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ABOUT TFP/CD & TESTING:

This is in response to the numerous TFP requests I receive on a regular basis...

Other than the 1 free shoot I give away each month, I no longer provide TFP, but I do occasionally provide testing opportunities or discounts to models that I feel have the potential to benefit my portfolio or that I feel would provide a unique or unusual opportunity or an interesting experience. And every shoot, regardless of whether it is for testing or not, requires a $25 scheduling fee (or a non-refundable deposit) to be arranged. (Why? Because by paying the scheduling fee, you are agreeing to my terms of service which among other things, protects me against last minute cancellations and "no shows".)

Testing in terms of what a model gets is very similar to "TFP". However, where TFP may favor the model in fulfilling specific requests, "testing" is geared towards allowing the photographer to experiment with different looks, ideas, techniques, and equipment. Often this results in very unique and eye-catching imagery.

All shoots, regardless of whether they are "testing" or not, require a minimum scheduling fee of at least $25 (some require a higher scheduling fee depending on the circumstances).

Please note that I am very frequently congratulated on the quality of my work and in the same correspondence, requested to provide my services for free (TFP/CD).

If you shop around a bit and compare prices, I believe you will find that my services are surprisingly low. I keep my rates low and on display on my web site on purpose so that more people can afford to have the opportunity to work with a professional photographer.

It would be impossible and impractical for me to find the time to fill all of the TFP requests I get.

Consider this... when was the last time you walked into a beauty salon and asked for their services for free? Probably never, right? A good photo is worth its weight in gold and lasts forever. Your hairstyling and nails that you may pay for do not. Please take this into consideration before requesting a free shoot.

Although I only offer limited test opportunities, I do offer a broader range of "TFP alternatives" that may interest you. These opportunities include shooting portfolios at discounted rates in exchange for stock photo & commercial purposes. The rate is negotiable. If you have questions, just ask.

Another way to possibly get some eyecatching shots at a reduced rate would be to get involved with one of the ongoing "Zerotopia Projects" I provide.

Please understand that I treat all test shoots with the same attention to detail as I do my paid professional shoots. The degree of service that you get is virtually identical. What this means is that you will receive what many clients typically pay hundreds of dollars for.

Photo Shoot/Session Request Form

Please fill out this form completely to submit a photo shoot request. This applies to all actor & model related photo shoot requests. You may elaborate on any section in the "Comments" area at the end. (All fields specific to your inquiry are required)

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YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FORWARDED
TO THE NEW LOCATION IN 6 SECONDS.

ONE SHOOT IS GIVEN AWAY FREE EACH MONTH.
FOUR SHOOTS ARE PROVIDED AT 75% OFF (YOU PICK THE PACKAGE).

YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFY FOR A FREE OR 75% OFF
PHOTO SHOOT BY SUBMITTING YOUR PHOTO WITH THIS APPLICATION

This form is also used to register for one of the FREE or any four 75% OFF photo shoots given away each month. No experience is necessary! In addition to filling out the form, in order to be qualified for a free or 75% off photo shoot, you must provide a link to an online portfolio or submit at least one photo along with your application (see option below) or by mailing it to support@zerotopia.com.

It may look long, but it only takes 3 to 5 minutes for most users to fill out this form completely (including any text input) and it takes the place of what would normally take several minutes to correspond via email. You are encouraged to review the form completely before entering your information.

Part 1: Contact Information

First name:
Last name:
Primary email:
Re-type your email or
provide an alternate
e-mail address here:
City/province:
State:
Zipcode:

Website/Online Photos: (if applicable)
OMP Model ID#: (if applicable)
Model Mayhem ID#: (if applicable)
Primary phone #:
Alternate phone #:

What is your
preferred way
to be contacted?:		 No Preference
E-mail
Phone

Part 2: Your Look (if applicable)

NOTE ON AGE: If you are under the age of 18, you must have parental consent to request a photo shoot. A parent or legal guardian must also be involved with handling photo shoot arrangements as well as be present during a shoot.

Age:

Sex: Male
Female
Ethnicity:

Height: feet inches
Weight: lbs
Current hair style:

Natural eye color:

Perhaps you are a celebrity, or maybe you've been told you that you resemble someone. If so, who?:
If you do not have a website with photos, do you have photos of yourself you can send for reference?:

 No Answer
Please see my website and/or online portfolio (OMP, etc)
Yes, I have photos to send you
I have no photos to send at this time
(Photos do not have to be professional quality)
You may easily submit up to 5 photos via this form. Simply browse to their location on your computer, CD, or disk:





File types accepted include ".jpeg", ".jpg", ".gif", and ".doc" (Maximum file size limit per file 1024k)

Part 3: Agency Info (if applicable)

Name of your Agency
(if applicable):

Agency Contract Type
(if applicable):		 No Contract
Exclusive
Non-exclusive

Part 4: Experience (if applicable)

Select your level of professional photo experience:

NOTE: Zero works with clients of all experience & confidence levels and without discrimination. However, it helps if he has a general idea of what to expect from you during a shoot in order to prepare and plan accordingly. There is no wrong answer, so please answer as accurately as possible.
Sometimes experience
doesn't always reflect
confidence. Please rate
your confidence level
in being in front of a camera on a scale of
1 (low) to 5 (high):

 N/A
1 (Novice) Just starting out (I'll need lots of help)
2
3 (Intermediate)
4
5 (Advanced) I am (or feel like) a pro at this!

