I almost transitioned into photography as my career. In fashion photography (and probably other genres), the editorial spreads in your fashion magazines, (Vogu

I almost transitioned into photography as my career. In fashion photography (and probably other genres), the editorial spreads in your fashion magazines, (Vogue, Harper's, etc) aren't paid much. They are for promotion. They do pay though. They are also selective on who they choose to photograph a specific story. Even though that gig is way below most professional fashion photographer's day rate, most pros will do anything to get that chance. You also get to work with world class peers like hair, makeup artists, models, stylists, etc. So it's a great deal for everyone. In Netflix's case, it feels more like exploitation. They aren't paying. And even though they're "Netflix" they don't have that clout like Vogue or Harpers to have top wedding photographers to get at that chance. Also, they have to shoot 5 weddings! 1 wedding is a lot of work and stress, but to do 5 for free is a lot to ask a professional photographer. It's like asking a software engineer to build 5 different applications for free for a chance to pad their resume. But this type of stuff is pretty common in the industry, although frowned upon by Photographers. A lot of celebrities, brands, agencies, etc. will try to get free shots from photographers all the time. And they will usually find some desperate person who will take the chance to do it. I've done it, and I had friends who did it. I'm sure Netflix will find someone to do it as well.