Cam Girls: Teledildonics of the 21st Century
The eternal flower, treasure or jewel– the origin of all things– for which one yearns may be accessed with a click of a button. It should be easy, quick money. As one tips with mouse clicks, one touches live women with electrical current, connecting the axes of pleasure between the legs and the brain. Ironically, it is the only real connection that is made, and that’s the way it should be! Teledildonics is devoid of actual contact; actual conversation is thwarted; texting is relegated to quips, compliments, a passing thought, maybe a quick impersonal question –not even full sentences, and so, ostensibly, there is no excuse to succumbing to some emotional attachment beyond simple gratitude. Despite the roleplay, the internet markedly blurs the distinction between servant and master. The constraints of the internet is perfect for her; it should be what she ever wanted; no current of vile bodies, just a current of electricity igniting her from within.
BDSM cam girls were the focus because they were elevated from the slouching, passive, naked cam girl who was waiting for one to approach her with a tip only to continue staring into space. Historically, prostitutes were hustlers; they were far from lazy. They worked the corner; they approached you and pitched their particular skillset; they had some made-up name and they told you they were the best, passion incarnate, or whatever you wanted to hear. Today, convention has eroded prostitute and has given way to cam girl. The lineage between the two exist by way of the same timeless need. Like the traditional woman of the night, BDSM cam girls, a webcam category or hashtag, are a cadre of cam girls that actively reach out to the customer with their particular skillset. What was especially appealing about BDSM cam girls are their tool kits and attire. An array of toys, contraptions, and regalia comprised their peculiar packages that served to satisfy one’s deep-seated desires. I chose the women that seemingly enjoyed working the viewer for more tips, muttering or typing a quick farewell, and then adeptly shutting off their cameras — real professionals.
On the surface, however, BDSM cam girls were just simply pleasing to see in action. The women were so free and beautiful as they so naturally plied their trade – typing, videographing, wardrobe changing, rope playing, gagging, moaning, and coming. All in one! The world’s oldest hustle taken to new heights!
The camera was allowed to capture form depicted on a computer screen. The result is a noir and raw aesthetic realized through black and white film photography. Feminine movement, gaze, and personal expression are all on exhibition and translated within a space of virtual presence and classical voyeurism.