Photoshoot Potential Problems

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)?
The photoshoot is taking place on a large field, so the only health and safety risks which may be present at the time of the photoshoot are pieces of glass/discarded miscellaneous items etc.

2.    What will you do to ensure these risks are minimised?
We will ensure we do not step near any pieces of glass or plastic which may cause physical harm to either ourselves or the photographer. In addition, we will remove any large/obvious hazards from the area of the photoshoot before getting set up (e.g. pieces of metal/glass).

3.    Will the time of day/weather affect the outcome of the photos? Have you allowed for this?
Yes, as the mood I want to capture through the photographs is a bright/strong mood. Because of this, the time of day must be in the morning/day. As for the weather, sun would be optimal, preferably shining onto the subjects to produce better lighting effects (although this can be achieved digitally in Photoshop afterwards). Rain/snow would end up being an inconvenience to the shoot, rather than help emphasise the mood of the photographs.

4.    Have you considered the background to your photos, particularly if taken outside? How will you ensure you will get the background you want?
It is relatively important that no people are included in the background of an image when they are not aware of it, as this may cause an unprofessional feel to the magazine should random people appear in the backgrounds of the images. Because of this, I must first ensure that the surroundings are clear from anything which may detract from the overall effect of the images.

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 will actually be very effective during this photoshoot, as I can use the sunlight to achieve a bright/strong/powerful feel to the image and give off a clear and high quality image. No flash will need to be used and the lens flare from the sunlight may actually add to the effectiveness of the image, rather than hinder it.

6.    Do you need permission to take photos in the place/venue you have in mind?
No, the field which I wish to take photographs is owned by the local council, meaning taking photographs requires no permission.

7.    Do you need to book time in a room?
I do not need to book or reserve time at a certain location. I can access the location of my shoot at most points within the weekdays, without worrying about time constraints or schedules etc.

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?
Other people or crowds may be a possible issue and may delay shooting for a short while, especially if taken at a time where large crowds may be present. For example, between 3.15pm and 3.30pm - the time when most of the schools finish. This would need to be taken into account before going to take the photographs, and it may be a better option to take the photographs at an earlier time (such as between 10am-2pm) to avoid this problem.

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?
As for being reliant on things, I am not particularly reliant on a lot. I do not need transport to get to the desired location, I have access to the props I need at all times (as well as the camera+equipment etc.). The only potential difficulty would be finding a day which the photographers did not have a problem with taking the pictures. This would be discussed to ensure the photographers were able to take the pictures and any problems were eliminated.

10. Finally, have you thought of every eventuality…?
Every eventuality has been thought of, and I can see no glaring problems which have been overlooked.