Neither person is hiring the other
I choose the cosplayer as much as the cosplayer chooses the photographer. We both need to want to create the same thing.
Create together
Not “working for free.” A collaboration.
TFP (Time for Print) is a creative agreement where the model and photographer both contribute their time and both receive images for their portfolios. I prefer the word collaboration because it better explains the relationship: we work as equals.
You do not need a large following
I am genuinely happy to work with new or smaller cosplayers and help them get great photographs. The idea, cosplay, energy and what we can create matter—not follower count.
The conditions are different
Delivery can take longer than a paid shoot. The workflow is agreed shoot by shoot; sometimes we may skip client selection and I deliver only the photographs I consider strongest, already fully edited.
Create together
What do I gain?
A striking cosplay, a source I love, a new creative connection, a chance to test an idea, or strong portfolio work. That is why TFP is not automatically available for every time or every request.
How to request one
Read the conditions and think about your character and idea.
On the convention booking page, choose a time specifically marked for TFP collaboration.
Send the character, source material and a short shoot idea.
The request stays pending until I manually accept it.
Create together
Want to discuss an idea first?
Message me on Instagram or use this form. The form is not a booking; it is for an initial conversation.
@nijio_photography