Risk assessment

Below is a risk assessment I have completed with risks I will have to take into account during my photo shoot for my magazine pages. I have explained the possible risks that could happen during my photo shoot and have then said what I could do to prevent these risks affecting my finished photos. I had to think of all these risks so that nothing would happen to my models or even me during the shoot, this was quite hard as you usually do not think of all of these risks when normally taking photographs.


Hazard: Sunlight
Risk: The sun getting in the models/my eyes whilst taking the photographs. This will not only produce unflattering photos but may cause me/the model discomfort and prolonged exposure can cause headaches.
Controlling the risk: Move to a more shaded area so the sun is not directly in their eyes, wait until the sun has moved to take my photographs or choose to take my photos indoors using artificial lighting.


Hazard: Additional lighting used
Risk: With the light being shone directly onto their face it could be too bright and hurt their eyes/cause discomfort. 
Controlling the risk: Direct the light away from them and use a reflector next to their face instead to give more light. I could also decrease the brightness of the lighting focused on the model and then edit the photograph later on using photoshop. 


Hazard: Objects/equipment at the shoot

Risk: Could cause the models/me to trip over during the shoot.

Controlling the risk: Before the shoot begins look around and see whether there is any potentially dangerous objects/equipment that could cause harm. If there is any objects move them away from the location and make the people present aware of where you have put them.

Hazard: Carrying all of the equipment
Risk: Could be too much for one person to carry, resulting in dropping expensive equipment or tripping over it.

Controlling the risk: I asked one of my friends to help me on the shoot, this meant that we each carried some of the equipment which minimised our chances of dropping it and also tripping over. If we had too much to carry we would just leave some behind then come back for it once we had set up the equipment at the shoots location.