anmas said:
Maybe it's because I don't know the market rate of such event, and probably the satisfaction or benefits getting out from it. I thought it would be better spending the $ with family and friends, than to spend it off on a couple of hours event. Just my thought
This is strictly a commercial contract which will only be successful if there is a demand and a supply. If the deal is through and resulted in all the parties having achieved their needs, then this will lead to more demands and then accordingly the supplies, and so on.
For the organisers, the reward is obvious, ie financial or sth personal. For the models, learning, getting paid, exposure, contacts, etc... and for the photographers, contacts, learning and sharing, personal, etc....
For the amount, say above $100 per shoot (some have paid more than $300 or more in certain shoots) it is relative. For someone who makes $3,000 pm more or less, this amt is not so life threatening, if he enjoys and learns something in the 3-hr, or even getting to know someone or a model. But for many which include some rich, and also some lucky few who have lots of free kangtao, and some photographers who look like filmstars and got countless supplies of free models, the consideration is that the $100 can buy the 50mm f1.8 lens, or a ticket to Bangkok, or a grand dinner a KFC or Seoul Garden, then definately any shoot is a waste of money.
From my personal experience, this is a neccessary evil. Where can we find willing parties in our private life that are willing to pose for you for hours under the hot sun, pose in nude, semi-nude, lingerie, bikini, etc? Unless your interest is not in good-look faces or bodies, i think the money paid is worth every cents if you have the right organiser and models.
Ever wonder why Charby's shoots are so popular even when they cost more than $100 each time? Come join him once and you will understand why .... :lovegrin: