Time for … Prints ( Digitals )

Here’s the Age-Old question… “What cosplay should I make?” or “What cosplay/costume do you want to shoot?” I definitely have a TFP list and Collaboration list that I would very much like to shoot.

Firstly, what’s the difference? TFP and Colab?

TFP or Time for Prints is a term used in the Old-Days v1.0. This is an arrangement between the photographer and model, sometimes hair and makeup artist (HMA or HMU) where the photographer would provide an agreed amount of prints for the model’s time where both sides can freely use the images for their own portfolio.

Prints you say…

Yeah, I am old school (TM). I kinda believe it’s not real until you are holding it. TFD (or Time for Digitals) are the norm now, I would provide 3-5 finished images for a Time For… shoot. These projects are only on shoots that I have an interest in or genres that I want to expand into or it’s a super crazy creative project. Sorry, not everyone will be chosen or time allowed.

Collaboration is also TFP but it’s on a much bigger scale or along the lines of Personal Projects involving many other creatives such as lighters, retouchers, florists, fashion, exciting locations, etc…. Often these are trusted people we have worked with before, via other projects or TFP. Fees may also be exchanged to fill out the team or get the project concept across the finish line. It’s a planned project where everyone has input, Pinterest Boards and bouncing ideas over many months and everyone is willing to commit to creating something wonderful.

… and then I have the commissioned work or bespoke shoots.