Models who would like to shoot with Real Deal Photography please read through the text below as it should answer most if not all questions you may have regarding working with Bobby and Real Deal Photography.

What Is TFP

TFP is an acronym for Trade for Print. While today the acronym is actually a bit outdated as with the advent of Digital Photography most TFP shoots are actually delivered to the model in TFCD or Trade for CD form. In a TFP shoot the model and the photographer come to an agreement where by they barter their time and services to each other in an even trade. No money is ever exchanged for a TFP session.

While the model provides his or her time and skill as a model the photographer provides his or her skill as a photographer and photo re-toucher. Together photographer and model collaborate to create a specified set of images.

When the shoot is done the photographer will typically provide the model with a selection of print ready images on a CD or DVD disc along with a limited release allowing the model to print and use the images for their own promotional use to build their portfolio books and other materials such as website and Zed cards. Unless otherwise arranged in advance the model does not receive commercial rights to images created in a TFP shoot and all copyrights to the images are wholly owned by the photographer.

At RDP we do accept a limited number of models for TFP portfolio shoots. However all TFP / TFCD shoots do require that the model signs Real Deal Photographys Standard Photographic Release. This release does grant RDP the right to distribute images created in a TFP session as Royalty Free Images. Release available for review on request.

What is Royalty Free?

Royalty Free Stock Photography is a concept whereby the end user of the images pays a single one time license fee to use an image and does not have to pay any additional royalty for repeated use of the images. The buyer does not own the copyright of the images (it remains the property of the photographer) but they have bought a license granting them the right to use the images legally without further payments or interruption from the seller as long as the use complies with the terms and conditions of the licensing agencies End User Agreement. While the licensee of the image can offer the image for resale or transferr rights to use it to another Royalty Free Licensing does offer designers a wide range of benefits; mainly lower pricing and convenience.

While the licensee of the image has the right to use the image without further cost beyond the initial licensing fee the model does maintain a level of protection in that the End User License Agreement (EULA) issued by all Royalty Free Stock Agencies utilized by RDP for distribution of our images contain contractual clauses such as these:

10. Use an Image with pornographic, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful or immoral content or in such a manner that it infringes upon any third party's trademark or intellectual property.

12. Use an Image in a way that places a person in the photo in a bad light or depicts them in a way that they may find offensive- this includes pornography, tobacco ads, religious and political endorsements, defamatory, or otherwise unlawful or immoral content.

If you shoot TFP with RDP some of the images created at that shoot will be offered as Royalty Free Stock. However if the above protections are not included in the EULA of a specific agency then RDP will not distribute images through their service. As a model should you ever find an image created by RDP in use and believe its use to violate the model protection clauses of the licensing agencies EULA contact Real Deal Photography and we will investigate it immediately and if the user is found to be in violation of the EULA all legal proceedings to cease the use and recover damages will be initiated.


What To Expect In Return For TFP

In return for services offered RDP provides the TFP model with a minimum of 5 (often more) print ready images from each outfit / look photographed. In addition to print ready versions of the images RDP also provides the model with web optimized copies of these same images that are pre-sized and compressed and ready for upload to On line Modeling Portfolio websites. Web versions of all print ready images delivered to models will also be hosted in a Public Gallery specific to the model on the this website (realdealphoto.com) in addition to the images RDP will display contact and booking info for the model as provided by the model.

In most TFP instances RDP will provide basic wardrobe items such as, swim wear, blouses, pants, skirts and jewelry and in most cases the model will be allowed to keep those wardrobe items after the shoot is complete unless the item is part of a standing costume wardrobe collection maintained for specific themed shoots such as Corporate Business settings or accessories such as coats, scarves, belts, purses, shoes or hats. The availability of wardrobe items will be made clear to the model during the scheduling process. Do to the elevated cost of mens clothing in comparison to womens clothing RDP only provides wardrobe for male models on client booked paid shoots.

How To Book A TFP Shoot

EMIAL Bobby Deal to request a TFP session. Please note not all TFP shoots will be granted but we do look to update our royalty free collection on a regular basis so we do accept approximately 6 TFP models per month.

Where Are TFP Shoots Shot

Typically we shoot all TFP in the studio facilities located at:


Vegas Vision Studios
4780 W. Harmon Road
Suites 13-14
Las Vegas, NV. 89103

However on occasion we may arrange with you to shoot your TFP session on location

When Should I arrive

Unless you are told otherwise during the planning process of your TFP shoot, all TFP shoots have an 11:00 AM call time.

Will You Provide an MUHA?

In most TFP situations RDP does not provide Makeup artists or Hair Stylists. However on occasion we do have MUAs and Stylists who request to work with us on TFP shoots in return for photos for their books. If an MUA will be available for your shoot you will know in advance but you should never assume that one will be present and should always plan for the possibility that you may have to do your own hair and makeup for a TFP shoot.

What To Bring To A TFP Shoot

A great attitude and an open mind, come into the shoot with the attitude that you are going to have fun and create some great photos and that is exactly what will happen. You can relax and have fun when shooting TFP with RDP as we will never pressure you to do anything you are uncomfortable with. RDP will never ask you to shoot nudes, if you want nudes you can request them but we do not request or require any TFP model to shoot nude.

A Robe or other cover-up to wear between the dressing room and the studio when shooting at the Post Modern Studio facilities.

Shoes: RDP does not provide shoes for TFP wardrobe so you will be expected to bring a variety of shoes appropriate to the themes of the shoot you have booked.

Escort, if you feel more comfortable on a first visit shoot you are welcome to bring an escort to the shoot with you. However please not that boyfriends do not make the best escorts and should you bring a boyfriend / girlfriend to a shoot and they become jealous and disruptive to the shoot they and possibly you will be asked to leave the studio.

Music Feel free to bring your favorite CDs to play in the studio while shooting. Dont worry that we may not like the music as our musical tastes are very diverse and our first concern is your comfort while on the set.

When Will I get My TFP Photos

Our standard delivery goal is 3-4 weeks after the shoot to deliver the final disc of images. However we will be in regular contact with you during that period directing you to the web gallery where you will be able to view and download the Web ready versions of your images as they are processed.

My last TFP photographer gave me all the photos and let me process them myself, why wont you?

Sorry but this is a practice that Real Deal Photography does not participate in. I care far too much about the way our photos represent not only myself but you as a model as well. As a result I do not provide models with unprocessed images for any reason nor do I allow them to manipulate or alter the images from the form and format in which I deliver them. I would much rather you ask me for a special process or sizing of an image after delivery then to risk having it done by someone who may or may not have the skills in photo processing / retouching to best represent us both to the world.

How Do I Get Paid Assginments With Real Deal Photography

When booking for paid assginments we look first to the models we have worked with in the past on TFP shoots. If a suitable model is unavailable within that ever growing group we will then utilize the various online modeling agencies to search out model profiles that might meet our immeadiate needs. That said we are always interested in meeting experianced models with verifiable credits as for many paid projects we can not utilize a model with lesser experiance so don't hesitate to drop us an email with a link to your portfolio because you never know you might just be exactly the model we are looking to cast for that special project.