P2: Plan a Photography Shoot

For this photography unit, I am going to take photos around Doncaster. I am focusing on the cinematic photography style; my photos will look like a scene straight out of a movie. I will be using different props, camera and lighting techniques to help me achieve the effects of each different genre. The purpose of my photoshoot is to tell a story through my photos and persuade my audience to let their imaginations run wild.

Here you can see a mood board I have created to show you my general thoughts and ideas for my own photography style. A mood board is a collection of sample materials based around a certain topic or theme, I learnt this definition in unit 2. Here you can see I have used images of different movie genres here such as: Romance, action, drama, horror and comedy. You can see the different lighting and camera techniques used in these photos to follow genre conventions.

                                Photography Equipment

I will use a wide range of equipment to help me take the best photos possible and also achieve my photography style. I will be using not only camera equipment but also lighting equipment to create different emotions in my cinematic photography.

I am going to use a Cannon 250D camera to take my photos. I will adjust the aperture, ISO and shutter speed of the camera to create unique photos. Aperture is how much light you allow to enter the camera. A higher aperture means more background blur behind the subject. ISO increases the light of the photo, but it can cause a static photos if you are not careful. You can change the shutter speed to create motion blur too. I a may also use a an 18-55mm lens and a fisheye lens for my photos.

 

A tripod will ensure that my photos are stable and level. This allows me to angle the camera correctly and  safely operate the camera. 

I will need to use lighting so I can fit the genre conventions in each of my photos. I will be using an ambiful FL80RGB light to provide lighting for my cinematic photography. This light is very powerful and you can change the colour to whatever you would like. There is an app called SS LED on the app store that can you can use for this light. Using bluetooth, you can change the light colour, use effects and have the brightness intensity however you see fit. The light is battery powered which makes it easy to use for outdoor lighting. I will need to make sure I charge the batteries first before using it.

This tripod is what I keep the ambiful FL80RGB light on. This makes it easier for me to create a scene since I can place the light wherever I need to and still use the camera.

I will need to insert an SD card into the camera to make sure that my images are stored onto a suitable storage device from the camera. After I have taken my photos, I will move my photos onto my laptop so I can edit them using professional software.

 

This is a battery charger for the camera battery. I will make sure the battery is fully charged so I will not have to worry about my camera running out of charge.

                          Risk Assessment

                   Assessment carried out by: Faith Smith

            Date assessment was carried out: 31.03.2023

 

What are the hazards?	Who might be harmed and how?	What are you already doing to control the risks?	What further action do you need to take to control the risks?	Who needs to carry out the action?	When is the action needed by?	Done
Weather/water	Water can get into electrical equipment and cause it to break or electric shock.	Don’t go near water and heck the weather forecast beforehand.	N/A	Me	Before photoshoots
High places	Me and	Creating recces to ensure I am being safe while taking the photos.	N/A	Me and others involved	Before and during photoshoots
General Safety	Me and others involved in the photoshoot. We will need to make sure that we are not in any kind of danger, in a dangerous area or taking photos when it is dark by myself.	Creating recces to ensure I am being safe while taking the photos.	Make sure we all have transport or a safe way home.	Me and others involved	Before and during photoshoots
Equipment falling over or being dropped	Me and others involved in the photoshoots. Don’t want to cause an injury because I didn’t set up the equipment properly.	Make sure I take a tripods with me for lighting and my camera and ensure they are on level ground.	Be wary of surroundings and don’t walk or knock the equipment over.	Me and others involved.	During photoshoots

 

 

LOCATION RECCES

Prepared by	Faith Smith		Date		30.03.2023
Location Details	Rose Hill Cemetery. There are scenic areas there.
Scene/Purpose of filming	For this photo, I will be focusing on the romance genre for my cinematic photography project. An old couple will walk down a path holding hands in a park with trees and flowers everywhere.
Site Contact Name		Rose Hill Cemetery		Site Address		Ascot Ave, Doncaster DN4 6HE
Contact telephone		N/A		Point of access		Gates.
Permissions		This is a public space which means I do not need permission to take photos.		Availability		Always available, however I will only take my photos during the day since it is very dangerous at night.
Points of Interest		Path with trees around it and flowers.		Suitability/Possible shots		Wide angle, close up, extreme close up.
Safety Issues		Dogs, other people (general safety). Tripping over branches or rocks etc, falling into the lake…		Electricity Supply		I will make sure batteries are charged and will not run out since they won’t have electric supply at the park.
				Light		Sun
				Windows		N/A
				Noise		People talking, animals…

 

