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Originally Posted by AmeliaG
The shoot rates listed in this thread are high high high end of the spectrum, as usual. People in the business want to act like the barriers to entry are prohibitively expensive.
You rock, Jay, and you know how much I like you. But I'd bet money I couldn't afford to lose that there's no way in Hell your regular model fee is $1,200+ with how beautiful you make girls look.
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Hi Amelia
There are lots of different layers to this onion. Lots of markets and different types of shoots. I am only speaking from my experience shooting LA girls.
It is important to note, I suppose, that I personally shoot the more well know girls and really the girls that are in high demand. That is just my market. Certainly other girls are going to be cheaper if they are booked directly. Or if they are unknown. I can't do that. When I shoot I have a location contract, an expensive makeup artist, and a full crew. I have to KNOW the model will be there and if she isn't then I have the agency to be held accountable. So I can't remember the last time I paid under $900 for a model for BG. Plus agent fees. The average I have spent on talent this week (4 girls) is $1100 each. This is for BG only and is in line with what my competitors all pay. Now many of these same girls shoot with me for free as well, but that is for my Fine Art stuff
I should note I was not able to get the main girl I wanted for my next scene. She is a Spiegler Girl and is $1300 a scene. She is booked up until August 14th so I had to get another girl.
