As the Christmas event currently stands in two parts (the actual event and the dream scene), they really do NEED to get paid for the real event (but your rationale certainly would cover the dream scene). Jake is violating ENOUGH laws as it is without being sued for theft of services. If he's doing it to May, he's doing it to others. This is why Professional Photographers that want to keep doing reputable business are completely willing to allow chaperones during the shoots (and also they have signed contracts). If they don't, it's a good indication that it's a sleaze outfit. (I have a friend that used to be a Professional Photographer, including Pin-ups.)
A couple of comments about the XMas event:
- The dream scene is nice and I understand it was a lot of work, but it goes on WAY too long. Can it be shortened by a half hour or so?
(One way of shortening it would not have Jake go on at length about his "Private stash" on EVERY naughty shot.)
- It's May's dream but Jake keeps thinking about his "Private Stash", which May shouldn't know about.
- Pay them, pay them, PAY THEM!!! (For the actual work, not the dream.) How MUCH is an issue, but frankly "It's Christmas" means that they should be paid MORE, not giving freebies to the Photographer who then is selling the photos for Big Bucks. Again, legally it's called "Theft of Services". People who want to STAY in Business PAY their workers. It's the law in the Western World (and, frankly, should be in the game world, also- otherwise what incentive do the girls have to BE there?)
BTW, a common perk for models is being able to keep some of the outfits used in the shoots.