As a “SFH Photographer” you may submit photographs of young people for the project according to our guidelines.

For each young person you photograph for the SFH Project, you will be required to

1. Obtain their testimony, written on paper or by e-mail (and mail or e-mail it to SFHP)
2. Obtain a signed model release (from their parents if they are under the age of 18) (and mail it to SFHP)
3. Do the graphic design to incorporate a message with their image free of charge
   (a CD with templates will be provided to make this an easy process for you)
4. Provide them with 24 wallet-sized images free of charge.
5. Upload the information to the SFH site via the internet
6. You will also need to sign a copyright release for The Shine For Him Project to reproduce your image online (and on various promotional products if the image is selected). This is a not-for-profit organization and there will be no fees or reimbursements or honorariums paid for your images or time. All contributors are volunteers and all sales and promotional items will be used 100% for the purpose of facilitating the SFH Project. You will, however, get photo credit for any image produced in any medium.
7. You will be expected to sign an agreement that you will uphold these policies and conduct business fairly and honestly with regard to wholesome standards.
8. You will need to submit your headshot, bio and personal testimony for the photographer search section, as well as your website for potential clients to find you and see your work.

Photographers will need to submit a signed application agreeing to the above mentioned policies, and will receive a presentation package to introduce the project to his or her clients. This presentation will consist of a view binder illustrating the SFH Project concept and showing all the forms, as well as samples of images of other young people. A CD will also be included with templates for the images. Templates may be used by the photographer to make the graphic design process quick and simple or to use while he or she develops skills in Photoshop to create original designs. There is no cost for the Presentation package, but we gladly accept donations to the project to cover the cost of producing it. (you may assess the value)

Photographers are encouraged to express their creativity and stretch their graphic skills, but using templates allows us to offer a “catalog” of products for our client to view and select a style they enjoy. You are welcome to create your own style and do each one individually, if you so choose! If you find that you are not able to do the graphic design, we may be able to provide that service for you. Call Suzette for details.

A Note from Suzette:
As the visionary behind this project, I designed it to be a free service so any young person can participate if he or she desires, and so I could stretch my creativity and design skills with each client! I offer no set style; I just let them choose the image, the verse or message and then I create from the heart! It is always exciting to see what happens. I send an e-proof to the client to approve the font, color or design before printing, (as well as the translation in some cases). I realize that during busy seasons, it is impractical to do free sessions, so they are limited to certain seasons. I do offer SFH images with any senior portrait session, not charging for the additional clothing change if applicable. The 24 wallets are still free of charge, but any additional images are available at regular print prices.

Will my image be accepted or approved?
All entries will be accepted based on approval by Suzette Allen. Of course we will try to accept all images submitted, however there may be occasional reasons to reject an image for the site. While it would be nice to accept any great photo of a young person, we need to limit it to images that have a message of faith or hope. The purpose for this site is to promote a Christian perspective and honor God and encourage others. We will also not publish inappropriate images, immodest apparel or suggestive poses. All images will be modest and representative of the moral standard that a young person should attain to if they are professing to live for Christ and be an example to others. I understand that modern styles often push the limits of modesty, but it is important to maintain a high standard.

Question for your client: ”Would you be proud to give this photo to your pastor?”

Liability Statement:
The Shine For Him Project, Suzette Allen and all employees thereof shall not be held liable for any misrepresentation, fraudulent entries or offenses resulting from the SFH site or it’s content. All measures have been taken to assure confidentiality and safety, as well as anonymity, honoring the requests of the applicants.

The SFH Project accepts no liability or responsibility in regards to delivery of photographs or costs or quality from the photographers. All photographers are screened and interviewed and are required to sign an agreement to uphold a high ethical standard and honor the SFH policies.

If a client has a bad experience with a SFH Photographer, they are asked to submit thier complaint to the SFH Project so we can avoid misrepresentation and help resolve issues. In the case of client complaints we may need to suspend SFH uploading privileges, depending on the situation and/or offense.

Financial Statement:
This project is not a financial venture in any way—it is designed to be a tool to empower young people to be bold with their faith!