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planning a photoshoot

Published on Nov 19, 2015

Planning a photo shoot - Yr 9 Photography

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

planning a photoshoot

How to prepare for a successful and productive shoot.
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the brief

know your topic/direction/message...

A brief is a simple, but clear description of WHAT you will photograph, the MESSAGE or PURPOSE of the photos and HOW they'll be presented.

This can be just a few sentences, but needs to describe the 'what', the 'why' and the 'how'.

For example:-

I plan to photograph a group of friends in their teens at various social locations (including at home, at the park and at school). I want to show them laughing and talking and generally enjoying each others company. They will be dressed in brightly coloured clothing to show their bubbly personalities. I will be presenting my photos as high-quality photos that are suitable for printing.
Photo by fPat

subject/s

who or what will you photograph (the subject/s)

Your brief will get this started, but here you list in detail everyone/thing that will be included in your photoshoot.

Photo by jaredpolin

clothing

what will they wear?
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Make a detailed list of what you will ask your subject/s to wear. Think about including more than one option to make your shoot even more interesting.

Photo by ]babi]

locations

where will the shoot take place

Consider the best place/s to hold your photo shoot. More than one location might be best. Visit the location, take photos or sketch your ideas. Describe WHY you chosen them.

Photo by Great Beyond

props

Other items you may need that will be included in the photos.

Include a list of anything that you might include in the photos e.g. furniture, bike, skateboard, blanket, umbrella etc.
Be CREATIVE!

camera equipment

What will you use to capture the photographs?
Photo by Matt Benton

List anything you might use to take the photos e.g. school camera (Fujifilm), iPhone, GoPro - include other equipment e.g. batteries, tripod, camera bag, backdrop etc.

Photo by nickwheeleroz

photo ideas

Describe your vision/ideas in detail
Photo by KhaledR

Describe each of your ideas (at least 5-10) for individual photos in detail. e.g...

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1. Photo of 4 friends leaping off sandhill with blue sky. Taken from below - brightly coloured clothes.

Photo by *vlad*

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2. Photo of 5 friends at skate park taken at dusk with only silhouettes and sunset in the background.

Planning shows...

That you MADE the photos purposefully and with skill & thought!