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What is TFP & when should you do it?

1/18/2019

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Trade For Prints

If you want to print out a copy of your photos today, you simply  print one from your printer at home or office. If you want higher quality prints you can use photo paper. If the job calls for something even better you can spend around $2.00 and print a full page 8.5x11 at Fedex/Kinkos but things were not always  so easy. 

What Does TFP Mean? 
Up until the mid to late 90's photographers still commonly used actual FILM  which meant you had to go develop your  film/negatives to get your photos.  Now almost everything is digital. 
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Actors and Models used to commonly carry around a "Look Book/Portfolio" in the form of a photo album to show casting directors their ability to portray different looks. Sometimes the  casting directors would even want you to leave them copies of the photos which back in the 70's - 90's could be quite expensive and difficult. 


So, the idea was that photographers would develop  several copies of photos for you in trade for your time shooting with them instead of money and Trade For Prints.

According to  
Wikipedia,  the origin of the term TFP   is uncertain . Other resources have  been able to trace it back to the 1960's . 

Although the practice of developing photos and making prints is gone away, the terminology has become common nomenclature in the modeling and acting world. People have since adjusted the meaning to "Trade For Photos" , Time For Prints, Time For photos." Etc.   

So where is the benefit now? 
I do not  personally recommend doing "Trade" shoots for exposure or to build a portfolio. (Click here to see  my blog post about  building a portfolio)  however  there is one major benefit to TRADE work . (I hate the term TFP) and that is practice. As a photographer you will need to push that shutter button maybe 10,000 times before you get the hang of your cameras settings for different environments. For models, shooting 15-40 times before trying to find PAID work is not just common sense, it's also better for you. It is very common that  you will discover your cute face and awesome pose you love, looks horrible to photographers. You want to find this out during a free shoot and not in one where you are acting as a "Professional" model.. so for this reason I say, trade away. Just stop calling it TFP!

Please comment below and give feedback!

​For more helpful or useless information on modeling and acting be sure to visit
​www.MesaLoftStudios.com or www.NLEmanagement.com

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The Underground Gallery Series - 1.0

2/25/2018

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:::: OC Art Mixer #1 by: Mesa Loft Studios ::::

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Join us for our first MONTHLY art show of 2018! 

Saturday March 24th
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Join us for a night of local artists, music, aerial performances, food & drinks.

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Our goal is to promote our Photography Studio & help local artists showcase their talents ! 
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:: CALLING ALL OC ARTISTS ::

2/17/2018

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Monthly Art Shows Start In March!!
• Photographers • Painters • Sculptors • & Creatives !
MESA LOFT Studios will be having monthly Art Shows starting in March & we want to feature you! 
Contact us at: Bookings@MesaLoftStudios.com or our facebook page to be featured !
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$25 Headshots ... Yes $25

2/11/2018

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Ok Everyone ! This one will sell out FAST so grab it while it lasts. 
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Holiday Photos & Holiday Cards !

12/8/2017

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We still have slots left for our holiday specials and can print holiday cards in 24-48 hours. 
Contact us today to schedule your appointment. 949•584•8733
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Halloween Photo Specials In OC !

10/11/2017

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Paper Doll Militia - Aerial Workshop 9.16 & 9.17

9/9/2017

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Paper Doll Militia  - Aerial Silks Intensive
With instructor Rain Anya

Sept 16th, 12 - 4pm 
& Sept 17th, 10:30 - 2:30pm

Price: $260

Join Paper Doll Militia for a weekend intensive on aerial silks in sunny SoCal. This 2 day intensive focuses on skill building, drops, choreography, and creative transitions in addition to work with our Vertical Theatre Method, PDM's approach to theatrical aerial work. Participants must sign up for the entire intensive, as we will be building on themes throughout the weekend. Please email bookings@MesaLoftStudios with any questions. To register call us at 949.584.8733
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$100 Specials For Silk, Lyra & All Aerial Performers !

6/21/2017

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Pet Photo Specials For July-September !

6/20/2017

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$99 Valentine's Day Shoot & Free Prints ! 

2/3/2017

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