Abbey Hey Primary Academy Photography

Solution

Trigger’s role involved planning and coordinating the shoot with the school, to ensure they were ready to get the most out of our visit. We then executed the full day photography shoot with a two person team, aiming to capture the essence of life at the school. We left no part of the school un-covered, highlighting lessons, reading time, play time, school facilities, including staff, chickens and so much more. Following the shot we then edited down the images taken on the day, to provide a huge selection of high quality images. Overall the project presented several challenges that required careful consideration and planning:

Student Engagement: Capturing genuine moments in a school environment while ensuring that students remained focused on their activities.

Varied Environments: The shoot encompassed a wide range of settings. From lively playgrounds to quiet reading corners, each requiring a different photographic approach.

Timeliness: The shoot needed to occur during school hours, causing scheduling challenges.

Trigger’s approach to addressing these challenges included the following key steps:

Pre-Shoot Planning: We developed a plan with the school that included key areas and lessons to capture. The school completed arrangements for obtaining permissions from parents and guardians during this stage.

Professional Photographer: We deployed our highly experienced photography team to capture genuine and engaging moments. The team has extensive experience in educational photography.

Engagement Techniques: Our creative director and photography team used specialised techniques to make students comfortable. This produced enthusiastic and engaged, yet natural expressions.

Diversity of Settings: Varied locations were chosen to match the different activities, with the choice of composition and lighting tailored to each setting.

Timeliness and Coordination: We carefully scheduled the shoot to minimise disruption to the school’s routine, with staff members assisting in organising students and activities.