Amy Keane

Professional Practice: 

Professional Practice 

Professional Practice- 

First placement event.

Prior to the event starting the organiser had sent the creative team a timetable of what we should expect and what she wanted us to capture specifically. I arrived early to the event and settled into the venue before the organiser turning up and briefing us. As it was my job to capture the artists and their performance and there was no backstage area and only one artist did a soundcheck I had to wait until showtime to shoot. The event overran by more than an hour and I had to leave before the last performer. I spoke with the organiser and she said this was fine. I found this really disappointing as I wanted to make the best impression and obviously fulfil the brief which was to photograph all the performances but I was left with no choice , due to the dis-organisation of the event. The event space was small but had direct lighting toward the performing space so i knew I didn't need to use flash which can sometimes put off a performer if in a small space. To achieve the best quality photographs I shot with the lowest ISO possible and had a low aperture lens to compensate for the dark surroundings. I felt prepared for all scenarios, having a spare SD card and battery as well as batteries for my removable flash. 

Hours worked: 5 hr in venue

Professional Practice-

Mathew Shave Studio Trip

First tutorial with Eileen 

As the placement with JustBrit Music is flexible and doesn't have anymore concrete events that they need me for just yet the smart thing to do is to look at other placements. Ideally A placement with a fashion photographer would be ideal and I have my eye on Mathew Shave and Diana Gomez. 

To prep for the interview I researched the company and what they do and stand for the have a background of their aim. I also prepared some answers to potential questions that I thought might be said, for example - what experience in live vents do you have, are you prepared for a quick turn around on edits etc. 

The actual interview was quite informal and casual, but I made sure to present myself professionally and to always introduce myself and greet the interviewer with a handshake as i feel its polite. The whole interview was about 10 minutes to which the interviewer spoke about what she would need for the position and I come back with relevant experience and strengths of mine from the first session to hypothetically show her what I would do it specific situations. I was really nervous but faked a little confidence to give the appearance that I was sure of myself and my skills but not over confident. 

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