TFP - Should you shoot for free?

[@lensman5762]

For a novice it is absolutely essential to hire an experienced model to get things rolling. An experienced model could in effect direct the shoot for the novice photographer based on prediscussion, or help to materialise the photographers ideas. It is an investment that is necessary. Once the photographer feels that he or she is at a level that could correctly direct a model to achieve the desired look, then a TFP could be the right option for some. I am in my late 60s and do not do any model or portait shoot anymore, but in my 20s the best 'amateur' work that I did was with a friend whom she was a pro model and the worst experience was with a novice model whom had just started at the agency and had no idea and neither did I to be frank.

[@ComptonHarry]

Great topic and well covered 🙌🏾🙏🏾 My personal experience is that it’s dependent on what level you’re are at as a photographer/creative ie full time / part time etc. then you have to weigh up the options and whether TFP is worth it for you at this stage of you career . And like you said is it of any benefit to yours and everyone involved portfolios. I myself do something similar where I work with a handful of models who I have worked in the past to create projects that are completely different from what everyone typically do to help grown elevate our portfolios.

[@AndrewMclean]

absolutely Compton, that's exactly what I do, look at shooting something different without the constraints of a client behind it. Thanks as always!

[@JacobTheoPower]

Wise words 🙏🏼, spot on with everything here

[@AndrewMclean]

Thanks so much Jacob! 🙌🏼

[@andygreen909]

Glamping Marlon ❤

[@AndrewMclean]

The star of the show!