New Photographer

I'd like to shoot content, but I've got zero idea where to start. I was thinking of trying to find someone in NY who needed a photographer, (I've got my own business doing photography, but it's going rather slow at the moment.) who knows what they're doing, but I've no idea how to find someone who'd need my services.

I know I could start shooting solo, but I'd rather work with someone who's got some time in the business to learn as much as I can. One of the most basic questions I've got, is those of you who do use outside photographers, what do they charge?

Anyone in NY need a shooter?