Guide for aspiring and experienced models on how to approach a prints-for-time (or time for CD) shoot, and some general notes for models - but not a how to become a model guide.

I am one of not many photographers who offers prints for time (PFT) shoots.  Every year I receive many inquiries, yet I can only do a handful of prints for time or time for CD shoots.

Even though you get free photographs from a prints for time shoot, it is not simply a "get your prints free" scheme. It is a co-operation between a photographer and a model in which you, the model, have to take your share of responsibility.

This guide was written for aspiring models who are considering applying for a PFT shoot with me, and it also offers advice to any model at the start of her or his career, be it on a PFT shoot or a paid assignment.

If you are thinking of applying for a PFT shoot with me, I would ask that you read this guide.

Pick a topic from the section index on the left or, much better, read the entire guide. If you then want to apply for a prints for time shoot with me, click here.

INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

PRINTS FOR TIME (PFT)Models_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28PFT%29.html
TIME FOR CD (TFCD)Models_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28TFCD%29.html
COPYRIGHTModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Copyright%29.html
WHY DO IT?Models_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Why_do_PFT_or_TFCD%29.html
WHAT DOES IT REALLY COST?Models_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28What_does_it_really_cost%29.html
REWARDS FOR THE MODELModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Rewards_for_the_model%29.html
MORE REWARDS FOR THE MODELModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28More_rewards_for_the_model%29.html
SELECTING A PHOTOGRAPHERModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Selecting_a_photographer%29.html
DON’T BE A REJECTModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Dont_be_a_reject%29.html
PHOTOGRAPHERS MUSEModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Photographers_muse%29.html
WHAT IS THE MODEL RELEASE?Models_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28What_is_a_model_release%29.html
PERMITTED USES OF PHOTOSModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Permitted_uses_of_photos%29.html
PHOTOGRAPHERS USAGEModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Photographers_usage%29.html
PERSONAL SAFETYModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Personal_Safety%29.html
CLOTHES, HAIR, NAILS, SKINModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Clothes,_Hair,_Nails,_Skin%29.html
AGREEMENTModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Agreement%29.html
COME PREPAREDModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Come_Prepared%29.html
BE PROFESSIONALModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Be_professional%29.html
PRIVACYModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Privacy%29.html
TFCD/PFT OPPORTUNITIES (APPLY)Models_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28PFT-TFCD_Modeling_Opportunities_-_Apply%29.html
NEXT>Models_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28PFT%29.html
MODELS GUIDE & GLOSSARY
ABOUT MODELING AGENCIESModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28About_modeling_agencies%29.html
STYLES & TYPES OF MODELINGModels_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Styles_and_Types_of_Modeling%29.html
STYLES & TYPES CONTINUED...Models_Guide_%26_Glossary_%28Styles_and_Types_of_Modeling_Continued%29.html