MBS Magazine Pitch

The Recce

1.    Are there any potential hazards that could pose a health and safety risk where your photo shoot will take place (trailing cables/traffic/other objects )?

My photo shoot is taking place in my house, with the photographers mobile studio, a potential risk that this could cause is because it's not a professional studio with not loads of room the trailing cables could potentially become a problem, as there will be a lot in limited space. Also getting the model and photographer to my house could become a problem, as the time the shoot is at 5, which is a busy period for traffic.

2.    What will you do to ensure these risks are minimized?

I'll ensure these risks are minimized by making sure the area is tidy and make sure I have the model arrive before the photographer so there's no waiting around, and make sure all family members that live in the house know not to interrupt and to keep the area tidy as there's a shoot in the living room.

3.    Will the time of day/weather affect the outcome of the photos? Have you allowed for this?

This wont affect my photos as it's an indoor shoot.

4.    Have you considered the background to your photos, particularly if taken outside? How will you ensure you will get the background you want?

The background to my photos is going to be white, like many pop magazine photo shoots are very colourful, to get the background I want I have briefed the photographer as to how I would like it

5.    Do you need permission to take photos in the place/venue you have in mind?

I have asked permission to use a my living room for the shoot from my parents, which is also free to use.

6.    Do you need to book time in a room (eg the photography studio at Shiney)?

No, but I had to book the photographer and ask him via Facebook where and when would be best for him. 

7.    Are other people/crowds likely to be an issue for you? What have you done to ensure that it will not spoil the effect?

This could be an issue as the shoot is taking place in my house, and members of my family could walk in and ruin it. To ensure this doesn't happen I have prewarned them when the shoot is and not to interrupt during the shoot. 

8.    Are you reliant on lifts/props/friends’ equipment/models? How have you planned that these things will come together at the appointed time? Plan B?

The things I need to come together is the photographer and my model I have told them both the same things about the shoot, and the model is coming half an hour earlier to ensure she's there for the photographer getting there.

Prop Ideas

These are a selection of props I could use on my shoot, I'm more likely to use either bubbles, confetti or an acoustic guitar, as they fit more with my music genre of pop. After doing this research on props I have decided that I may use acoustic guitar for my double page spread, however I'm not going to use props on my contents page or front cover as I don't want to take the attraction off the main feature.

Model Selection and Confirmation

These are a selection of my friends who I could use as models, I feel Caitlin (top right) would suit this well, as she fits the age range and her eyes along with Jess' (bottom left) attract the audience being very direct. I don't think I'd use Lucy (Bottom Right) or Grace (Top Middle) as I think they look older, and not necessarily in the age range.

I have chosen Caitlin to be my model for the magazine as I think she would be most comfortable with the situation and would be available at the time of the shoot. My model Caitlin has just confirmed she's attending the shoot tomorrow. 

Photo shoot Planning

 

What emotional impact do you want your photography do have upon the reader? How?       I want the photography to have a positive impact on the reader, portraying a happy environment and surrounding of the photo, I'll so this by using bright colours and a smile. 

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

What props will you need?

I don't think I'll need any props in my shoot, however I may possibly use a guitar for a photo in my double page spread.

How are you going to emphasise colour?

 The colour will be emphasised by the white backdrop, 

Have you briefed your personnel/models?

 Yes, I have briefed both via Facebook

What lighting will you need? Any other equipment?

 I'm hoping to make the photograph quite bright so it fits with the 

Where will you shoot? Will you need a backdrop?

 The photographer has a mobile studio, he has said he will bring it to my house on Thursday 24th October, and has a white backdrop. 

Make-up? Costume?

I have asked my model to bring a selection of make up, so we can do a brighter look with bright lipstick and summery colours and a darker look for winter. I have also asked her to bright a selection of outfits both winter and summer.

Front Cover Main Image Background

For the front cover of my pop music magazine I'm going to have a white background, I liked the idea of it in my mock magazine and how it looked. I also like it in these magazines, as it goes well with the music genre and makes the features of the magazine stand out. 

Organizing the shoot

I have contacted the photographer again via Facebook to organize the shoot, when and where it will be.