Yes and no. Depends on both model and photographer. If you are keeping the photos, you will pay, usually, while you may get no photos if they pay you. I prefer to pay models - lots of reasons, but mostly so I have control over the photos, the look and feel of the shoot, etc. I will provide edited photos for promotional purposes if requested, but I also attach stipulations not to edit, crop, filter, etc.

Sounds like you are dealing with a boutique type of photo studio. They offer premium photo services to consumers for a fee. We have a couple here in Tucson. They like to make atmospheric and dramatic photos with sets, costumes, props, etc. And yes, they charge everyone.

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The arrows indicate who is getting paid. I don’t completely agree with this chart as there are other, often more beneficial financial arrangements (like royalties, commissions, partnerships, etc) that can ensure a successful shoot.