Safety
What is the FIRST thing you do when you enter a school and are at your set up location?
What is...
locate nearest Emergency Exits
What is considered an aligned headbox?
Top of the head or hair/accessories
bottom of the chin
even gutters on both sides
Where in your vehicle should the backpack be transported?
What is...
Front seat for safety!
What shape do we want to create when taking Class Photos?
What is...
Short Rectangle
How long do you get with each subject?
What is...
60 seconds unless they are special needs
Where should your equipment be stored when not in use? Why?
What is...
In your house.
To avoid attracting attention and being at risk of being stolen.
What does C.H.A.S.E. stand for?
What is...
Collar
Hair
Accessories
Smile
Eyeglasses
What do we use to manage cords in a photo bay (two kinds) , name what each is used for?
What is...
Gaff Tape
Black 2"- tape down cords
Green 1"- marking bay layout with Photo Bay Belt
How many feet do you measure from what point to what point , when setting up for class photos?
What is...
24 feet from front row of subjects to the light stand.
How many photos do we take of each subject?
What is...
Three, unless they are special needs, then as many as needed
How do we properly lift heavy items?
What is...
bending at the knees, avoid twisting, straight back, feet shoulder width apart
Where should the camera lens be angled?
What is...
subject's forehead
What are the most common things to check when troubleshooting issues in your Photo Bay?
What is...
-Sync cords
-Power to the Bay
-dead batteries
- Bleeding light/ holes in softbox
- Proper Metering/Calibration
What are the two terms used when posing a well balanced class photo?
What is...
Gabbling & Windowing
When should you arrive for an event?
What is...
15 mins before the contracted arrival time
What do you do if a school asks you to photograph small children (younger than PreK) ? Why?
What is...
Full Stop! Contact HM, Regional, & Operations immediately.
- For safety purposes, JostensPIX CANNOT & will NOT photograph small children that cannot stand on their own without support.
Where should the subject be angled?
What is...
Between the Main light & Tripod
How many pieces of equipment are in a JostensPIX Photographer kit?
(not including things stored inside other things)
What is...
Twelve
Pelican Case, Gray Bin, Divider, Golf Case, TriPod, Cart, Cart Topper, Subject Stool, Footbox, Step Ladder, Popup Greenscreen, Backpack
What is the first thing you do when a class comes to have a class photo taken?
What is...
Put subjects in height order (tallest to shortest)
What do you do if a school requests something that isn't included in their contract on picture day?
What is...
Event full stop, contact Hub Manager immediately. Hub Manager will contact Regional & Operations for direction before proceeding.
Are subjects allowed to see their photos? Why?
What is...
Staff only
JostensPIX uses proprietary software that contains personal information of Staff & Students. Students are not allowed to view their photos for the privacy of others.
What are the 5 steps in the Posing Process?
What is...
1. CHASE the perfect portrait
2. Direct the Subject
3. Angle the subject
4. Optimize camera height
5. Align the Headbox
When are the two times you need to be in "Internet Mode" in PDA?
What is...
-Downloading an event contract
- After an event for automatic updates/backups (30 Min)
What should the f.stop be set at for class photos?
What is...
7.1-8
** HM / Regional Approval needed first if other settings are needed **
What are the 6 S's of an exceptional Picture Day Experience?
What is...
1. Strategy & Preperation
2. Staff & Subject Safety
3. Seamless Setup
4. School Conduct
5. Subject Engagement
6. Syncing & Shipping Successfully