Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
Lots of popular porn stars and models of all ages, shapes and sizes but a lot of D-cups and above. (i.e. curvy girls)
Perhaps one of the last "Glam-core" porn sites but with a lot of extra stuff like insertions.
Very high quality all-in-focus images
Mostly solo but some G/G and B/G
Good quality videos that include masturbation.
Several newer sets/videos that are full-on hardcore.
Several download sizes/formats for images and videos.
2+ updates a week.
Affiliated with the Met Art network
Great navigation (search on Model name, tags, etc.)
All sets dated.
Cons:
Number of images in a set is sometimes rather small.
Some of the porn-star models are rather mature...
Some older sets seem a little monotonous (same shoot sequence formula).
Some newer sets may be unreleased older sets.
Bottom Line:
If you don't know who Holly Randall is, she is a 2nd generation past nude model and current erotic photographer. She and her mother both shot for Playboy as well as several other magazines like Hustler. They practically invented that trademark large format everything is in focus image style that was/is common in those publications. She has shot for websites as well, like Twistys. She has won all kinds of awards for her photography and videography - awards she totally deserved.
I haven't been a member of Holly Randall since 2012, so I thought I would join to see what has changed and to collect the best of the 6 years of material that has accumulated since I was last here. I was not at all disappointed. The sets, models, make-up, lighting and image quality are all excellent, just like I remember.
The glam look is still there, too. I really like that done-up look and whoever is doing the doing-up here, um, knows what they are doing without over-doing it. Models you know, like Connie Carter and Candice Luca, look like a million bucks. Every pose is perfect. Nothing is out of place or overlooked.
Just take the best from Met-Art or Femjoy and turn up the glam a little bit. That's Holly Randall.
Couple of things I really like about this site.
In almost every set, there is nearly 100% eye contact. None of that voyeur, girl-in-the-woods or innocent looks into the distance crap. These women are all looking at you because they know exactly why you are looking at them. Nice power play.
There are a few close-ups in every set, but they are almost unnecessary because the sets flow naturally and already show everything. Some photographers on other sites (Met Art, for example) tend to add close-ups into sets as sort of an afterthought. On Holly Randall, the girl is making eye contact and striking many different poses with progressive levels of openness. Also, and this is huge, Holly knows how to use depth of field so EVERYTHING you want to see is in focus in almost every image, from her eyes to her high-heels and everything in between. None of that six shots focused on her face and one identical shot focused ONLY on her not-face nonsense. (I really don't like it when a photographer uses depth of field to tell you where to look.) Here you get the whole picture, all in focus and you get to look wherever you want in every image.
What's new since my last visit is the affiliation with Met Art, which has brought an updated and improved web site. Holly Randall is not on the Met Art pull-down sites menu, though....not sure why.
The site has been around since before 2009, but that is as far back as the sets go. Figure 15 sets a month for over 9 years, that's about 1600-1700 sets. Of course, the older ones are not in today's image resolution, but they still aren't bad. Around 2012, the site started to go a little harder. Many sets include an image or two with spreading, fingering, insertions and/or masturbation and the more recent sets almost always have them.
So....what's not to like? Well, there really isn't much. Some tiny things, really. Like although navigation is generally the same as it is on other Met Art sites, you can't set your preferences so images in a set show up in a new window. Big deal. Maybe a few of the porn-stars are a little past their prime (but Holly makes them look awesome). Not a deal killer. Occasionally, images are a little grainy or soft. Might be because they have ben resized? Not sure. Also not a deal killer. Ok, here's one. The sets are sometimes pretty small. Some are only 40 images or so. But when that happens, the images you get are usually very good. Most sets are at least 50 images and some are nearly 100. And lastly, there may be some photoshopping here and there, but I don't think it is obvious.
Ok, bottom line. If you like glam-style images of past and preset popular models and porn stars (like the images from Twisty's), then this is a site you really have to visit. Unlike Twisty's this site is easy to navigate and is managed by a highly reputable group. The only reason I am only giving it an 85 is because of the more mature models/pornstars that are not my taste.
