Recce

the ‘recce’

 

1.    Are there any potential hazards that could pose a health and safety risk where your photo shoot will take place (trailing cables/traffic/other objects )?

Traffic may be a potential hazard as my photo-shoot destination requires driving to get there.

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

In order to minimise the risk of traffic I will listen to the radio for traffic updates and ensure the roads are safe to drive on in order to get to the desired destination.

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

The time of day will affect the outcome of my photos hence why I intend to take them early in the day when it is light enough however not too early as mornings are becoming darker with the clocks recently going back.

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 wish to have an autumnal theme in the background of my photos, I am going to a wooded area in order to achieve this goal.

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?

Natural lighting may not highlight my subjects face as I so wish it to however I will be outdoors and any superficial lighting will be hard to get access on and handle outdoors.

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

The place I am taking my photos is open for public use and has nothing to state that you can’t take photos there, therefore I will not need to request for permission to do so.

7.    Do you need to book time in a room (eg the photography studio at Shiney)?

As well as an outdoor location I may also need use of a photography studio or anywhere with a blank backdrop.

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?

Crowds may be an issue around my outdoor location, however I wish to take photos in the wooded area which isn’t particularly popular among the public.

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?

I am reliant on my model and equipment such as my camera. I have ensured my model can make it on a specific date I have planned to take the photos. If my model can’t make it on the day I have a back up model. I will also take two cameras in case one does not work on the day.

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

I believe I have considered every eventuality including the weather, I have even researched to see if there are any events on around the area to ensure traffic isn’t an issue.