FAQ
[Revised on 31st October 2009]
31st October 2009: This page will be further revised in the next couple of weeks. Specific information for models, photographers, visitors and buyers will appear on the relevant pages. Contact me for the latest info prior to the page revision.
Until then, the following applies for the most part.
There is a reasonable chance you have come to this page because you are interested in modelling for me. Below is some information that I hope you will find helpful. I have kept it as simple as possible. If you have any further questions, please get in touch via the ‘contact’ page.
1 - Age:
If you are 18 or over (and have proof of ID/age), feel free to get in touch directly using the contact page.
If you are under 18 please ask a parent or guardian to get in touch via the contact page. I will need a landline phone number from them so I can call them, and I will need to meet them before any shoot can be arranged.
2 - Payment:
I currently work with models on a TFP/TFCD (Time for Photos/Time for CD of images) basis. In addition to e-mailed photos/CD (if required), I am prepared to offer prints at cost: roughly £4 for an A4 print though other sizes are available.
TFP models will receive the following:
A set of 12 images in one of three sizes (600 pixel, 800 pixel or 1000 pixel) that feature a signature in one corner. Some or all of these will also be posted on this website.
I promte models - new models in particular - whenever I can and drop their names into any available photography related conversation whether on or off-line.
I am not currently a professional or commercial photographer and do not yet earn any money from photography. I do not yet charge models for my time and do not pay modelling fees. Where a shoot involves financial outlay I am prepared to do it only if you cover the costs. For a studio-baseed shoot with basic MUA this is currently £150 for a 4 hour shoot.
If I invite you to participate in a special project or exhibition, there may be additional benefits such as a percentage of any future sales/profits, and/or items of clothing.
3 - TF* Test Shoots and other TF* shoots:
The first shoot I do with a new model is a test shoot. It allows me to assess your potential with regards the creative work I plan to do, and for both of us to make sure we get on! Test shoots are nearly always spontaneous with no real agenda other than experimentation. Like all the shoots I do, they are supposed to be fun.
To be honest, I like to keep all the shoots I do as informal and as relaxed as possible. I like both spontaneity and serendipity but I will be doing an increasing number of themed and styled shoots. I tend to try and avoid static poses so I encourage all models to experiment with poses of their own, but I can help you out if you are really stuck and I can provide you with a printed posing guide. I do not expect a performance, unless you are a performer, and I am perfectly happy to take casual and more candid photos so there is no pressure on you at all.
4 - Model release:
As of January 1st 2010 I will require all models to sign a model release. Until then it is negotiable, unless you are under 18 in which case I must have a release signed by a parent or guardian at the time of the shoot. This signed release will be taken by me to constitute written permission to photograph you.
5 - Use:
For the most part I will use the photos I work on for self promotion on my website, on profiles I maintain on sites such as Model Mayhem and MySpace, and for peer review on sites such as ePhotozine. The best photos will be printed and framed for exhibition. Some photos may end up in books and/or magazines. If I have your contact details, I will keep you informed about this.
Not all the photos I work on will be posted on-line. Some will be for exhibition only.
6 - Nudity:
Not expected but if you are interested in this area of work or if you would like to give it a try, even at the implied level, please let me know. You must be aged 18+ to do this kind of modelling.
PLEASE NOTE: I do not, and will not, take nude/semi-nude photographs of anyone under the age of 18. This is non-negotiable.
7 - Projects:
I am working towards a number of creative projects. These include exhibitions of framed prints, calendar, book and web-based projects. I do not require appplications for these. If I think you are suitable, I will tell you after I have worked with you, and will ask you if you are interested in being involved in such a project. If you are involved in a project you will automatically become a Featured Model.
If you have any questions that are not answered by this page, please get in touch via the contact page.
31st October 2009: This page will be further revised in the next couple of weeks. Specific information for models, photographers, visitors and buyers will appear on the relevant pages. Contact me for the latest info prior to the page revision.
Until then, the following applies for the most part.
There is a reasonable chance you have come to this page because you are interested in modelling for me. Below is some information that I hope you will find helpful. I have kept it as simple as possible. If you have any further questions, please get in touch via the ‘contact’ page.
1 - Age:
If you are 18 or over (and have proof of ID/age), feel free to get in touch directly using the contact page.
If you are under 18 please ask a parent or guardian to get in touch via the contact page. I will need a landline phone number from them so I can call them, and I will need to meet them before any shoot can be arranged.
2 - Payment:
I currently work with models on a TFP/TFCD (Time for Photos/Time for CD of images) basis. In addition to e-mailed photos/CD (if required), I am prepared to offer prints at cost: roughly £4 for an A4 print though other sizes are available.
TFP models will receive the following:
A set of 12 images in one of three sizes (600 pixel, 800 pixel or 1000 pixel) that feature a signature in one corner. Some or all of these will also be posted on this website.
I promte models - new models in particular - whenever I can and drop their names into any available photography related conversation whether on or off-line.
I am not currently a professional or commercial photographer and do not yet earn any money from photography. I do not yet charge models for my time and do not pay modelling fees. Where a shoot involves financial outlay I am prepared to do it only if you cover the costs. For a studio-baseed shoot with basic MUA this is currently £150 for a 4 hour shoot.
If I invite you to participate in a special project or exhibition, there may be additional benefits such as a percentage of any future sales/profits, and/or items of clothing.
3 - TF* Test Shoots and other TF* shoots:
The first shoot I do with a new model is a test shoot. It allows me to assess your potential with regards the creative work I plan to do, and for both of us to make sure we get on! Test shoots are nearly always spontaneous with no real agenda other than experimentation. Like all the shoots I do, they are supposed to be fun.
To be honest, I like to keep all the shoots I do as informal and as relaxed as possible. I like both spontaneity and serendipity but I will be doing an increasing number of themed and styled shoots. I tend to try and avoid static poses so I encourage all models to experiment with poses of their own, but I can help you out if you are really stuck and I can provide you with a printed posing guide. I do not expect a performance, unless you are a performer, and I am perfectly happy to take casual and more candid photos so there is no pressure on you at all.
4 - Model release:
As of January 1st 2010 I will require all models to sign a model release. Until then it is negotiable, unless you are under 18 in which case I must have a release signed by a parent or guardian at the time of the shoot. This signed release will be taken by me to constitute written permission to photograph you.
5 - Use:
For the most part I will use the photos I work on for self promotion on my website, on profiles I maintain on sites such as Model Mayhem and MySpace, and for peer review on sites such as ePhotozine. The best photos will be printed and framed for exhibition. Some photos may end up in books and/or magazines. If I have your contact details, I will keep you informed about this.
Not all the photos I work on will be posted on-line. Some will be for exhibition only.
6 - Nudity:
Not expected but if you are interested in this area of work or if you would like to give it a try, even at the implied level, please let me know. You must be aged 18+ to do this kind of modelling.
PLEASE NOTE: I do not, and will not, take nude/semi-nude photographs of anyone under the age of 18. This is non-negotiable.
7 - Projects:
I am working towards a number of creative projects. These include exhibitions of framed prints, calendar, book and web-based projects. I do not require appplications for these. If I think you are suitable, I will tell you after I have worked with you, and will ask you if you are interested in being involved in such a project. If you are involved in a project you will automatically become a Featured Model.
If you have any questions that are not answered by this page, please get in touch via the contact page.