It has taken me a couple of weeks to sift through all the material that has accumulated on this site since my last visit several years ago and I downloaded a lot, which says a lot.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
- More of a softcore site, but not as soft as it used to be and has some of the prettiest models in the world on it.
- Good handling of signing up, cancelling, as it's part of Met-Art's network and uses the same cancelling method as Met-Art.
- 2-3 updates per week depending on the week, this nearly landed in cons, but will explain in BL.
- Excellent navigation, uses the same or similar site format and style as the other Met-Art sites.
- Very good download speeds, right around 80% of my max which is what I get consistently on Met-Art sites.
- Good for photo collectors! That almost gets two pros just because it's so rare to see these days. I'll further this in BL too.
- Some rare slightly harder than softcore sets of models who are more known for just softcore.
- I think this applies across the Met-Art network sites, everything is high-quality.
Cons:
- So, you like amateur models who aren't glam? This probably isn't the site for you.
- Picture sets can be on the small side, not resolution, but amount of photos in each. And the membership I signed up for is only offering 720p on the videos. Not for sure if there's another level that has higher. If there is, I haven't seen it.
- You might run into a feeling of "seen that, saw that" as you go from scene to scene.
- Could be clearer about the biller. I had a charge on my bank card from this site, but hadn't heard of the biller and thought it was fraudulent.
Bottom Line:
A confession: I have had the biggest crush on Lana Lopez for nearly a decade, also known as, Next Door Lana. I was looking through my old content of her and found a video from her own site that's no longer around. It was branded Holly Randall, so I joined for that very reason. A search on their site said they had more content of her and it's the closest I've seen Lana do to even masturbation (not counting those newer scenes or In The Crack).
Getting that content, including the photo sets too, would have been enough to make me a happy customer. As I looked at Lana's pictures, I decided to go look at some of the other models. Much like the top photo sites, this site has very clear, high-resolution photos that are shot in beautiful locations and settings. They also have quite a few of their models starting out in regular clothes or a bikini. It's becoming a lost art so they get a bonus 5 points for that.
The update schedule threw me off. And I'm still going to say it's a little inconsistent. It doesn't help that I'm a dyslexic American and they use the UK way of listing dates with the day first instead of the month. But there is inconsistency in the updates. The month of October had 10 updates, but there was a no-update period of 5 days in the middle of the month.
Then they released a Halloween set of one of my all-time favorite models Veronica Rodriguez and all was forgiven! Didn't even realize she's still active.
My recommendation of this site would depend on several things. Photos are a big enough part of this site that some updates are just photos. There's some b/g content, but it's not that common. I would estimate 20-25% at most. The majority of the content is solo pretty women masturbating. With a catch, this is common across all sites that have solo masturbation, a lot of it is very mechanical feeling.
Then I stumbled on a set with Gina Valentina in it and all was forgiven! Dear lord, where did they find her? Can I move there? I seriously found a new model to collect. Not for sure how "new" she is, but I hadn't ever seen her and she's the first one I've added to my collecting folder in 2 years. They do something else here that I usually only say about In the Crack, the women here look better here than on other sites. An example is Uma Jolie, who I've considered collecting, but changed my mind, the content here makes her stunning.
That's a big plus here. Even if you prefer amateur models and I'm probably 50/50 now myself, there are some really pretty women on here.
My biggest complaint which was only mentioned a little in the cons is the size of photo sets, same with the videos, they're fairly short. That's one of those "it's not really a con since I'm just wanting more of what I see" but since we don't have on-demand porn subscriptions to request to see more of a set, that's a slight con eventually.
Then I saw Karlee Gray, Aubrey Sinclair and Val Dodds. I'm not going to say it again, but I forgot the cons.
It could be that I'm not joining as many sites these days or it could be that I join sites that don't have these newer models on them, but I found multiple models that I started "collecting" folders for.
Technical quality is very high on photos, not as good on videos.
Pictures are downloadable and newer ones are in the 6000 long end range.
