Ive done both, but what do you usually choose and why? Just curious

For me, I have used one agency in particular many times and always had a great experiece. However, I do really enjoy finding an independent, who has great reviews ( obvious reasons ) and it fells more intimate to me at times going to an independent woman

It's more about who I want to see at the moment.  In general, I prefer indies but agencies are great for something last minute.

In general, I prefer dealing only with the lady I am seeing, not an organization.  

My one experience with an agency was at an M&G in Vegas several years ago that they were co-sponsoring along with usual group of hobbyists and providers that hold events out there.  What struck me off the bat was that the agency instantly approved me to attend, without the screening the Vegas group did on their own.  I did not see any of the ladies from the agency that week-end, since I had indy friends also there that week-end that I saw instead, but there was no reason not to...several of the agency's ladies were in attendance, and they were as hot and personable as the indy ladies.  Still, after the week-end was over, the agency put me on their mailing list, and sent a number of advertising e-mails.  Then, there were two really big agency busts in Phoenix, which is where the agency I had contacted was based.  Although they were not part of the bust, and dissolved afterward, the fact that they had my e-mail addy, plus the fact that the busted agencies kept detailed databases regarding their clients' that fell into LE hands, did cause me to think twice about agency practices, since they all seem to keep detailed records that are a treasure trove to LE.  

Since then, as before, indy's only.  There are no shortage of them, and there are several I can meet with at any time depending on scheduling, plus a few I have met at M&G's that I would like to see in a more personal settling...

It ain't just agencies that keep the records. I know of indys who I haven't seen or approached in any way for years -- and I mean years -- and they contact me from time to time out of the blue, with all my initial emails that go back YEARS!
Although they swear "I will delete all records," don't believe it. Because THEY DON'T!

you have fake and old pics and you also have people who advertise they are indie, but there is an agency or pimp hidden behind the scenes running the show. I don't care agency or indy bc it's the girl behind the door that matters.

Neither do us hobbyists if we have half a brain in our heads, and have a relatively secure laptop.  Memory only goes so far....

That maybe the case, but WE DON'T ADVERTISE, OR PROMISE OR VOW, THAT WE WON'T KEEP EVERYTHING. Get it???????

C'est la difference. (Google it MF).