Yes it is. I've done many of them and still continue to do so but the difference is I:
use models who are needing their portfolios updated (ModelMayhem, ModelLocate, OMP are full of them)
use friends I've shot before and open to my concepts
use my cousins and nieces
Not by walking in the town square and shouting "Free Photo Shoots!"
By doing it this way, I have someone in front of my camera who is used to it and/or used to me. I end up with better images and more of them. I also do not take away potential clients from my peers.
No one will ever say that TF* should never be done but there are places it should not be offered. Places like here, CL and BackPage where others do advertise their business to potential clients. Its like pulling up to Kroger's front door and offering giving away free food. You have no idea of what you will get but its free. Or a young provider with little experience wants to learn how to give a better BJ or deep throat and started advertising where other providers do and was giving them away for free. How much business will she be taking away from others? She may not be any good but I dont no of anyone who would turn it down!
(Note
CL and BP do have places to offer TF* in the form of casting calls for specific projects, not intended as a free for all
TFP is a common thing among photographers trying to expand their portfolio.
Originally Posted by freakwincy