Can you explain me ,,FT basis,,?

[nebulaoperator]

Hello everybody,

Recently Iv'e received a letter from photographer which wrote following:

<I work on a TF basis with agency models only so the images will be very good images.
Would you be able to retouch for me on a regular basis? >

I am not familiar with abbreviations like this one and find difficult to fit it into a context . What does that mean?
Thanks Neb

[amica999]

From the MM FAQ: What does TFP mean? TFCD? TF*?
TFP means "time for prints". It's an arrangement where everyone contributes their time and skills to produce photos, but without monetary compensation. TFCD means "time for CD of images" and so on

[nebulaoperator]

Originally Posted by amica999

From the MM FAQ: What does TFP mean? TFCD? TF*?
TFP means "time for prints". It's an arrangement where everyone contributes their time and skills to produce photos, but without monetary compensation. TFCD means "time for CD of images" and so on

Thank you,
right, ...to retouch for free on the the regular basis is it smile just on my face?

[eraanexact]

It means a non-paying trade. The photographer isn't paying the models, but in exchange for their time they'll be compensated with free photos for their modeling portfolio.
So in turn, you won't be paid for your retouching work, but you'll be able to use whatever you and the photographer collaborate on in your portfolio.

Here's some unsolicited advice: I would ask to see a low-resolution preview of the images first to make sure it's something you want in your portfolio in the first place. If it is, then cool, and if you and the photographer have a good working relationship, then perhaps he or she will send you paying work in the future.

[amica999]

Originally Posted by nebulaoperator

Thank you,
right, ...to retouch for free on the the regular basis is it smile just on my face?

hehe, no, I had a smile too, BUT: he said he's working on TF with the modells, I didn't see that this would be an requirement for retouching....just ask

[nebulaoperator]

The whole letter looks a bit odd to me:

like: <I really love your work, it's difficult to find someone who can retouch as tastefully as you do>
That sounds a bit over the top to me. But I will take your advice and take a look at the low res images.

Originally Posted by eraanexact

It means a non-paying trade. The photographer isn't paying the models, but in exchange for their time they'll be compensated with free photos for their modeling portfolio.
So in turn, you won't be paid for your retouching work, but you'll be able to use whatever you and the photographer collaborate on in your portfolio.

Here's some unsolicited advice: I would ask to see a low-resolution preview of the images first to make sure it's something you want in your portfolio in the first place. If it is, then cool, and if you and the photographer have a good working relationship, then perhaps he or she will send you paying work in the future.