It happens in NY as well it seems.

Found this american advert:

We are in the process of helping a client expand her online scarf business. We currently need a few product shots on live models.

The shoot can be done anywhere within the city. No touch up will be needed, and no prints need to be made, we just need you to be able to burn the images onto a CD.

This is a great way to do something good for someone who's in need, while hopefully also benefiting yourself by expanding your portfolio or list of volunteer projects you've done.

You will need to have your own photography equipment.

An commercial online business that is expanding and is already a client of the people who put this advert up... but of course, photographers with thier own equipment are fine as lisitng it a volunteer work. :(

FUCK yeah... EVERYONE I know would kill for 200 images of a "model" wearing 6 dozen scarves... how could anyone turn this down...

/sarcasm

People will ask you to take photos of dog turd & still try the "for your portfolio" line. pfff.

My new work motto comes from Mr 2pak: "I'm a simple man, I don't want the exposure, just the money."

Perfect!

I read the following in a shop once. "In God we trust, the rest pay cash" lol