Comments on confidence:

If you do not have a model manager, are you interested in our model assistance services to assist you in your modeling development?

 N/A
I already have a manager
Yes, I am interested in your model assistance services
No, I am not interested at this time

Comments on model assistance:

Part 5: Make-Up (if applicable)

What is your
skill level at
doing your own
make-up?		 N/A
I cannot do my own make-up
I can only do basic make-up
I can do intermediate make-up
I can do advanced make-up

Comments on doing make-up:

Do you have or
would you like to hire
a make-up artist?
(typically $100-200 extra)		 N/A
I will bring/hire my own make-up artist
I would like to hire a make-up artist
No, I do not need a make-up artist

Make-up artist comments:

Part 6: Location/Travel (if applicable)

Can you travel
to the San Diego
area for a shoot?		 N/A
Yes, I can travel to the San Diego area
Yes, I live in the San Diego area
No, I cannot travel to the San Diego area

Comments on travel:

NOTE: During the summer months or in warmer climates, Zero tends to shoot on location outside (unless a model prefers shooting inside). Location shoots can be arranged practically anywhere within a reasonable distance.

Pay for Zero's travel in exchange for free shoot?NOTE: If you're not local to the San Diego area, you can sometimes pay for Zero's travel expenses ($200 minimum) to your area in exchange for a FREE shoot (Details in new window here). Is this something that may interest you?
N/A
Yes
No

Free shoot travel comments:

Where would you
like to shoot?
(check all that apply):

NOTE: Zero does not compensate models for travel expenses, but his rates are negotiable and travel can be taken into consideration. Studio shoots are provided by special arrangement and cost extra.
In the Studio
Outside
At the beach
At my (the subject's) home
Alternate indoor location
Pretty much anywhere

Other shoot locations, comments, and suggestions:
Does your shoot require a studio?NOTE: Studio shoots are provided by special arrangement and often cost more than non-studio shoots (see rates). Clients are welcome to provide or suggest alternative indoor shoot locations.
N/A
Yes
No

Studio shoot comments:

Are there any particular locations that you may have access to or can recommend that you think might be cool to shoot at? N/A
Yes
No

Please be specific:
Are you willing/able to work in the rain, heat, cold, or what others might call inclimate weather conditions? N/A
Yes
No
It depends (explain below)

Weather conditions comments:

NOTE: Obviously our goal is to have everyone as comfortable as possible during a shoot, but some conditions appropriate for a particular kind of shoot could mean shooting in the heat, cold, or possibly rain.

Part 7: Types of Photos Desired (if applicable)

What types of photos
are you interested
in shooting?
(check all that apply):
Casual
Headshots
Fashion
Stock Photography
Parts Modeling
Fitness/athletic
Plus Modeling
Petite Modeling
Print/Editorial
Magazine Submissions
 Art/Creative/Special FX
Swimwear
Lingerie
Glamour
Maxim/FHM Style
Implied Nudity
Glamour Nude
Boudoir Photos
Artistic Nude
Additional types of photos wanted comments:

Do you have or
would you like to
shoot with any
interesting props
(cool objects, pets,
wardrobe items, etc)		 N/A
Yes
No
Please be specific:

NOTE: Zero is always looking for opportunities to create unique photographs. Including unusual props, wardrobe, or animals in a shoot will often yield eye-catching results.

Part 8: Scheduling & Availability

Earliest date you are
available for a shoot:
Please list the times for the days of the week you are generally available:

NOTE: Zero Dean is available 24/7 (by appointment), so please specify day/night hours with AM/PM
Time/s you are available
Mondays:
Tuesdays:
Wednesdays:
Thursdays:
Fridays:
Saturdays:
Sundays:
Scheduling comments:

Part 9: Package/Shoot Type & Budget (if applicable)

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Please review the current rates & services (opens a new window) before filling out this section. This section is used to determine the seriousness of your photo shoot request and to help prioritize the way in which it is handled. All values are negotiable and any value you select by no means obligates you to that exact value. You will not be charged more for services if we can provide them for less.

Please be as accurate as you can in your estimate, do not put any value other than "Free Shoot Request Only" if you are not willing to pay for photos.

Unless you've already made arrangements to work with Zero on a special basis, or are answering a casting call, a "$0" value is considered a free shoot request only and is given the lowest priority and no attempt to contact you will be made unless you are one of the lucky ones selected for a free shoot.

Any value between "$75" and "$125" is considered a TFP or test shoot request only and is handled on a case-by-case basis. For my thoughts on TFP, please see the left sidebar of this page.

Please select your package/shoot type
and budget goal:
Package/Shoot Type & Budget comments:

Part 10: General Comments & Explanations

General comments & explanations:
(Please provide more details about yourself, the type of shoot you would like, and any other information you think might be relevant)

Part 11: How Did You Hear About Zero Dean Photography?

How did you hear
about Zero Dean Photography?


If you are submitting photos with this form please be patient while your files upload after you hit submit.

You will receive an email confirmation within 5 mins from when your application is received. The maximum allowed file size is 1MB (1024KB) per file.

Alternatively, photos can also be emailed to support@zerotopia.com.
Click "Submit" above if you are finished.

Problems with this form? Email: support@zerotopia.com

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