What are we looking for?
If you are new to modeling or a professional looking to expand your portfolio we are always looking for models that fit looks that range from business to casual to trendy fashion.
Do I have to look like a model to be a model?
No, it doesn't hurt but real people make some of the best models. You may just have a look that works well or a personality that shines through making your photos appealing and engaging.
What is TFP/TFCD?
TFP is an acronym for Time for Print. With digital photography most TFP shoots are actually delivered to the model as TFCD or Time for CD. In a TFCD shoot the model and the photographer come to an agreement where they trade their time and services to each other. No money is exchanged for a TFCD session.
The model provides his or her time and skill as a model and the photographer provides his skill as a photographer and photo re-toucher. Working together the model and photographer can produce images that support both of thier portfolios and marketing efforts. The key to a successful TFCD shoot lies in the planning. It is important to work together to identify concepts, layouts and any available wardrobe, accessories or props that will support the shoot.
A typical TFCD session will result in 10-15 fully processed images depending on the length of the shoot, the number of wardrobe changes, the model's ability and the overall success of the shoot. A selection of unprocessed images may be provided online for the model to choose his/her favorites. The predetermined number are then processed and provided on CD. Processing the image includes blemish removal, cropping, color correction and stylizing.
Unless otherwise agreed to in advance, the model will be required to sign a standard model release and all copyrights remain with the photographer.
What is stock photography?
You've seen it everywhere from newspapers and magazines, emails and banner ads, billboards and flyers, those images that convey a message or add a creative design element are often stock images. Stock photography is a collection of concepts, people, places and events that can be used and reused for commercial design purposes. Publishers, web designers, graphic artists, interior decor firms, corporate creative groups can all use stock photography to fulfill their needs. By using stock photography customers can save valuable time and money on their creative projects.
Royalty Free Stock Photography is a concept whereby the end user of the images pays a single one time license fee to use an image and does not have to pay any additional royalty for repeated use of the images. The buyer does not own the copyright of the images (it remains the property of the photographer) but they have bought a license granting them the right to use the images legally without further payments or interruption from the seller as long as the use complies with the terms and conditions of the licensing agencies End User Agreement (EULA). The EULA protect both the model and photographer from images being used in pornographic, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful or immoral content.
If you shoot TFP a Model Release will be required and some of the images created at that shoot may be offered as Royalty Free Stock.
How do I arrange TFP, paid shoots and event modeling?
There are a limited number of TFP shoots available so if you are looking to expand your portfolio in this manner it is recommended that you contact us as soon as possible. If you require a shoot for developing your own concepts, arrangements can be made for you to pay a sitting fee or hourly session rate.
From time to time we are responsible for arranging models for multi-photographer shoots, training sessions and photo events. Models that have had successful TFP sessions with us will be considered first. Models that are available to shoot TFP next and then finally models requesting compensation. These types of shoots can be extremely useful in quickly expanding your portfolio with images from multiple photographers with a range of shooting styles and concepts.
Please feel free to contact us with your ideas and interests so that we can discuss how we can work together.
How much can I make modeling?
There are lots of models out there looking for work, so like most jobs it will depend on how much effort you want to put into it. Creating a strong and versitile portfolio will make marketing yourself that much easier. Professionalism, organisation and communication skills will be extremely valuable when dealing with photographers, coordinators and clients.
Please contact us for more information about TFP, TFCD and paid modeling sessions.