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'''Trade For Print''' ([[TFP]]) is a common photography industry standard where the [[model]] agrees to pose for a photographer in return for them both to use the images produced for portfolio only. The actual contract signed may allow other uses, such as commercial uses. Generally, that would require payment under a [[professional]] arrangement. The professional model agrees to pose for the images, and the [[photographer]] agrees to photograph the model for the images. Both receive fair value for the shoot.

[[Professional]] models first starting out will seek '''TFP''' shoots to avoid paying a [[professional]] [[photographer]] his normal rates. She may also agree to pose for '''TFP''' if she feels the photographer's talents are high quality to add to her portfolio.

Photographers who want to try a new idea or shoot with an unknown model might agree to a '''TFP''' shoot to avoid paying for a model that might not work out as well as hoped. If no agreement for prints was reached, a shoot would be called a ''test shoot'' to determine the model's appropriateness for a later shoot.

[[VW]] models wishing to retain their [[amateur]] status need to be careful when signing a [[model release]] form, even for a TFP shoot.

Trade for digital images is called a TFCD and means the same thing as TFP, but the agreement signed should spell out whether a paper print or a digital image will be provided, and in what quantities.


[[Category:Photography]]