 He offers to pay her for swimsuit poses, and, never one to overlook an opportunity, she learns the art of photography from him.After a while, she sets out for New York to start a new career, changing her name to Lila Crane at Max's suggestion.A chance meeting with reporter Russ Bassett leads to an introduction to nightclub owner Les Bauer, who employs Lila as a 'flash girl' to take pictures at the club.