This document outlines the pre-production planning for a photo shoot over several days. It details the style sheet, locations and equipment needed, contingency plans for issues like weather, health and safety considerations, and a schedule laying out each day's photoshoot and editing tasks. Locations include grassy areas, woodlands, interior areas, city architecture, social estates, and muddy areas. Potential issues addressed are bad weather, lack of equipment or locations, editing program availability, and health concerns like headaches, eye strain, and stress.
5. Props & Locations
Kit Locations needed
Camera Grassy Areas
Lighting equipment Woodlands
Camera Stand Interior Areas
Bags City Architecture
Lenses Social estates
Memory Cards Muddy Areas
Batteries Lakes
6. Contingency Planning
Potential Issue Solution
Bad weather Plan ahead with the forecast in mind
Certain equipment not available Have backup plans for the shoot
Cannot find efficient locations Research closely similar setups and have
flexibility in mind
Editing programs not available Try to secure contrast in the photo itself
Not enough space in the shoot to layout setup Bring the essential equipment
Too busy to photograph in the areas Find the perfect time to shoot
7. Health and Safety
Potential Issue How will the issue be
avoided?
Headaches Take rests // have medication
Straining eyes Know the limits in your sight when taking
photos etc.
Stress Space out photo formation in general so you
don’t feel rushed
Pressure Make the locations for shoots accessible
Possibility of injury Make the locations safe
Fluids near setup (like water etc.) Keep fluids away from specific entails
8. Schedule
Day Plan of Action Resources Required
Day 1 First photoshoot Camera Setup
Day 2 Second Photoshoot Camera Setup
Day 3 Third Photoshoot Camera Setup
Day 4 Fourth Photoshoot Camera Setup
Day 5 Fifth Photoshoot Camera Setup
Day 6 Sixth Photoshoot Camera Setup
Day 7 Edit photos Photoshop
Day 8 Lay them out in final formation Photoshop
Editor's Notes
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Mock up of a potential design using the colours and fonts established in your style sheet and sourced images
Mock up of a potential design using the colours and fonts established in your style sheet and sourced images