TFP Model
Creating Without Pressure — When the Collaboration Is Right
I’m retired, which means photography isn’t my hustle — it’s my passion. These days, I work on projects that inspire me. While my commissioned work is billed at an hourly rate plus project-specific considerations, I occasionally offer TFP sessions when a model or concept genuinely inspires me.
What does TFP mean?
TFP is sometimes called “Trade-For-Prints” or “Trade-For-Photos/Photography.” While those phrases float around, the true original meaning is “Time-For-Print.”
TFP is a simple exchange:
• My time and effort — experience, camera gear, editing, and artistic vision.
• Your time and effort — showing up, modeling, styling, or sharing your presence.
In return for your contribution, you receive carefully edited JPEG digital files. That’s the heart of TFP: no money exchanged, just mutual time and creativity traded for meaningful photographs.
The Spirit of TFP
At its core, TFP is about shared investment: we both give our time, and we both receive something meaningful. You’ll walk away with images you’re proud of, and I get the joy of creating without the pressures of running a business.
How It Works
We collaborate: You bring your ideas and personality, I bring my skill and equipment.
You receive social media JPEG images: I deliver polished, edited digital JPEG photographs (typically 2048 pixels on the long side as suggested by Facebook and other platforms for best viewing with little compression) that reflect my style and vision. You may publish them to your social media account or have them printed, your choice.
No session fees: Because this is about art and enjoyment, not commerce.
No RAW files
My RAW FILES are never released, as they are unfinished and don’t represent my finished work. Every image you receive is complete and intentional.
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Optional Heirloom Prints
While social media digital images are always included, sometimes photographs deserve more permanence. If you’d like, we can create high-resolution heirloom-quality prints, albums, or wall art. These are optional add-ons, made through professional print labs I trust.
Supporting My Work
If you’d like to support my photography beyond our TFP collaboration, you can:
• Order archival prints, albums, or wall art.
• Or simply make a pay-what-you-can contribution — helping cover equipment and supplies so I can continue creating.
Agreements & Intentions
Even in a TFP collaboration, clarity matters. Before we shoot, we’ll confirm:
• Intention — what we’re creating, how it will be used, and any boundaries.
• Model/Collaborator Release — signed so I can legally use the images for my portfolio, website, social platforms, and sales.
• Sharing Obligations — you’ll receive edited JPEG images to use personally and on social media, but always with proper credit.
• Licensing — the images I provide you are for your personal and portfolio use. Commercial use (ads, products, resale, etc.) requires a separate license.
• Model/Collaborator Release — signed so I can legally use the images for my portfolio, website, social platforms, and sales.
• Sharing Obligations — you’ll receive edited JPEG images to use personally and on social media, but always with proper credit.
• Licensing — the images I provide you are for your personal and portfolio use. Commercial use (ads, products, resale, etc.) requires a separate license.