SIRRMER008 — Plan and style merchandise photo shoots

1 Determine creative direction of photo shoot.

• 1.1Access and interpret requirements of a photo shoot brief and clarify photo shoot specifications and constraints.
• 1.2Research merchandise styling trends to inform photo shoot styling.
• 1.3Identify and seek input from creative sources to inspire photo shoot styling.
• 1.4Create mock-ups of styling options and make refinements to enhance visual appeal and photo shoot outcomes.
• 1.5Seek input from relevant personnel to determine final styling direction and gain required approval.

2 Plan photo shoot.

• 2.1Determine photo shoot resource requirements and ensure required resourcing is available within allocated budget.
• 2.2Create a brief of images to be captured during photo shoot.
• 2.3Document a photo shoot schedule and communicate key roles and responsibilities to relevant personnel.
• 2.4Identify potential photo shoot issues and undertake contingency planning to minimise impact.
• 2.5Seek privacy agreements and permissions from talent involved in photo shoot as required.

3 Style photo shoot.

• 3.1Access photo shoot location and identify and address any health and safety risks.
• 3.2Style merchandise and props according to agreed styling and photo shoot plan.
• 3.3Review and adjust lighting to enhance photo shoot in consultation with photographer and other personnel as required.
• 3.4Provide clear direction and instructions to photo shoot talent and other personnel involved in photo shoot as required.
• 3.5Adjust styling throughout photo shoot to meet creative brief.
• 3.6Confirm photos listed in brief of images are captured.
• 3.7Finalise photo shoot and restore photo shoot location to original condition.

4 Review images.

• 4.1Review images captured during photo shoot and select those that best meet the requirements of the brief.
• 4.2Arrange for additional images to be taken if brief of images is not met.
• 4.3Organise image editing to enhance images.
• 4.4Seek approval of finalised images from relevant personnel.

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