Cris Mitchell wrote:
Cool thanks guys, now for the next stupid question ;-)

Do you let them preview them that day and pick out which photo's they want or do you generally sift through your images and then post them somewhere for them to preview and pick?

Thanks again,
Cris...

Depends on if they're in a rush. I usually do a quick run through all the images at the end of the day, and then I process the ones that stand out for the both of us and put them up on web. If that's all they need then I'm done.

Cris Mitchell wrote:
Do you let them preview them that day and pick out which photo's they want or do you generally sift through your images and then post them somewhere for them to preview and pick?

I sift through first and take out all the photos I screwed up and post the rest on my website for previewability.  (If the model screwed up the photo, I leave it in so she or he can learn from it.)

theda wrote:
1 or 2 per look.

I agree. Now, I will edit as many pictures as needed. I've had many cases where I will not even include one whole outfit. That is why I encourage models to brings their closet

theda wrote:
1 or 2 per look.

Probably the best answer.  Even then though, be subjective and only choose those that are outstanding.

The Number 1 Myth and biggest trap aspiring models fall into with TFP is that the practice will always produce usable imaging.  They want something to show for the effort, even if what they are showing doesn't do a thing for them.

Rarely, if ever is discretion used on the results by eliminating everything if none of the images are truly worthy, read: outstanding.  Many are content to take the best of the best in mediocrity.  True models won't accept that as a standard.  And that, is what sets them apart from the pack.

Brian Diaz wrote:
In my experience, the best models ask for the fewest photos.

I don't see why. I always ask for at least 50% of the photos wether they be good or bad but most photogs I have worked with have been kind enough to just give me all of 'em on a CD without me asking.

I am able to look at both the good AND bad pics and see where I need improvement, what facial expressions/poses work and what don't and so on. I think it would be nice for photogs to be generous enough to give as many of the pics on CD as possible.

Cris Mitchell wrote:
I have one more question, is it mandatory to get a release when doing a TFP session or should i get in the practice of always getting a release no matter what kind of session it is?

I think that's it for the dumb questions ;-)

Thanks everyone.

Cris...

It just depends on how you view your work. If you're doing this purely for a learning experience, to test your lighting gear and build skills, and you're going to delete the pictures from your hard disk in a few weeks, there is no point for a release.

If like me, you're obsessive about keeping every good photo you ever take, I think you should get a release for EVERYTHING you shoot that's non-editorial in nature, regardless of whether it is TFP or not. Six years from now, if you decide to place a few thousand images with a stock agency, you do not want to even think about tracking down every model and negotiating a release for a handful of dollars worth of profit on each picture.

My model releae also assigns specific usage rights to the model, ennumerating the uses she may make of the pictures. I don't shoot anything until this has been discussed and signed, greatly reducing potential misunderstandings and arguments in the future.