Prepared by	Faith Smith		Date		30.03.2023
Location Details	Rose Hill Crematorium and Graveyard.
Scene/Purpose of filming	For this photo, I will be focusing on the horror genre for my cinematic photography project. I will take a photo of the graveyard and the crematorium. These will both be horror photos. For he graveyard, I will use green lighting and create a fog effect using editing software. I will also take a photo of an abandoned, creepy building and edit the photo so you can see lights on in the building.
Site Contact Name		Rose Hill Crematorium and Graveyard.		Site Address		Cantley Lane, Cantley, Doncaster. DN4 6NE.
Contact telephone		N/A		Point of access		Gates.
Permissions		This is a public space which means I do not need permission to take photos.		Availability		Always available, however I will only take my photos during the day since it is very dangerous at night.
Points of Interest		Gravestones or creepy places, buildings…		Suitability/Possible shots		Establishing shot, high angle…
Safety Issues		Dogs, other people (general safety). Tripping over branches or rocks etc.		Electricity Supply		I will make sure batteries are charged and will not run out since they won’t have electric supply at the park.
				Light		Sun
				Windows		N/A
				Noise		People talking

LOCATION RECCE

Prepared by	Faith Smith		Date		30.03.2023
Location Details	Charles Martin Marshal Arts Academy. I will be taking photos of people fighting.
Scene/Purpose of filming	For this photo, I will be focusing on the action genre for my cinematic photography project.
Site Contact Name		Charles Martin Marshal Arts Academy		Site Address		Mezzanine Floor, Civic Quarter Car Park, College Road, Doncaster, South Yorkshire DN1 3JH
Contact telephone		00447584426278		Point of access		N/A
Permissions		I have been granted permission by the owner to take photos.		Availability		Between 6 and 8 in the evening.
Points of Interest		People fighting		Suitability/Possible shots		Close ups, medium shots
Safety Issues		Be mindful of where I am and where the equipment is I don’t get hurt and the equipment isn’t damaged.		Electricity Supply		Battery
				Light		Sun
				Windows		N/A
				Noise		People shouting and fighting

LOCATION RECCE

Prepared by	Faith Smith		Date		30.03.2023
Location Details	The Earl of Doncaster Hotel is very fancy.
Scene/Purpose of filming	For this photo, I will be focusing on the romance genre for my cinematic photography project. I will ask a couple to stand at inside the hotel and give each other flowers as if they are going on a date.
Site Contact Name		The Earl of Doncaster Hotel		Site Address		The Earl of Doncaster, Bennetthorpe, Doncaster, DN2 6AD
Contact telephone		01302 361371		Point of access		Front Doors
Permissions		This is a public space which means I do not need permission to take photos.		Availability		Always available
Points of Interest		The bar or reception area.		Suitability/Possible shots		Full shot, media shot
Safety Issues		Be aware of surroundings.		Electricity Supply		I will make sure batteries are charged
				Light
				Windows
				Noise		People talking, cooking

LOCATION RECCE

Prepared by	Faith Smith		Date		30.03.2023
Location Details	Water fountain outside Cast Theatre.
Scene/Purpose of filming	For this photo, I will be focusing on the comedy sitcom genre for my cinematic photography project.
Site Contact Name		Waterdale, near Cast		Site Address		Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU
Contact telephone		N/A		Point of access		N/A
Permissions		This is a public space which means I do not need permission to take photos.		Availability		Always available, however I will only take my photos during the day since it is very dangerous at night.
Points of Interest		Water Fountain		Suitability/Possible shots		Low angle, wide shots, medium shots, full shots…
Safety Issues		Don’t take electronics near the water in case of an electric shock. Don’t trip, be aware of surroundings…		Electricity Supply		I will make sure batteries are charged and will not run out since they won’t have electric supply at the park.
				Light		Sun
				Windows		N/A
				Noise		People talking, water fountain…

Prepared by	Faith Smith		Date		30.03.2023
Location Details	Just outside Sandall Park
Scene/Purpose of filming	For this photo, I will be focusing on the horror genre. I will ask my brother to look lost and scared outside Sandall Park since I will be taking this photo at night.
Site Contact Name		Sandall Park.		Site Address		Wheatley, Doncaster DN2 5DZ
Contact telephone		01302736000		Point of access		Park gates.
Permissions		This is a public space which means I do not need permission to take photos.		Availability		Always available. We are only going to take photos just outside the park under a street light as we are taking photos in the dark and it would be unsafe in the park.
Points of Interest		Just outside Sandall Park at a light		Suitability/Possible shots		Dutch angle, medium shot
Safety Issues		Have an adult with us to make sure we are safe, be careful of the road.		Electricity Supply		I will make sure batteries are charged and will not run out since they won’t have electric supply at the park.
				Light		Streetlight and Ambiful fl80RGB light
				Windows		N/A
				Noise		Cars on the road.