Jordy, it's a bit early for me to say if it worked for me or not in terms of getting other jobs. But definitely, it's all pros for me: 1- It's a good springboard for an alternative career (for me anyways, I'm really an illustrator and designer by heart; photography is something I like doing and wish to be doing more). 2- It's practice. I'm more inclined to learn stuff on the job. Moreover, the pressure to turn out good work seems to give me a push there. 3- It's exposure. My friend is using my shots for his portfolio, I'm using his interior work as the subject for mine. People will see our work on both our portfolios. I guess it's a form of cross-advertising, if there's such a thing. 4- It pays. Well, at least I got paid. It already paid off in terms of experience, but the cash was also a gratifying reward. 5- I had nothing to lose-- heck, that was time well spent. :-) 6- It shows promise of more jobs to come. My friend was satisfied with my work. Definitely I'm going to shoot for him again when his other project is through. --- I suggest distribution of well-designed business cards (something that communicates your line of work without saying so much), like something with your work in it. Treat it as your mini-portfolio with contact numbers and e-mail. That pretty much worked for me. (*