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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine creative direction of photo shoot.
  2. Plan photo shoot.
  3. Style photo shoot.
  4. Review images.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit in the context of the job role, and:

develop a merchandise photo shoot plan, in response to an established photo shoot brief, for one of the following:

lifestyle shoot

fashion shoot

food or beverage shoot

document the above photo shoot plan including the following details:

objectives

photo shoot location

photo shoot resourcing requirements:

props

talent

merchandise

lighting

photography equipment

brief of images to be captured

contingency planning

schedule

style a photo shoot following the above plan, and:

test a range of lighting techniques to achieve varying effects on photography

adjust product and talent placement to enhance photo shoot outcomes

provide direction to others during photo shoot

review images and evaluate their suitability for use.


Knowledge Evidence

Demonstrated knowledge required to complete the tasks outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit:

key legal and ethical considerations as related to photo shoots:

copyright

misleading or deceiving commercial conduct

intellectual property

privacy and permissions

work, health and safety

negative and positive space as it relates to image capturing

information contained within a photo shoot brief and its role in a photo shoot:

objectives

specifications

constraints

budget

styling trends and sources of creative inspiration

key aspects of a photo shoot plan:

objectives

photo shoot location

photo shoot resourcing requirements:

props

talent

merchandise

lighting

photography equipment

brief of images to be captured

contingency planning

schedule

work, health and safety considerations as related to merchandise photo shoots

application and effects of light in photography

styling techniques for merchandise

key product placement techniques for image results:

product versus prop

negative space

positive space

techniques and their application

basic photography terminology.