Videos for me have 720p option, 360p option and a mobile option. I joined with a normal membership and don't remember there being an option to join a 1080p version, not that I would have since I prefer 720p, but it's worth mentioning since some of the updates being photo sets will already irritate those who like videos only.
Over 300 models, which I think is a little low and might show that they're selective. Most of the models I've like have multiple photo sets and videos.
Roughly 700 videos and 600 photo sets. I should mention here that Holly Randall is the daughter of Suze Randall, a legendary name in porn. Holly, herself, has sets on here as well. Kind of adds a different feel to it since she also is a photographer on the site.
Which I think leads to how I feel about the site. I think with Holly's direction these models, the photo sets, the videos, have very high tease and "slip" photos like Amia Miley, who I thought was long gone from porn, in a bikini and in one photo the bikini has slid over. There's a lot of that here and it's good for me. They even have a tag for "striptease". Sometimes, doing less is more.
Great site overall, but certainly not for everyone. If you're a video lover, you might still like this site, but the best content, on this site, to me are the pictures. I honestly liked it better than I thought I would since my original reason to join was to just grab the Lana Lopez content.
Was a member approx. 3 months prior to this review.
Pros:
Number of movies 400+ Average length 20 min.
No DRM Protection
No Download Limits
Video format :
WMV (1280x720)
WMV (852x480)
MP4 (720x405)
And QT Flash,Ipod files
Photos
Pic sets About 500 ( stunning quality.
Cons:
Clones Type Website.
I found slow download at peak not bad.
Videos were good but not great.
Bottom Line:
The site is and amazing experience. The quality is very very good and the photography is outstanding.
Toads First Impressions:
the site is very pretty and nice to look at, just like many many sites I have viewed the last several years. The site is easily navigated and information readily accessed, However the site looks like it was cloned at birth to many other site formats.
I think the quality is amazing and photography has great detail. I saw similarities to other sites like XART and DDGirls. Maybe even Twistys.
Video is good but photo as definitely were they are experts at .
Toads take:
I have needed to do several reviews and went out in search of good quality photo's.
Since peering through my neighbors window with my digital camera was no longer and option ( since that incident lol ) I joined this site. I am often very hard on sites that look like others,
this site is truly a great site and managed well. It just tends to look like the same ones I joined before. But the content is masterfully done in my opinion. I don't think you can go wrong and at about 20.00 a month you get allot for the money and the quality is there, maybe more sites have more content but this site had quality.
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.
Current Member for less than 1 month (at the time of review).
Pros:
+Professional quality
+Dated updates (site started in Feb. 2009)
+Videos in 3 formats: Flash, QT, and WMV (720x540 with bitrate over 2700kpbs)
+Video downloads exceed 1 Mbps
+Photos in three sizes (800x600, 1024x754, 1600x1066)
+Zips, but only of 1600px photos, even though the unzipped folder might be named "1280" (?)
+Variety (solo, lesbian, b/g hardcore)
+Easy to use model's index
+Nice search features for narrowing things down (videos that are hardcore for instance); there are many options listed (all natural, blonds, red lips, girl girl, tattoos, smoking, Latina, etc.)
+Discussion boards that show some activity
Cons:
-Only 41 models so far (though they seem pretty carefully selected)
-Only 93 photosets so far
-Only 53 videos so far (9 are hardcore b/g)
-"Holly Recommends" ads might annoy some folks
Bottom Line:
I "took the plunge" with this site, given the Randall brand name and the agreeable price of $19.96 to join. And quitting wasn't that hard; just be sure that you get to the page that really confirms that your subscription IS cancelled.
This site updates M-F, and it is slowly growing. It does a lot of things right; it's just that there isn't a whole lot here yet unless you're into just about everything the site offers. You'll be happy with it for sure if you're a "porn goat."
It's visitor friendly, so you can browse the offerings and see for yourself.
Me, I'm not into fetish material and not really into the kind of hardcore at this site (bored now with big-titted mamas). But I did find a lovely photoset of Julia Crown, who really revs my motor, and a nice hc vid of Jennifer Dark, who looks great, in heat or not. And a few other things.
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