Risk Assessment

When taking pictures for magazines, a risk assessment must be carried out. All professional photographers carry out a risk assessment and so i did the same with the pictures i wish to take for my final magazine. Doing a rick assessment will limit the risks of something going wrong which means i will most likely have a successful and efficient photo shoot. With the location i have chosen, i must consider the risks involved when shooting on this location, then i will be able to decide how i want them to look and what i want to achieve. The risks with my location are as followed:

Risks

1. Working outside-It may be cold
2. Consent-I must make sure they are comfortable with me using the photos taken and putting them on my blog.
3. Dropping props-When moving to different spots.
4. Animals-The spot i have chosen is a popular place for people to take there pets and so there may be faeces on the ground. So someone could fall and stain the clothes.
5. Rain-may effect equipment such as cameras or ground could be slippery so there is a chance of injury.
6. Tripping on uneven ground- such as bridges or pavement.
7. Small pathways-could fall into the water.

Solutions:

1. Make sure that the models are warm or if there warm clothing does not match the look that i am going for, then there can take photos in clothes given and then when moving to different spots or between shots they are able to put on something warm while they wait.
2. Explain to them beforehand the full terms of the photo shoot, and make sure that they are aware and happy with the arrangements.
3. Be careful when moving props and if necessary carry one at a time or get someone to help.
4. Examine the area before hand and make sure there is no faeces, if there is then warn the participants before hand.
5. Make sure the correct footwear is worn or reschedule for another day when there is better weather.
6. Look where you are going at all times and make sure that the participants are aware of the ground and are concentrating on where they are standing/walking.
7. Make sure everyone is concentrating on the ground and not getting distracted.