Definition
The Amateur porn category features non-professional performers, often homemade — real people, not models. This genre exploded with the rise of handheld cameras in the 1990s and smartphones in the 2010s, redefining what audiences call “real.” Unlike Homemade, which focuses on where and by whom it was filmed, Amateur is all about being raw, human, and often filled with imperfect shots and awkward angles — and that’s exactly what makes it so appealing.
A close relative of Reality Porn, Amateur stands apart in one key way: Reality scenes are usually produced by professional studios (or at least those claiming to be) and feature trained performers or models. Amateur, on the other hand, captures unfiltered, unscripted intimacy — that “caught in the moment” splash 💦.
Short description
Home videos and raw content.
Trends
A significant role in the development of the genre was, of course, played by instant cameras, such as the Polaroid in the 1940s, which allowed amateurs to step into the role of cameramen. More importantly, it eliminated one crucial step — there was no need to send the film for developing and printing. The process of film development used to take several days. It’s also important to understand that this could sometimes cause legal trouble for those people as well. Later, in the 2010s, the rise of smartphones and digital cameras brought a new wave of growth to the genre.
Banana Take
Basically, this is one of the warmest, most down-to-earth categories out there. It can hook you as a viewer and even inspire you to grab the camera yourself. There’s something special about seeing yourself from the outside, especially when it’s a homemade video. 😂 I film a lot of this kind of stuff just for fun — and honestly, I recommend you try it too if you want to surprise your partner. 🍌