New brief

This week we were given another brief in which we are to create 10 images for an online stock library. Looking at the brief I was at first a little overwhelmed as there was no direction or constraints on the type of images we needed to produce.
I decided to have a look at the type of images that websites such as shutter stock and istock already have. In doing this, I stumbled upon the do's and don't page. This proved to be insightful as it explained what images they were currently looking for and the type of images that they had a surplus of.

Examples of what they do not need:

Flowers
Flags
Close ups of eyes
Sunsets and clouds
immediate environment

Examples of what they do need:

Corporate shots
Groups and teams
Sports
Food and beverages - preferably with someone holding them

The websites also have strict rules about format and sizing of images along with a standard of quality. These are all things that I need to take into account when looking at what I am going to shoot for this brief. I have decided that as they have stipulated certain areas where they require images, I would use this to my advantage and produce a series of shots within these groups.

I plan to sit down within the next few days to narrow down what intend to shoot and plan how I am going to produce my shots. I am likely to need models especially if I am going to shoot a sport or corporate events. This I will have to factor into my time plan as the people I will need may have a tight schedule and only be available at certain times. This is something that I am now more knowledgeable of after completing the dancers shoot in the first semester. I also want to plan in at least one week where I will be able to retouch and finalise my image selection as I usually feel I do not leave enough time for this.