TF Photo Shoots

Basically, in TF shoots both the photographer and the model are working for free, to benefit both of their portfolios/books... Neither is paying the other, both are contributing their time for images.

The model and photographer share rights to the photos- both can freely use the images for self-promotion, in their books or online portfolios but neither may sell them unless both parties come to a separate agreement for that. So, no posting them to members-only areas of paid websites, etc.

If there are additional fees like studio rental or having a hair/makeup artist (who isn't also working on a TF basis) then the model covers those costs unless the photographer brings one in for a specific shoot. Or the Photographer and Model agree to split the cost for hair and makeup artists.

In TFP, the photographer provides a previously agreed-upon number of finished 8x10 or 9x11 prints from the shoot- usually whichever shots were the best.

In TFCD the model receives a CD of images from the shoot, usually all images taken, un-retouched. These are called the proofs. This is normally provided at the conclusion of the shoot or within a day- however long it takes for the photographer to upload the shots to his computer and make a CD. Some photographers use these images as proofs for the model to view for selecting images for Re-touching.

Since retouching/photoshop work is time-consuming, if the model prefers a smaller number of edited images instead of all the unedited ones, a reasonable amount of time is allowed for the photographer to complete a CD like that- usually a week or so.

The world is full of prospective models still waiting for prints a month after their TFP shoots. So I recommend getting your images on CD asap, and deal with retouching later.

I myself use the photos from the shoot as proofs and post them to my server where only the models can view and make their selections for Re-touching. I do this quickly after each shoot. The model then selects the ones she likes and I do the re-touches for them and put them on the CD with the Proofs and webready photos.