Photo Shoot Recce

Photo Shoot Recce

My photo shoot will take place inside meaning there will be no health and safety hazards where traffic is concerned. I however will have to ensure that the floor in the room that the photo shoot will take place in is clear of anything that could potentially cause harm to my models. I will have to sweep the floor to ensure that theses risks are minimised.

I considered taking the images outside however I decided against this because if I needed more images I could not guarantee that the weather conditions would be similar again. The images will be taken inside so I know that I can definitely replicate the lighting and other conditions if necessary. The photos will be taken against a white background so that my sell-lines and other text will be clearly visible on the front cover. This also means that I know I will be able to take more photos that will look exactly the same if I am not happy with the first images. I will remove wall decorations and other furniture in the room to ensure I have the plain white background that I need for my images.The room which I plan to take my images in is rich in natural light due to large windows throughout the room. I plan to take the images during the day so I can make use of the natural light. However if this natural light is not bright enough there is artificial lights in the room that I can use. I hope to use as much natural light as possible. The camera that I am going to use has flash on it which I will make use of on all of the photos. Whilst I think the natural light will be bright enough to ensure bright pictures I will be using the flash to make the images as bright as possible. I am going to remove all reflective objects from the room to ensure none of the flash is reflected in the image.

I do not need to receive any formal permission to take photos in the venue I have in mind as the room is in my house. However I have checked that the room will not be required for anything else on the day I have planned to take my photos and I have checked that all of the furniture in the room can be moved easily. Other people/crowds are not likely to affect the quality of my photos as nobody will be around when I am taking the images. As said before I have ensured that the room I am using for the photos is not required for any other use that day so nobody else will be around.

The only thing I am reliant on for my photos is the models themselves. The camera used will be my own and no other equipment is needed. I have agreed a time with the models and we have planned the outfits they will be wearing and what image they will need to portray in the photos. I have briefed the models of the aim of the shoot and told them of my hopes for the product. We had a seconded date in mind in case something happened and one of the models could not make the original date. This way I know for sure my photos will be taken to the highest of standards. I hope I have planned for every eventuality and especially where the health and sfety of my models is concerned.