TFP/TFCD The term means: “time for prints”, “time for pictures” or more recently TFCD “time for a CD of images.” TFP and TFCD have morphed into the catch-all term “TF*.” TFP is a collaboration between a photographer and a model. The photographer agrees to shoot the model at no charge and provide photos of the shoot in lieu of paying a modeling fee. This agreement allows the photographer and model to try new ideas and perfect new techniques, in addition to creating new images for both the model and photographer's portfolios.
Photogenics Creative Images will consider working in a TFP arrangement if the model's look is suitable for something that I want to shoot, if I want to update my own portfolio, test out new photographic techniques, or if you have a interesting idea for a photo shoot that I like.
Here are the basics of how Photogenics Creative Images does TFP:
- We will ask that you do your own hair and make up.
- We will ask that you provide all of your wardrobe including shoes.
- If We want something specific that you don't have in your wardrobe, then it's up to us to provide it. If you want something specific, then you need to provide it.
- Either one of us can provide props. Props will not effect the value of the TFP agreement one way or the other.
- We will ask you to provide valid identification at the time of the shoot.
- We will ask you to sign a standard model release at the time of the shoot.
- Arrive with just you and maybe one (and only one) friend if you feel you need them for safety. We are here to photograph you, not show you off to your family and friends.
- Most of our TFP shoots last 1 to 4 hours.
- Some, but not all, of our TFP shoots may require nudity but that will be discussed and agreed upon before hand. It won't be some big surprise sprang on you unexpectedly. If you are not comfortable working nude or implied nude, then don't do it, and don’t say that you will. Don't later change your mind after agreeing to a shoot, or worse yet, during a shoot.
- We will give you at least one portfolio size print or, high resolution, retouched (edited) file you can print yourself, for each hour we work. You will receive 2 for a 2 hour shoot or 4 for a 4 hour shoot.
- We will also give you about 10 to 15 low resolution digital images retouched (edited) and ready for internet use either by download, email or CD. Some may be the same as mentioned above.
- We don't supply a CD of all unedited images - ever, so don't even ask, please.
- It is very important that you show up on time!!! Our time is as valuable as yours. If you think you are going to be late, please call, I repeat, PLEASE CALL. That's fair enough, don't you think? If you are late and don't call, don't even bother showing up.
- If you cancel at the last minute of no call, no show, that's it. Don’t expect us to ever contact you again. You’ve wasted our time and used up your only chance.
This will work out very well for both of us.
