Some photographers talk about doing TF shoots for models?

What does that mean exactly?

Thanks!

It means many things to many people, as you'll see if you search on this topic.

To me it means "Time For..." or "Trade For..."

You give me your Time (modelling, dance poses, whatever) and I give you Images.

Welcome to the mayhem!

The purpose of a TF shoot is often to improve your portfolio.   The photographer should be getting you better pictures, or up to date pictures for your portfolio.  You should be providing him with opportunities to learn, or better images from your modeling experience and looks.  There is also the possibility that the photographer will have the right to sell the photos.

Ray talked about discussing the details.  This important.  It is also important to discuss the details by email (if it isn't written, it wasn't said) so that you keep a record of what is promised to you and when.  One of the most reoccurring threads in the forums are from models that are asking what to do when a photographer hasn't delivered the images from a TF shoot.  Please read these threads and prepare yourself before entering into an agreement.  The great thing about the forums is the information that is available to help all of us when there are issues.  Sometimes, after the fact of an event, it is too late to get help.  So, prepare.

MM also has some great articles to help you.  You can find some by clicking on the yellow boxes with ! in them.  They are located at the top of the forums.  Someone may also add links to this thread.  If they don't, they exist in other threads in the newly section.

Don't be afraid to ask questions.  Hope to see you participate in the forums in the future.

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