Photo Shoot Planning

Media Production

Photo shoot planning document

What emotional impact do you want your photography to have upon the reader? How?

I want the reader to feel that they can connect with the band because I want the band to be looking at the camera (direct mode of address) so the reader can relate and maybe understand the band.  I want the reader to feel what sort of music it is that they play by using their instruments in the shots.

What personnel do you need? Who are you going to photograph?

I am going to photograph the whole band together because they all make the music, not just one of them, so I want all of them to be in the photos and to show the reader who they all are as a band.

What props will you need?

I will need their instruments in the shots so the reader know what the band is about and who they are before they have read about them in the double page spread.  I also think that it would add to the style and personality of the band.

How are you going to emphasise colour?

I will emphasise the colour by using natural lighting for the outside shots and also the flash on the camera for the shots inside the building. 

Have you briefed your personnel/models?

I have told them what I want them to do and where I will be taking the photos so there is no confusion when it comes to taking the photos.

What lighting will you need? Any other equipment?

I won’t need any other lighting sources because I want it to be simple and not to complicated so it adds to the vibe of the band because having just one light source will add to the atmosphere of the band, being grunge and rock.

Where will you shoot? Will you need a backdrop?

I will be using the wall outside of their rehearsal building and also their rehearsal room inside of the building and maybe a simple, one coloured wall inside of the building. 

Make-up? Costume?

For the band’s costume/clothing I just want them to wear their normal, everyday clothing to show how laid back they are and also to add to their grunge style.  Also, because they are a rock band, it would look more effective if they just dressed the way they do normally or their rehearsals.