Based in Birmingham my main photographic interests are fashion, lifestyle, concept-work, art nude & digital artistry, though creatively I am interested in most levels and styles.  I use my own photographic work as well as stock imagery for my day job and prefer to shoot original material where possible however, with client's photographic budgets much reduced at the moment, competitive, talented models are especially welcome!

I am honest, reliable, hard working and committed to the projects I undertake. Well spoken and mannered, I pride myself on being a 'good egg' and do my utmost to work smoothly and efficiently with those around me.  However, I expect the same level of professional behaviour and reliability from those I work with.

I prefer to approach models that I deem suitable when I am offering paid work.  Models paid full rate (regardless of negotiated price) will NOT be provided with images from shoots, though arrangements can be made for models working on a part-paid basis or for a significantly reduced rate basis.  Models with whom I have previously worked are given priority (if appropriate) for paid work. 

PUBLISHED WORK & PROJECTS
I have been published online and in print with usage varying from online shop / catalogues, advertising and business to business / POS.  Other photography has been used for packaging and web / print for professional and non-profit beneficiaries. You may further investigate my work at my personal websites at http://www.racketear.com and http://www.jimclifford.co.uk though please be aware that work commitments have kept me from keeping these as up to date as I would have liked.

TFxx (TFCD/TFPrints/TFTime/Etc)
I welcome approaches from serious models looking for TFxx work, though I cannot usually spare the time for TFxx unless I am to be granted some degree of permission for commercial image-usage.

NOTE: I ALWAYS require a signed release whether the agreement is for portfolio only, mutual usage or commercial usage.  Release level will always be negotiated in advance of shooting.  All TFxx and most part paid models will be provided with 'screen size' (approx 800px) or higher resolution images of ALL processed images, or a pre-agreed quantity where a high degree of post production is required. 

TFxx MUAs are particularly welcome!  Paid work offered as budget permits.

Agreements over quantity, format, usage or profit share (if applicable) of shots provided, will be made before shooting. I use dedicated releases for each shoot to be co-signed at the commencement of appointment. Releases are a good idea for everyone involved, setting out permissible usage of the photographs for myself and model(s).

I am happy to show preview shots during breaks or if better direction might result. However, I  supply the agreed number of final shots (usually all the best ones) within a reasonable period after the shoot so that I can edit and process them both quantitatively and qualitatively.  I will never agree to supply images on the day of shooting as the technical quality of the image is my responsibility and I have the patience and experience to work on images to get the best out of them. Images processed from a RAW file (digital negative) require post processing before use and I spend the necessary time working on each usable shot to get the best I can from it. 2 - 14 days is the likely time frame for processing and sending a half day shoot.

Please contact me for further TFxx information. I am particularly keen to undertake work with models who are happy to release work to me in return for time spent on work released to them.

CANCELLATIONS
I expect any cancellations to be made at least 48 hours in advance.  If you are in any doubt as to your commitment to an appointment or arrangement, please voice this at the start of the discussion rather than risking dropping out at the last minute.  I ALWAYS offer the same level of responsibility.

TVS Media
True Food
Travel West Midlands
Travel Coventry
Midland Metro
Punkyfish
Uttam
Joyrider

Plus numerous commercially used shoots for product photography, lifestyle, model and actress portfolio shoots, gig/band photography and documentary shoots for services and professionals.

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