BUT, as above, the other sites in the group flesh ot out a lot.
Bottom Line:
If you like glamour then this is excellent. Holly's stuff is less fetishistic than her Mom's, and softer - which I like. She does a lot of outdoor and swimsuit type stuff which I'm not so keen on. There's a lot of solo stuff - I'd say it breaks down 50% solo, 25% les, 25% HC.
She's clearly working hard at this and she produces a lot of original material. The site is well priced and the updates are decent and pretty frequent.
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I'm not really into hardcore, but occasionally it's fun to look at some - and it seems that when those occasions arise, the videos I downloaded from here are where I turn to. They are more well-balanced between the actors and although the style is very glam, they still seem like two people genuinely enjoying having sex. I shouldn't make a generalisation, but perhaps it's down to a female photographer?
I'll probably join again sometime, but does anyone know any other sites with similarly respectful, yet raunchy, boy/girl material?
Browsing around today i noticed there's a reduced price of $17.95 here for thanksgiving as opposed to the $24.93 price listed at TBP. Seems like a good deal considering you also get access to a bunch of bonus sites including the Kayden Kross and Faye Reagan sites.
I just noticed today that if you join Holly Randall you get The Lisa Ann, Club Kayden, Danger Live and Angelina Ashe as a bonus. I'm pretty sure this wasn't always the case. Now I'm interested in joining.
From what I can tell you only get this deal if you join through Holly Randall, the other sites seem to offer different combinations of the bonus sites.
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