Time For Prints / CDs is quite a prevalent practice among photographers and models all over the world, with a mutual understanding that both give each other time to develop or expand their individual portfolios for promotion of their careers.They both share the same goal of expanding and refreshing their existing portfolio with new images. Either the photographer is trying out new techniques, films and processing them differently from the specified or expanding his portfolio with images that he/she feels are lacking in his/her portfolio. It could be anything from art, artistic nudes, nudes, glamour, portraiture, special lighting techniques, outdoors...........

Both photographer and model seek a willing partner to share their talents mutually to create or develop a new style or looks to add to their respective portfolios. Sometimes Make-up artists also join in such a project where the makeup artist is trying some new makeup styles/hair styling/ or body painting. Since the photographer ends up with major expenses like spending on a studio hire, assistants (if he / she owns none of these and wishes to use for the shoot), films, developing and printing., etc. sometimes very nominal charges at actuals are paid to the photographer to cover up such expenditures that he has to meet immediately.  Generally such shoots normally require about 4 hours minimum if indoors or could be more if one goes location shooting.

The model has to arrange for the make-up, styling and clothing, unless the photographer is trying out something new and has these lined up for the shoot. Usually models normally end up with just spending the time for the shoot. Sometimes make-up artists or stylists can also be roped in for their expertise in exchange of few images from the shoot. They too have to have a certain portfolio to show to get more work from new photographers and agencies.

The hallmark for each professional is judged on the basis of what shows in a photograph.

There are often times when two professionals come together each with a different requirement to compile a portfolio with extreme ends of robed and disrobed attire: like the photographer maybe looking forward to expand his / her portfolio with artistic body images, whereas the model who has been known to be doing more of nudes and glamour is looking  forward to add some life style images in his / her portfolio. Or, it could be the other way round. So both share to help each other in expanding their composites with their talents.

These talented professionals come to a written understanding prior to any actual photo session to remove any chance of  misunderstanding that may arise in the future.The photographer gives away  four to five  numbers of selected prints at a print size of his discretion from the shoot to the model and makeup artist if involved in the talent barter arrangement for their respective portfolios.

Any further prints or copies the model has to buy at near cost price.

The photographer retains the copyright of all the material exposed to be used at his discretion, always give prints, within a reasonable time limit, whenever required by the model at cost price that may include some incidental expenses that are incurred in getting the prints made from his outside patronised photo finishing labs.

This is one of the most economical ways of getting a portfolio made or expanding an existing one with new images. It also helps both of them in experimenting and exchanging experiences gained while working, as the case may be, with different photographers or models.

Lots of photographers have started using Digital cameras for such work. The reason being that it is cheap shooting with digital, the results are instant and very good hard copies can be made, if required. The talent sharing partners get slected images burned on a CD for their use.

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Talent Barter

• On a very selective basis I shoot with models on T.F.Cd arrangement and give them in return edited high resolution as well as Web enabled digital images burnt on Cd.
• Subject to initial agreement I would display select images in the relevant section of my website with your credit, specs, modeling interests and your contact information for you to deal directly with any prospective modeling proposals.
  

A typical model release format for T.F.Cd. is here at a of your mouse.

Talent Barter for Artistic Nudes

In an artistic pursuit of creativity, yours truly desires to work with willing posers on a very selective basis to explore & to expand his personal portfolio with female glamour (generally calendar style), bodyscapes/ body forms by carefully preserving the anonimity of the poser in the picture on a T.F.Cd basis

Only legally major, above 18 years of age, liberal, bold and uncomplicated person may need to contact with complete details:

Anyone who feels interested should be:

• - legally major above 18 years of age, (age proof required)
• - liberal minded,
• - bold and,
• - uncomplicated model / person

Who can model??

Practically anybody like aspiring model, amatuer model, women who loved to photographed .....besides professional models, who loves their bodies and like to be photographed. I am looking to concentrate on the body form, the lines and bodyscapes where the face does not show or if whatever little bit of face gets included it will still preserve anonimity of the sitter. I am looking for subjects who have good bust forms, nice curves, good skin, nice feet and hands surely not many have perfect bodies but I could agree to shoot where I feel there are good prospects of my getting artistic pictures.

In case of people who may not require a regular model portfolio, I could shoot some normal pictures for them to share with their loved ones or for wall display, etc. by giving digital files on a Cd.

Whoever is  interested in mutual expansion of portfolio on T.F.CD. (Time For CD) basis may contact me with complete details, legal document of age proof along with a written undertaking declaring that you shall at no time on your own or at behest of anybody initiate any legal actions or do such acts that may bring physically harm or harm the reputation of the photographer as all photography was done with your initiating it and with full consent and understanding with your active participation.

I will make a portfolio in return as per your requirements on T.F.CD. basis. A few frames will be shot to make each other comfortable, thereafter I would be shooting my images to end the session with the way you want to be photographed. You can bring along a chaperon who is mature and you have confidence in, and in whose company you feel comfortable but do not feel shy or feel embarassed. Also the person accompanying should not be an interfereing type. I can assure you of keeping your identity anonymous, but you should also ensure the same from your chaperon.

Lots of husbands have approached me to get artistics pictures shot of their spouses. I need to get a confirmation from the concerned spouse that she is not under any pressure to do the same. Requests for any explicit pictures or visuals that cross the boundary of decency shall not be entertained nor photographed. Please do not insist to embarass me.

I hold my rights of discretion to do a TFP or to charge. Makeup, styling, wardrobe are at extra cost, if required by the poser.

Please read the model release format for artistic nude T.F.Cd. that I get signed before the shoot.

For samples of past work and more details

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Promotional Model Portfolio on Charges

For charges and details for making a model promotional portfolio, please follow the link

Make-up is included in the mentioned portfolio charges.

Wardrobe and styling artist at your expenses and costs.

It is possible to organise stylist sevices that would include a select wardrobe with accessories at extra charges.

The model release has to be signed before commencement of any photo session.

If you are interested, get in touch with me to mutually plan out a photo session:

Call me on 98110 15395, (011) - 24641045 or

Address: Flat No. 19, Khan Market, New Delhi - 110003 India

Photography dates are confirmed on receipt of advance payments.

Thank you for visiting my Web Site and also, taking time to view it. I would appreciate your feed back and contacting me with valid proposals of work.
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