The Recce

1.     Are there any potential hazards that could pose a health and safety risk where your photo shoot will take place?

When taking my images for my final product I will have to choose a location where there will be no hazards therefore I need to choose somewhere safe. I think due to huge task ahead I will need to choose a place where the background can be easily edited so I can have a clean looking image. The location is most likely to be indoors in a well know place I trust, therefore there will be no hazards. There could be potential objects in the way but nothing to hazardous to cause a major accident.

2.     What will you do to ensure these risks are minimised?

If there were any hazards or risks I will have to make sure that anyone involved in my photo-shoot are out of the way and not at risk of being hurt or injured. I also won’t allow the photo-shoot to go on if it means there is a risk of someone being hurt. If the objects in the way were causing a problem I would have to move them out of the way therefore the problem would be minimised.

3.     Will the time of day/weather affect the outcome of the photos? Have you allowed for this?

As the images will be taken inside the weather outside wont effect the images. The time of day for the images would have to be suited to when the studio have a slot for me, and when my model is free. The photos are definitely been taken during the day inside a studio.

4.     Have you considered the background to your photos, particularly if taken outside? How will you ensure you will get the background you want?

I have chosen to take my photos inside a studio this year due to the problems I had during my AS level and the editing of the images. I want a white/grey background therefore this will allow minimal editing to the background and it will look more professional. The studio where the pictures will be taken will provide the backgrounds as it is a studio designed for photo-shoots and professional image taking.

5.     Have you considered lighting? What about the ‘problems’ of natural lighting, either outside, or streaming through a window? Will you need to use a flash? Have you considered reflective objects that might spoil the effect?

The lighting in the studio will be artificial therefore there will be no problems with unwanted shadows or streams of light. I have been in the studio before therefore I know that there are no windows in the room. The outfit of the model wont include any reflective objects therefore if a flash is used then it wont beam back and cause a problem with my images.

6.     Do you need permission to take photos in the place/venue you have in mind?

When taking pictures in the studio you need to book with the owner therefore I will need to contact him and make sure it is ok for me to use his studio, and to come up with a suitable time for everyone involved.

7.     Do you need to book time in a room?

Yes, you have to confirm with the owner of the studio of a date and time, This allows me to be organised. There is also a lot of other students using the studio therefore I have to be patient and make sure I allow the owner to fit us all in at not only mine but his convenience.

8.     Are other people/crowds likely to be an issue for you? What have you done to ensure that it will not spoil the effect?

The images are only on one person therefore there will be no other models used in my magazine. I will make sure there are no other people by keeping them out of the way of the photo area. The other people in the room will be behind the camera or out of view.

9.     Are you reliant on lifts/props/friends’ equipment/models? How have you planned that these things will come together at the appointed time? Plan B?

Obviously I am reliant on the model due her huge part in the success of my product. However when organising the shoot I will have to make sure she is free and we can come to an agreement when choosing a time and date. The camera, which is provided to me by the college, is also a huge part in the success as this will allow the images to be of a better quality. Obviously I need something to take the images with. If for some reason my model can’t make it I will have to look into making sure I have an alternative model if worst comes to worst.

10.  Finally, have you thought of every eventuality…?

I have thought about the model not being able to come, however I will try my best to make sure that the time can be of her convenience  along with the studio owners. The location will have to be booked, however there may be a problem with making sure my model is free when my slot for the studio is. The lighting will all be artificial as its inside, therefore there wont be weather problems and there wont be any unwanted shadows/light.