Well, the exact abbreviations may have changed over time with the advent of digital photography; however, the idea is still the same.
TFP: Time for prints
A model* will exchange their time for prints to use in their portfolio as well as the photographer having a subject to photograph.
Check out the Wikipedia entry.
When I do TFP with models, I require that a release be signed. Depending on the type of shoot that is being done, the release may be restricted. The best way to find out if a restricted release could be used is to contact me to find out.
My standard release is can be located here.
I require that all subjects be over the age of 18 and able to contract in their own name.
However, I might be willing to do senior/graduation photographs at some point if a parent is wanting something more economical for their child’s photographs.
In any case of TFP, I will allow the subject/model to use the photographs in any way as long as they do not use them for commercial purposes. Promotional use, such as using them within an online portfolio is allowed; however the resell of such images would not be.
*A model is anyone who is a subject in a photograph. The subject does not necessarily have to be a “model” by the social or popular definition of the word. I need a broad range of subjects. Any race, body type, and sex are welcome.
- What to expect at the beginning of a shoot?
Depending on where the shoot is at, I might have to have some time to setup. While I’m setting up, you can be finalizing any paperwork that may be required. However, if you are interested in doing any nude photography, be sure to bring a copy of your government issued ID and the form fully witnessed prior to the shoot. I will not under any circumstance take implied nude or nude photographs of minors. During the setup time, you can ask any questions that you may not have already had answers to along with give me an idea of any types of photographs that you would like to get out of the shoot. - What should I bring to a shoot?
Bring any wardrobe changes, props, or anything that you would like to incorporate into a shoot. If you have a Makeup Artist that you work with, they can also come to the shoot. However, if you want to bring an entourage, that might not work depending on the location that we are shooting at. If you have friends that would like to come, that may be ok in small groups. You can always bring a chaparone. Let’s say a group of less than 5 is usually acceptable assuming that they do not get in the way or cause trouble. Never bring drama to a shoot. - What to expect during the shoot?
We will take whatever photographs come to mind. We will work at our own pace. Neither of us should feel rushed. I’ve found that some of the best photographs were ones that were between poses, when people were their most natural. - What to expect after the shoot?
I will more than likely do some importing of the shoot during breaks of the shoot to my computer or laptop. This will give us a preview of which images we liked so that we can continue editing them in post production. However, please keep in mind that I will more than likely reject a lot of photos just based on my own opinion of them. If you see a photograph that you especially like, if there is something that I don’t like about it, we can reshoot it, or I can attempt to edit it later. However, there may be the chance that I wait until after the shoot to download all of the images, then start editing. - Editing Turn Around Time
I work a standard day job. I don’t mix my regular job with my pursuits of photography. Therefore, I don’t do any editing during the day. I will more than likely have the photographs that I’ve edited and am comfortable having my name associated with them posted to an online gallery where you will be able to download them. Depending on the length of the shoot and other factors, I should usually have a normal shoot proofed, edited, and ready for deliver within a week. I don’t do rush jobs. - Downloading Photographs
I’ll post your images onto an online gallery where you can select the ones that you like and download them individually, or you will have the option of downloading them as a ZIP file. - Using Photographs
I give you the license to use the images for personal use. You cannot resell the images. You can have copies or prints made for yourself, friends, and family, but under no circumstances can you sell the images for profit without my express written authorization. - Other licensing
There is the potential that you may run across someone that likes one of the photographs that you are in and they would like to publish it. Congratulations! If this ever comes up, you can contact me so that I can get in touch with the publisher and we can work out the licensing terms. Most of my images that are on my Flickr feed can be licensed via Getty Images. - What about a permanent gallery?
Well, I’m glad that you’re considering this. I post almost all of my images that get released onto my Flickr page. You can give people the link to the photoset if you wish. If you’d like a short URL to give people off my own domain (such as meepness.com/modelname), let me know and we can definitely work that out. By setting you up with a gallery, you’re giving me extra exposure as well due to the association of my domain name. - There’s something here that you haven’t covered.
If it isn’t a question of a personal nature, then feel free to ask me here. You can also contact me directly via my contact page.
I know that this may be a rather long page, but I wanted to get any of the common questions that I’m usually asked out of the way. I know there are some things that I haven’t covered, so be sure to ask me at one of the links above. I work during the week during normal business hours (9am-6pm), so I’m usually only available in the evenings and weekends.
