BE ABLE TO PLAN A PHOTOGRAPHIC SHOOT

MEDIA PRODUCT

My photo magazine will be based around nature it will feature images of different nature reserves from Fibbersly to Cannock chase and will feature nature wildlife itself. The front page will feature a photographer looking through the viewfinder at the camera and will feature smaller images of nature around the cover page. The double pages will feature five images throughout and will have a big image in the middle with the other four images in a smaller size around the rest of the page.

THEME

My theme will be a relaxing nature of simple things from nature reserves with various wildlife and different areas like streams and tree filled areas to swampy areas and streams. To represent a calm mood nothing with the impression of tension will be in the magazines like animals fighting or anything that implies any harm.

EQUIPMENT

For this project I will be using a Canon 600D (18-55mm) camera for taking high quality images and if necessary flash. I will be taking a tripod so I can take still precise photographs so I can make sure there is no blur and so there is no chance of the camera dropping and breaking it will also help to tell me if the camera is level. I will need some batteries just in case of the off chance my camera goes out I will need a backup power source and need to make sure I will be able to still take photographs if I lose my first battery. I will also need a photographic background as well to make sure my subject is easier to edit, as it will be easier on me to delete one background than lots of trees and the sky and many other inconvenience features. I will need a reflector to add or help subtract light from my subject and make my magazine look a bit more professional. Flash gun I may need this for very dark environments and give me that little extra boost to achieve a better light. Portable led is a possibility as I may be out at night and will need to brighten up an image and make it easier to take a photograph at night. I may require flash heads as I may need lighting and they will help me with any backup I may require.

SHOOT LOCATIONS

One of my shoot locations will be fibbersly which is known for its slippery hills and its bad environments and at the time of year I will be there some of the ponds will be full which usually happens at the end of the year there it also has some hazards like obvious ones like glass from fallen bottles and some grass snakes which is not a big problem but can waste my time if I’m hurt by any of these things. I will also have to be careful of falling as a fall from the top of fibbersly can definitely leave me in a hospital and fibbersly also has many water filled zones so drowning is always a risk If I get to careless of clumsy.

RISK ASSESSMENT

I will have to make sure I have anything necessary for any of these things like disinfect for any injuries and plasters or bandages. When swimming I have a past experience swimming so I will be able to stop myself from danger in water. I will wear some hiking gear for when I am climbing so there less risks of me falling from any heights and I will be wearing a water proof bag to protect any equipment I may have been carrying with me to stop any water damages short circuiting them or breaking them down.

SHOOTING SCHEDULE

My shooting schedule will be carefully assessed I will be aiming to stay away from shooting photographs in rainy weather due to the fact I do not want the equipment getting wet but in case my plans fail or change I will have a water proof bag and a water proof blanket to cover the equipment in and will also have an umbrella to make sure I can take photographs while keeping the camera and tripod dry from water damages. I will need to be aware of rainy weather and storms as lightning will impact my nature photography as trees attract lightning meaning I could be in danger. I must be aware of rain making areas to wet and slippery and make sure I’m safe around these kinds of areas. I will also need backup plans in case certain pieces of equipment start to brake down and make sure I can function without anything except the camera of course. I will also have my digital camera as a backup if I ever need to use a different camera.

LEGAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES

There are many laws that make it so I cannot take pictures of certain things such as the public unless I have there permission which means I will try to avoid people being in my photographs and make sure I will make sure if someone is in the shot and there’s noting I can do to change it I will either ask there permission or blur them out so they are not recognised and protect there identities and keep both them and me out of trouble. I will make sure none of my pictures are fake or edited as it defeats the purpose of the magazine and will not use any copyrighted images unless granted the photographers permission. I will not be by any buildings or any other pieces of property so I will not be on any property I shouldn’t be on and cannot be in trouble for any of these things and will do nothing out the law only 100% legitimate legal things. As for my model I will have their permission and make sure this is not against their will.