Hello everyone

I've been a member of the site for quite some time, as many of you have noticed, but my portfolio is seriously lacking.
Now at 20, coming up on 21, years old, I'm ready to start taking projects seriously and building my portfolio.
In this, I have a few questions.

1. What are rates for new models?
     In my experience thus far on the site, most people will tell you that they can or are willing to pay, but I'm had several inquiries asking about my rates. I have no idea what to tell anyone! I don't want to sell myself short, or come off as a jerk asking too much. If anyone has examples or advice that'd be awesome!

2. How do photographers feel about a companion?
     Not the jealous boyfriend type! Most likely my super supportive friend, who also models, but he's a drag queen :p Personally, I'm just much more comfortable with a familiar face in the room!

I'm sure I'll have more but I'm currently on my way to class and will have to ask later!

https://www.modelmayhem.com/forums/post/117121
http://newmodels.com/

At first I thought this was an April Fool's day joke but a day later...

Fashion Models: By the Numbers


The escort thread count is continuing to climb so please do a search with escort as a key word here.

Informal Escort Survey
Escort preference ( Top 10 List )
escort allowed in studio?
Should you bring a escort to every shoot?
Model escort at shoots?

1) $100 an hour.

2) Photographers hate escorts. Bring one but keep them in the car.

1.  New models, nothing.  Experienced models with strong portfolios, 0 -$100 depending on many factors.

2.  Escorts, please let's not go there.