Greetings fellow faux-tographers! I know we’re all feeling the pinch at the economy and facing challenges ranging from our hours at the Burger Hut being cut to, in some extreme cases, our moms making noises about needing to rent out the basement to help pay the mortgage, leaving us homeless. Dealing with such things makes it hard to afford the latest flashy Sony point ‘n’ shoot, much less pay for that hot babe who would never look at you twice to take off her top for “art,” (also known as your personal funtime collection), right?

WRONG! I’m here to tell you this economy can be the BEST thing that’s happened to your chances of (in the words of our hero and founder Bruce Testones) “scoring with really REALLY hot chicks… a LOT.”

The first thing to keep in mind is that the models are just as affected by the economy as we are! There are a ton of girls out there looking to make a little cash taking it off for the cameras, and they’re so desperate to get started they’re practically GIVING it away. You can find these girls out looking for a portfolio at places like your local bar.

Or a bus stop!

Or even at church!

In some cases our good friends the model managers are even feeling the pinch, and in some cases they’re not only willing to reduce “their” girls’ rates, they’re even willing to pass them along!

Speaking of getting more for less, while you might not be able to get TFP in times this tough you might be able to get them naked for a $5 pizza! If they’re hungry enough they won’t even notice you use dirty laundry for pillows.

So don’t fret, my friends! All is not lost in these tough times. If you play your cards right the bad economy can work for you! Now go out there and get to shooting!