Everything You Need To Know About Working TF/TFP/TFCD.
Build Your Model Portfolio with TFP Time for Prints Photo Shoots
TFP is an acronym for “Time for Prints” and is a common term used by models and photographers. It can also mean “trade for prints” or “test for prints”.
TFP describes an arrangement between a model and photographer, whereby the photographer agrees to shoot an agreed number of photographs of the model and provide the model with a limited license to use the best photos chosen from the shoot.
In exchange for the photos, the model provides his or her time. This arrangement works very well for photographers who are interested in trying new lighting techniques, equipment or want to build their books, and for models who need photos for their books but are unable to afford the usual photography rates.
TFCD Time for CD
A new variant of this arrangement is TFCD or “Time for CD” or “Trade for CD”. With TFCD, the selection of images is provided on a CD in lieu of prints. This has become a much more popular method since it provides both the model and the photographer the ease and convenience of digital distribution of high quality and high resolution images for online modelling portfolios, agency websites, and so on.
The terms agreed to between the photographer and model can vary widely from one to another. Such as, the number of photos the photographer will deliver to the model, which can range from a single photograph for the shoot, up to six or more prints for each hour that the shoot lasts. Speed of delivery can vary widely as well, from a CD burned right at the end of the shoot and given to the model as she leaves or up to several months. It is important to discuss these terms before the shoot to avoid any disagreements.
These day’s image’s is published on nextcloud server here at Fotiekphoto where the model or person can login and download the images.