TFI (Time for Images) and also known as TFP/CD (trading "time-for-prints" & CD) is typically a free exchange of services between a model and a photographer. This is typically a win-win arrangement for both you and the photographer where neither the model or photographer have to pay for the others services.

A single outstanding print in your portfolio is better than 10 mediocre ones. Your portfolio is the most important part of promoting your modeling talent. A professional photographer is your greatest resource in getting the type of quality photos you want.

As a full-time professional (in an expensive profession), and someone whose only source of income is through the services we provide, Double Eagle Studios offers only limited TFI opportunities.

If you would like to be considered for a TFI shoot, E-Mail Us and if you can please attach one or two photos of yourself.   We normally answer all TFP/cd e-mail within 72 hours.

 

TFI FOR STOCK PHOTO & COMMERCIAL PURPOSES

As a way to provide a TFI opportunities to a broader range of models, Double Eagle Studios is now accepting TFI requests from models who are open to allowing their photos to be used for stock photo & commercial purposes.

As part of the arrangement, you may also get a profit-cut from any photos of you that are sold (a negotiable percentage). This is a great opportunity to not only get a "free" shoot with a professional photographer, but also a chance to actually make some money doing it.

Note: You will have specific say in the "terms of use" (ie. acceptable ways/places where your photos may be used) if your photo is sold. As a general mission, all photos sold will only be used for reputable purposes.

*Commercial model release required for all TFI shoots.

TESTING OPPORTUNITIES

Occasionally, we have specific needs for testing. This is an opportunity to work with us on a specific project or testing a certain set of conditions (testing new lighting or a new piece of equipment, for example). Nearly all testing opportunities are fun, creative, and yield eye-catching results.

E-Mail us if you are interested and we will contact you when opportunities are available.

*All testing shoots are treated just like standard TFI shoots. 

Upcoming test opportunities and announcements will be posted in our News Page, Better yet, Send us your E-mail address and we will contact you when we have a testing opportunity.

PROVIDED WITH TFP:

Proofs of all photographs taken at shoot on CD Rom. (800x600 Resolution)

A Minimum of 5 hi-res images processed per hour of shooting time and saved to CD Rom.

5 processed images printed as 8x10 for each hour of shooting time.

Processing and Touchup of additional hi-res images can be done, you pay only for the time it takes to process them.

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q: What is processing?

A: Processing involves adjusting colors, brightness & contrast, cropping, removing noise, photo enhancements, and some degree of "photoshopping" (ie. "airbrushing", etc) to remove unwanted elements such as blemishes, etc. Processing can have a dramatic impact over the look of a photo. All processed photos include a scaled down "web sized" version for internet use (for example, to include in an on-line modeling portfolio).

Q: Why don't you provide unlimited processing?

A: Each photo is processed to a very high standard by a professional computer graphics artist (me!). The time necessary to perform these tasks can range from anywhere from a minimum of 5 minutes to up to 60 minutes or more for each photo. In other words, at the bare minimum of taking only 5 minutes to process each photo, it would take over 8 hours to process 100 photos.

Since we are professionals and photography is our only source of income, We must limit the amount of time & services that we provide for free. Other photographers who provide numerous TFI opportunities or the majority of their work & services for free are likely not earning their income through photography and can therefore afford to spend their "free time" on non-paying endeavors.

We must also point out that it is important that you only use/select the best photos from your shoot. These photos are worth their weight in gold with regard to helping you build up your portfolio that helps you get jobs.

Q: Why don't you provide all the hi-res images from the shoot?

A: Images on the proofs CD are not intended to be used as "final" work. Although our model release states that models cannot use un-processed proofs in any official capacity (including printing them out to use in a portfolio), or post proofs online without permission, We've discovered that this honor system was repeatedly abused when we provided hi-res proofs. Therefore, regrettably we had to limit the resolution of images on the proofs CD in order to discourage unauthorized use of the photos.

Our work and professionalism is judged by what people see. When models use un-processed & unauthorized photos in a professional capacity, it can reflect poorly on us and it removes our ability to act as "quality control" on our work.

Q: Can I get photographs printed from my processed images?

A: Yes, you may choose to have photos made in a number of different sizes up to and including 30x40. Large prints are not included with TFI. However, you do receive 5 processed images printed as 8x10 for each hour of shooting time.

*Commercial model release required for all TFI shoots.