Creative work is never easy. As ideas evolve into projects, theres always more to consider. Who’s going to participate? Where will it take place? Etc, etc. No matter what you’re doing, the same questions tend to pop up. But what do you do if you simply just want to collaborate, create, and have everyone benefit in the end? Whether you’re struggling with building your portfolio or simply just want to connect with other creatives and try new new things, TFPs may be the answer you didn’t know you were looking for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TFP stands for any of the following: Time for Prints, Trade for Prints, Test for Prints. Essentially, its a pro bono collaborative creative arrangement usually put together between a photographer and a model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During a TFP, the photographer will take a certain number of pictures agreed upon by by both them and the model. In the end, both creatives have access to the photos that are specifically meant for portfolio use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
TFP’s are free for everyone involved! The visual assets are the compensation for both the photographer and the model. <\/p>\n\n\n