LeBrone wrote:
Sometimes i like shooting for fun, why does it always have to be about money? I'm a pro model, no day job, and i know how much i'm worth, but sometimes it feels like others, models and photogs alike, are taking the fun out of it. And i'm not talking some gwc or the model equivalent. I want to hear if there are any PRO photogs/models that are like me and sometimes do things just for fun. I'm a pilot as well and i know people that fly for a living, but still fly on the weekends, just for fun. One of my best friends is a pro football player, and when he's not being paid, he still likes to be active. It doesn't take away from their work. I don't think it takes away from my work if i like a photogs work and we take some good pics, just for the sake of taking good pics.

I understand where you are coming from.

"It would be a sad Musician, that did not practice"

For several years my main model shooting job was in March, during spring break, shooting college models for a spring break calendar.  I would often set up some practice shoots in Febuary, just to get my shooting edge back.

LeBrone wrote:
I don't think it takes away from my work if i like a photogs work and we take some good pics, just for the sake of taking good pics.

this, mon cher, is why you are such a good model.

it is an unfortunate thing that our society is so wrapped up in money....i am not a pro model, but i often do gallery or promotional work for artists that i really like for free, simply because i enjoy the work and want to see them succeed. same thing with my fire performance--i normally get paid $50-75 per set, but i often do free shows for friends because i love doing the shows and making my friends happy.

also unfortunate: my dislike of our money driven society is the reason i am always broke. sigh. but i am very very happy