It was the summer of 2019, shortly after I had entered the adult video industry. I wasn't yet familiar with how to recruit models and was unsure where to find the right talent. At the time, I thought it was rude to ask for photos in advance, so I decided to proceed with face-to-face meetings on the day itself. However, when I searched the email address provided by one candidate, I found their images on a modeling message board. I remember thinking they didn't look bad at all. Although I'd never hire someone that way today, that experience was incredibly important for me back then.