Edward Fawcett.

Photography unit 16 AO1.

Date of photoshoot: 04/06/2013.

Snooker photoshoot ‘On Que’.

For this photoshoot I will be taking images of my snooker table, the first couple of images will be of the table on its own, with the balls racked up. I will also be taking photos of the ‘chalk’ and the ‘Racking triangle’ to add a better composition to the images. This should also make for a greater and more diverse feel to the photo. I will be taking a mixture of both staged and natural photos, since I have some ideas of what I envision the final photos to look like, and after watching numerous snooker matches, I have derived some inspiration from watching professional players.

Furthermore, I will also be asking some associates of mine to pose as professional snooker players, since I want there to be some action shots, and not just of the snooker table. However if they are unable to attend for whatever reason I will resort to propping up snooker que’s to imitate the absent players.

Since I have a snooker table in my games room I wont have to worry about traveling or timing. That being said, I will have to gain permission from my stepfather to enter the room that will be the only limitation of my shoot.However if it is in use by the time I am making my shoot, there is a local snooker club, which I shall visit and inquire whether or not I can get permission to use the venue. In addition the snooker club is still in Sawston, which should make transportation relatively easy, a five-minuet cycle ride from my house to the snooker club. Below I have posted a Google maps image of the location of the snooker club:

As with any bike ride there are always road hazards and dangers that the rider should be aware of, these include but are not limited to:

Being struck by cars on the road. Not observing traffic signs. Not having the proper safety equipment attached to the bike, such as

lights and reflectors. Distractions such as mobile phones and headphones. An unstable bike. Poorly working or non-existent breaks. Rusty chain which will be prone to breaking. Properly inflated tyres. A broken or otherwise compromised crash helmet. High visibility clothing for riding during darker hours. Obstructions in the spokes of the wheels whilst riding.

However, these risks can be reduced, by taking the necessary precautions such as:

Ensuring that you carry fully charged lights on your bike at all times. Wear a crash helmet at all times whilst cycling. The bike has been through a complete safety check by a professional. Not to use a mobile phone whilst riding. To wear high visibility clothing when appropriate. Not to obstruct the flow of traffic on the road. Obey all signs and lights on the road.