Ashley Crabtree wrote:
There is one subject I haven't found a lot of information on, and that is models tipping photographers for a TPF/CD shoot. The thought would have never crossed my mind, but recently a photographer mentioned in a casting I read that "tips were appreciated for a job well done."

The thought has never crossed my mind either, and the only "tip" I would give that photographer is to stop spewing such BS.

Photographers belong to the tip-exempt professional class, unless perhaps they are working a cruise ship or public event.

Ashley Crabtree wrote:
"tips were appreciated for a job well done."

LOL I hope he was joking.

Edward Foge Photography wrote:
I have received many compliments and emotional thank you's, but never a tip. However, I have tipped models, well actually I have surprised them with monetary tips such as giving them unexpected gas money when they were leaving, christmas gift cards as a thank you and things like that.

If you never offered a tip to a photographer don't worry it's not expected, but certainly would put you in great standing with me if you ever did. Good Luck!

Depending on the photographer, an offer of a cash tip could be seen as anything from insulting to highly flattering, and the tipper would not find out until it was too late.

LindoPhotography wrote:
I don't believe in tipping, but hey if someone wanted to tip me that would be nice.
I might have sort of asked for a tip, I've asked for a donation. Since I did a free shoot for a model who's paid $600 or more for other photographers who didn't produce photos as nice as mine. I think a donation might be in order

hey i can think of something better than a tip or money, make them sincerely admit your photos were better LOL

Christopher Ambler wrote:
If a model tried to tip me in cash, I'd politely refuse. I don't need it, and I've actually never heard of such a thing. If I agree to a trade shoot, it's a trade shoot. Period.

That said, if Ashley wanted to shoot with me (HINT) and tip me in cookies, I'd accept those in a heartbeat. But I'm easy that way.

I  agree with you.  I would even bring milk.  Wish she was closer to me.

Christopher Ambler wrote:
If a model tried to tip me in cash, I'd politely refuse. I don't need it, and I've actually never heard of such a thing. If I agree to a trade shoot, it's a trade shoot. Period.

That said, if Ashley wanted to shoot with me (HINT) and tip me in cookies, I'd accept those in a heartbeat. But I'm easy that way.

I  agree with you.  I would even bring milk.  Wish she was closer to me.

Christopher Ambler wrote:
If a model tried to tip me in cash, I'd politely refuse. I don't need it, and I've actually never heard of such a thing. If I agree to a trade shoot, it's a trade shoot. Period.

That said, if Ashley wanted to shoot with me (HINT) and tip me in cookies, I'd accept those in a heartbeat. But I'm easy that way.

QFT
Tipping a photographer is a ludicrous idea,so dismiss all thoughts of it. A gift of cookies for a job well done after you have recieved your prints/cd is always nice, BUT only if you feel it is justified and it should in no way be thought of as mandatory or expected.

Dazey wrote:
in my opinion, and a few of my photographers opinions, to tip on a TFP shoot is silly..  you are in a mutual trade agreement.. 

i guess tip them if they tip you..  ??  lol  20% of nothing.

Photographer and model each tip the other $20?

Z_Photo wrote:
OP, give the photographer a tip:  be more professional in behavior

What's professional?

I don't know if asking for tips is as unprofessional as someone asking to do tfcd nudes and lingerie when they have a profile full of it - that isn't very well done.

Or someone telling other photographers to push the limits and stand up to the police all the time, and look for trouble.

Or a few other things...

How about this, isn't the internet unprofessional? I don't see a lot of big companies on here trying to find togs and models for national campaigns and stuff.

I don’t consider for one min that asking for a tip is unprofessional – it’s just different. But people do different things…

Another example, I give out all the pictures after the end of each shoot, and let models edit and retouch the shots if they want. I don’t give a shit, and at the same time I don’t consider that unprofessional.

In other words, people need to stop worrying about this and start worrying about taking pictures, jeeze.

Ashley Crabtree wrote:
I am new to Model Mayhem and have found the people and forums on here to be very helpful, especially the Newbie "Do's and Don'ts."

There is one subject I haven't found a lot of information on, and that is models tipping photographers for a TPF/CD shoot. The thought would have never crossed my mind, but recently a photographer mentioned in a casting I read that "tips were appreciated for a job well done."

As I read that, I got a sinking feeling because it had never occurred to me to tip photographers, and am wondering if I should have! I plan on scheduling many more TFP/CD shoots in the future, and am hoping to get some feedback on this so I can avoid a faux pas, if this is indeed one.

Thank you to anyone who responds!

One word, cookies and not that store bought crap!

c_d_s wrote:
Never had a model tip me, but this one came back by the studio with a fifth of Jack Daniels.

18+
https://www.modelmayhem.com/pic.php?pic … id=4009741

That's not a tip...that's a PARTY!! I did have one bring me a bottle of 1800 tequila...We had a blast after the shoot..LOL

Michael

Dreamshot Photography wrote:

QFT
Tipping a photographer is a ludicrous idea,so dismiss all thoughts of it. A gift of cookies for a job well done after you have recieved your prints/cd is always nice, BUT only if you feel it is justified and it should in no way be thought of as mandatory or expected.

It doesn't seem so ludicrous if the photographer is shooting film and has film, processing and post-production costs. But then again, this could be ironed out prior to the the shoot so everyone is "made whole".

Edward Foge Photography wrote:
It doesn't seem so ludicrous if the photographer is shooting film and has film, processing and post-production costs. But then again, this could be ironed out prior to the the shoot so everyone is "made whole".

I disagree, the model has gas/travel expenses, manicure, cosmetics, costume (even that pair of stockings you asked her to bring along costs $), her getting to your studio and in front of your camera looking good, does not come free for the model.

Sure, you have film costs, etc, but she has expenses as well - if you want to avoid the film processing costs, don't shoot the model, but don't expect her to pay for what should be your part of the trade arrangement.

Note for the OP -
Make sure all details of the TF arrangement are agreed beforehand and that it is indeed a trade shoot.
If the photographer then tries to change the deal on the day and ask you for money, then counter by quoting him an hourly modelling/travel rate.
Always remember, if he asked you to shoot in the first place, you are doing him/her just as much of a favor as they are doing you, thats why it is a trade.