Tuesday, August 30, 2011

For TFP Photographers--Compensation

It should go without saying that TFP means "Time For Pictures" as in a barter agreement.  However, I still get many strange requests that can only be the result of people being unclear on the concept.  *Please understand that I cannot afford to pay cash!* These are my terms of TFP:

WHAT I NEED:
  1. 3 or more sets of 50-150  usable images (See "What is a Photo Set" if you are unclear what this means) that are focused, clear, and properly lighted.
  2. A CD from the shoot to take home with me.
  3. Rights to the .jpg images need to be signed over to me.  
  4. A link to my portfolio or website when you publish images of me.
    WHAT YOU GET:
    1. A patient, professional model who will work with you to create interesting and beautiful images
    2. Hundreds of raw images you can photo-shop, retouch, and manipulate to your heart's content
    3. Rights to publish any photo-shopped or retouched image
    4. If you want, credit on my websites, portfolios, etc, wherever our images appear 
    WHAT I DON'T DO:
    1. Pay actual cash for images or photo sessions. Yes, I really am paying for this with my good looks. 
    2. Spread shots or "pink" shots for any reason for any TFP shoot.
    3. Sexual acts for pictures
    4. Sexual favors for photographers

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