Time-for-print and time-for-CD sessions can be a great opportunity for both photographers and models to work with each other for mutual benefit at very little expense. To learn about TFP / TFCD sessions and how to work with Scar Media on one of these sessions, use the links below.
| What is Time-for-Print / Time-for-CD?
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| It is important for photographers and models to keep their portfolios up-to-date. Often photographers and models
can work with one another and exchange services to keep both of their portfolios current without incurring significant expenses. A model will agree to pose for a photographer in exchange for a set number of prints (time-for-print) or print-worthy versions of the images if the photographer works in digital format (time-for-CD).
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| If a photographer is looking to strengthen a particular area of his or her portfolio, he or she might seek
out one or more models to work with for a particular style of shoot. Alternately, a model looking to gain experience or to add a
particular look to his or her own portfolio might seek out a photographer that can help in that area. If both parties see the opportunity to
work together to be of mutual benefit, they can agree to make it a TFP / TFCD session. TFP / TFCD sessions have a related agreement just
like a standard photo session.
Models should expect to sign a model release, though the release is likely unique to TFP / TFCD sessions and should expect a quick
turnaround of the prints or images to be provided in exchange for their modeling. These agreements should be documented similar to a standard
photo session, and both parties are expected to work in a professional manner.
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| The model should get a chance to review the photos taken during the session. For a TFP session, this will be a review of the proof sheets from the film rolls taken. For a TFCD session, this may be an in-person review on a computer, or the photographer may make the photos available through a web site for review.
The model and photographer should reach an agreement on which images will be used to provide the prints or print-worthy CD of images to fulfill the session agreement. However, the final decision generally lies with the photographer. The agreement should provide a timeframe for the performance of this review as well as the provision of the prints or the image CD.
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| This all depends on the agreement reached between the model and the photographer at the time of the session or before. Each TFP / TFCD session should have an associated documented agreement which is signed prior to the start of the session. This agreement should outline the details of the session, how many prints or print-ready images are to be provided from the session, estimated time frames, what can and can't be done with the images after the session is over, and any related compensation that may come from the use of the images after the session. This agreement is a legal contract, so it is important to read it carefully before signing.
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| So you're interested in working with us on a TFP / TFCD session? Great! So what is the next step? You're welcome to contact us at any time and inquire as to our availability to perform a TFCD session. We generally do all of these sessions as TFCD to avoid the added expense of film development and production of proof sheets. Also, digital images can be much easier to work with and be made available for review in a very short amount of time.
Our availability to perform a TFCD session will depend on a number of factors including our current commitments, the desire to enhance our own portfolio in a given area, the ability of the model to help in a particular portfolio area, and the overall industry promise of the model. However, even if we aren't currently available, we always keep track of potential models should an opportunity for a TFCD session arise.
If we are available for the TFCD session, we will work out an agreement with you that must be documented and signed prior to the start of the session. Because these sessions aren't driven by a commercial client, they are often much more flexible and can be a great deal of fun! We look forward to hearing from you and the opportunity to help each other make some great images!
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