JostensPIX Policies
When should a photographer arrive for a Photo Day event?
15 Minutes prior to the contracted arrival time to allow time to unload equipment and enter as a team, on time.
What should you do before loading or unloading your cart?
Lock the wheels
What is the term used when directing your subjects?
Mirroring
What are we looking for when using the Grayscale Card during our calibration test?
White balance, numbers are within 6 of each other, histogram isn't too close to the edges (over/under exposed)
Who decides when lunch breaks will happen?
Photo Team Lead/ JPIX Event Point of Contact and School Point of Contact
How/Who do you report an accident/incident/near miss at or on the way to an event?
Contact your Hub Manager as soon as it is safe to do so. Gather important information noting the time, what happened, names, and contact information. Hub Manager will complete the Accident & Incident Report Form
What is proper lifting technique?
Bending and lifting with your legs, back is straight, feet shoulder width apart, weight is evenly distributed
What light should the subject's shoulders be slightly angled towards?
Main light- Shoulders should be slightly between the Main light and the tripod with the chin towards the camera.
When do we use the cotton glove? Why?
When changing the flash tube on the light and to protect the bulb from the oils on our skin. Oil can cause the bulb to shatter.
How much time do photographers have to set up their bay & tear down their bay?
90 Minutes to set up - 45 Minutes to tear down
What is appropriate JPIX Dress Code?
jeans, khakis, slacks with no rips, tears or holes, closed toed shoes, JPIX Polo, ID Badge, well groomed hair/facial hair
When you enter a school, what is the first thing you should do?
Locate the nearest emergency exit
What does the C.H.A.S.E. acronym stand for?
C-Clothing
H-Hair
A-Accessories
S-Smile
E-Eyeglasses
In what order should your lights be stored in the Pelican case, from left to right?
Main, Fill, Hair
When & who does Event verification calls?
3-5 business days- Hub Manager
business day before- Photo Team Lead/EPOC
5- 14 minutes
When loading your car, what are things to keep in mind?
Heavy items on the bottom, items are not packed perpendicular to the windshield, items are packed to avoid shifting , backpack should always be in the front seat on the floorboard
What is proper Headbox alignment?
Highest point of the subjects head/hair and bottom of the chin
Which direction does the calibration card need to face?
White towards the Main light (white to the (photographer's) right)
Who is in charge of the syncing process?
Photo Team Lead/Event Point of Contact or photographer if you are the only one at the event
Name, in order the 5 Pillars of Success
Safety, Photo Excellence, Picture Day Excellence, Training & Development, Culture & Team Building
Name 5 best practices for traveling to an event?
- fuel up the night before
-park in well lit areas
-never leave equipment unattended
- follow traffic laws
- pull over when needed to rest
- wear your seatbelt
-avoid distractions when driving
- follow weather/ road conditions and adjust travel time as needed
- contact help in the event of breakdown/emergency
Where should our camera lens be angled?
At the subjects forehead and slightly downward
What are the numbers each light should be metered to individually? Collectively?
Main- 5.65
Fill-4.05
Hair-4.0 or 2.69
All together-8.0 or 5.69
If the team is set up early & ready before the event start time, what do you do?
Inform the Event Point of Contact for the school and start early if they want us to.