TFP Beyond Portraits
How TFP Works Beyond Portaits and Modeling
Most people think TFP — “Time for Print” — only applies when a photographer and a model collaborate. But the truth is, TFP is simply about trading value instead of exchanging money. It’s a collaboration where both sides walk away with something meaningful.
Here’s how it works beyond portraits and modeling
PETS
I photograph your furry (or feathered!) loved one in exchange for portfolio use.
★You receive: beautiful, professional social media JPEG images to keep.
★I receive: portfolio material for my pet photography — plus the ability to share select images as prints in my Picfair store and under my pay-what-you-can model (with upcharges for printable files).
AUTOMOTIVE
Car enthusiasts, this one’s for you. You bring the ride; I bring the lens.
★You receive: stunning social media JPEG shots or videos of your car, perfect for personal use or social media.
★I receive: access to unique vehicles for my automotive portfolio — and the opportunity to offer select images as wall art through my Picfair store and under my pay-what-you-can model (with upcharges for printable files).
LANDSCAPES & LOCATIONS
Sometimes TFP means access. Landowners, small businesses, or venues may allow me to photograph on their property.
★You receive: finished social media JPEG images for marketing, décor, or social media.
★I receive: inspiring new locations — with the option to sell prints of those landscapes in my Picfair store and under my pay-what-you-can model (with upcharges for printable files).
STREET & LOCAL BUSINESSES
Street performers, coffee shops, markets — anyone with a story to tell.
★You receive: authentic, professional social media JPEG images you can use to promote your work or space.
★I receive: vibrant material for my community photography and, in some cases, print-worthy work for my Picfair shop and under my pay-what-you-can model (with upcharges for printable files).
EVENTS & VENUES
From concerts, live bands, festivals, art fairs, or community gatherings — TFP can work here too.
★You receive: professional-quality coverage and social media JPEG images of your event that you can use for promotion, marketing, or personal keepsakes.
★I receive: access to dynamic, real-world environments that add energy and variety to my portfolio — and the ability to sell select shots as art prints or downloads in my Picfair store, and under my pay-what-you-can model (with upcharges for printable files).
The Heart of TFP
At its core, TFP is collaboration. It’s about trading access, time, and creativity so both sides benefit. You don’t always pay with money — sometimes you pay with opportunity.
And because I sell my work primarily as tangible prints, these collaborations can live on beyond the shoot — as wall art, albums, or pay-what-you-can model and downloads in my Picfair store. That way, the images we create together continue to be shared, seen, and celebrated.
Whether it’s a portrait, a pet, a car, or a desert sunrise, TFP helps me keep creating, while giving you something beautiful in return.