Test and TFP (Time for Prints) shoots are vital for building a model’s portfolio, offering a trade of services between the model, photographer, and makeup artist for mutual benefit. These shoots, often unpaid, allow all parties to enhance their portfolios. Quality is emphasized over quantity, with the goal of creating impactful, professional images that can elevate a model’s market value. Both paid and unpaid test shoots exist, with paid ones requiring an initial investment but potentially offering higher-quality results due to experienced photographers.
