Why do photographers do TFP?

It's a way for both the model and the photographer to add to their portfolio or for the photographer to test out new equipment. Not all our photographers do TFP.

What are the requirements for an in-home session?

Reasonable space (although we can usually accommodate most any area), electrical outlets that have reasonably sufficient load abilities, access for loading/unloading equipment. Normally we would like to see the area you want the session to be in prior to the actual appointment as this also helps the photographer visualize the setup. Electrical is not required if we are shooting an outside session (we will use battery strobes and reflectors).

We usually need 45 minutes to an hour on average for setup time.

Where is the photo gallery here?

This website is not a photo gallery. Each photographer has his/her own gallery. You can email them directly if you like from our about page.

Will you help me get modeling work?

We are not agents but will promote your photos where relevant and appropriate. We would enjoy seeing any new models get work and will do our best to help you wherever possible.

Can I bring an escort?

Certainly. Be aware however that if your escort interferes with the session in any way (distraction, wandering off in unauthorized or off limit areas, talking to model during poses and activities, etc.) we may either a) cancel the session entirely, or b) charge a fee to assign an assistant to your escort. The photographer does not have the time to spend on an escort being distracting or otherwise interefering with the session. We provide more information on this in our pre-shoot instructions that will be sent to you prior to the session.

I don't know anything about makeup!

That's okay, especially if your male. We will help you with the basics. You can also visit our makeup tips area for more information. For first-time sessions a lot of makeup is many times not required nor is a MUA (Makeup Artist) usually needed on a first time or 'test' shoot. For full projects and assignments a MUA will be provided where required.

What is "short-notice" and "time-frame"?

Our TFP requests usually exceed our available session slots. Sometimes a model gets ill or something happens that cancels the shoot the previous day. Our TFP form asks you about short notice availability for this reason. By timeframe we mean : how much advance notice do you need if we have a last minute opening? Short notices are usually 12-24 hours notice and you are contacted by phone to see if you can fill the canceled session.