Planning: Risk Assessment and Location.

Planning!


Here I will identify my photo shoot location and assess potential risks.


The ideal location of my final photo shoot would be the woods, adjacent to Spetchley Road and the college.
I intend to have my model stood straight, wearing attire provided by myself, plus their own cap and jewellery. They will be smoking a cigarette, and blowing smoke toward the camera, but keeping wide proximity between. (I will zoom in). I'd like to shoot an image that shows characteristics of this: 

RISKS:
- Poor weather.
- Cigarette.
- Other students surrounding the photo shoot.
- Damage to the camera.
- Dog walker's passing by with their pets.


POTENTIAL OUTCOMES:
- Water damage to the camera due to rain. 
- Water damage to the model's attire, negatively affecting the quality of the image.
- Possible postponement of photo shoot due to weather in general.
- Burnt skin from cigarette, littering too.
- Camera damage due to inappropriate handling or carelessness.
- Dangerous pets could bite.
- Other students pose as threats, as they could throw or kick things, and make physical contact with the model and myself.


METHODS OF PREVENTION:
- I will carry umbrellas, and if the rain persists, we shall postpone the shoot.
- I will use the camera strap provided in order to keep the camera safe.
- I will have a bottle of water present, to pour over the cigarette if an accident were to occur. 
- I will bring a non flammable bag to put the used cigarette into, then dispose of the bag properly.
- I will choose an area of the woods that is free of dog walkers.
- I will ensure that other students are at least 10 metres away from the location in order to take photos.


I will take full responsibility for my model and I's health and well being whilst the photo shoot is taking place. 

Spetchley Woods.