Like to Model?
If you are a model or aspiring model in the Memphis area, I can help you build your portfolio. I have LIMITED time available for TFP/TFCDs due to my schedule and paid shoots. If you are interested in working on one of my projects or would like to inquire about a TFCD shoot, please feel free to contact me.
New models: Before you contact me wanting a TF* shoot, you should know I shoot glamour, swim suit, and themed type concepts. This doesn't mean nudes. Please don’t contact me for a TF* shoot and then fall off the face of the planet when I describe what I want to shoot. I usually have several ideas and themes on my plate that you can choose from. I want you to be comfortable at the shoot otherwise what's the point? I am as flexible as you want to be and can easily work within everyone's comfort zone. I am also an official Patriot Girls and Look Bikini Contest photographer and would be happy to shoot you for free if you wanted to enter one of these competitions. I have references from many models I have shot with – please feel free to check them on my Model Mayhem account. This will also show you the type of glamour and theme shoots I do. Please note that doing a TF* is not me doing free or charity work. My time is valuable, as I am sure yours is. Your look must be something special that I can use in my port, or you must be willing to do a project or look I have wanted to do. Of course, if you help me, I'll definitely shoot you in anything you want as well - remember a TF* shoot benefits BOTH parties, not just the model or the photographer. You can also visit me on Model Mayhem to see more photos and current projects I am working on.
I can shoot on location or in studio.
What is TFP/TFCD?
TFP stand for "Time for Prints" or "Time for Portfolio" while TFCD stands for "Time for CDs" Whatever the particular phrase the letters stand for, the basic idea is simple: In a TFP shoot, no money changes hands. The model doesn’t get an hourly or session fee, and the photographer doesn’t get an hourly fee, a session fee, or any pay for providing the model with prints and/or digital images (the “CD” part – usually the model gets a CD-R with her image selection burned onto it.) All participants are doing the shoot in hopes of getting good quality images for their portfolios, which they can use for self-promotion to get more, and hopefully paying, work. TFP is usually the domain of amateur photographers and/or beginning models, although many pros will do a TFP shoot with an amateur model (or an amateur photographer) who can’t pay their usual rates but whose look or previous work the professional finds intriguing. That doesn’t mean that outstanding work can’t be produced at a TFP shoot: many amateur photographers are “amateurs” only in that photography is not how they pay their bills, and have talent and equipment equal to most professional photographers. Images obtained through TFP sessions are in many a model’s portfolio and have earned many a callback from an agency or pro shooter.
What I expect from a TFP/TFCD shoot:
1) Send me a message stating you would like to set up a TF* shoot. Be sure to explain what you are interested in and when you are available (weekends, week nights, etc) and when you would like to set up a shoot (as soon as possible, next month, etc).
2) I’ll respond promptly and let you know if I am interested or in need of your look/idea. If so, I’ll let you know. If not, no worries – my rates are great and the quality I deliver excellent. I promise it won’t break your bank account to pay for a shoot to get some quality shots for your portfolio
3) Professionalism. Once we set a date for the shoot, you will need to contact me at least 3 days before the shoot to confirm. If you don’t, I’ll try once, maybe twice to contact you. If I don’t hear from you 2 days before the shoot, I will assume it’s off and let you know this by whatever method we have been communicating. If you show up without confirming it’s very possible I am shooting someone else or even someplace else. Time is money and sorry, but I can’t assume you will show if I haven’t heard from you in a month. Note: I have only had this issue with a few young or inexperienced models. If you contact me the day of the shoot (or later) with the "Something came up" excuse, we won't be working together, ever. I don't tolerate flakes, period. Make our shoot a priority - it is for me. Unless you are on your death bed, you need to show up on time and be a professional. It takes me hours to prep for a shoot - cleaning gear, setting and testing lights, deciding on props, backgrounds, etc. If you have to cancel, contact me as SOON as you know you cannot possibly make the shoot. This problem is not typical of my TF* shoots and if it doesn't apply to you, please don't be offended. However, I am sure we can all agree that confirming an appointment a few days ahead of time and prompt, proactive communication is necessary in any successful business.
4) If you can’t make the shoot, let me know as soon as you can. See #3 and read it again for my tolerance for no shows the day of the shoot. I’m happy to reschedule as my openings allow, as long as you cancel at least a day or 2 before the shoot and have a valid reason. Rescheduling can sometimes be a problem do to previous bookings, but we can usually squeeze it in.
5) I’ll have the studio and lights set and ready to go (if shooting indoors). I ask you be ready to go as well. Please don’t arrive late and take 30 minutes or longer putting on make-up and doing hair. The basics should be done before you arrive, although a quick touch up of hair and make-up is fine. This is flexible, especially if we are using a MUA or hairstylist, or for a special look for the shoot. If so, it will be planned into the schedule accordingly.
6) I welcome your input into the shoot – Collaboration creates some awesome images!
7) You’ll fill out and sign a model release. The model release will basically state that I retain rights to all of the photos. It also grants you rights to use the photos you choose in your portfolio including web use and in some cases, prints. If you are under 18, you must have a parent with you on the shoot and have them sign the model release - no exceptions.
8) Once you see your proofs, you can choose 8 photos for me to retouch and provide to you via email or CD as needed. These are websized files. I would like to get a fast response (a day or 2) with your list. If you take weeks to get the list to me, I may be back logged with other jobs and yours may take a backseat until I get the others done. Get it to me quick and I do my best to turn it around for you.
What You Will Get:
1) You’ll get prompt processing and posting of your photos. You won’t wait weeks and weeks. 99% of the time I have proofs posted for you to review in a day or two at most. These are straight from the camera and much smaller size than you will receive. You pick your 8 and send me your list.
2) You can choose 8 from the shoot. I’ll post process them for the web at no charge and email them to you. Any more than that is charged at $75 an hour or $10 per photo, whichever is less.
3) Want prints? 9x12 is the standard for model ports. I will provide 3 print ready images (not actual prints unless you order them specifically. See note below) from the 8 you choose at no charge. Note: this means you still only get 8 different poses/shots. You also get 3 of the 8 in print size (9x12) as well. Due to the size of these, I may not be able to email them to you and will need a valid address to mail them to you.
4) All images and prints provided at no charge will have a Photophile Photography watermark on them. If you don’t want the watermark on your photos they can be removed by paying for the shoot. I can even provide professional prints directly to you if you want. If your agency wants prints without the watermark, please have them contact me directly. I am happy to work directly with agencies. Contact me or see my pricing page if you have questions..
What a model should not expect from a TFP shoot:
1) Any money. That includes revenue from later sale or license of the photographs in most cases.
2) Unlimited rights to the photographs. It is the law that photographs are the property of the photographer. The model may have the right to have some say in how they are used, but the photographer is the primary rights-holder. Most TFP releases provide that the model may only use the photographs for self-promotion and may not sell or re-license them.