Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to take a photograph
- Potential need, type and context of photographs to accompany a story are identified
- Photographic equipment is checked for serviceability; any faults are rectified and reported to appropriate personnel
- Where equipment faults cannot be rectified, replacement equipment is obtained or an alternative approach is taken
- Most appropriate way to get the photograph is assessed and determined
- Permission to take the photograph is sought from relevant Defence personnel
- Context of the proposed photograph is explained to the subject to gain willing cooperation and permission
- Operational, security, safety and other considerations affecting taking photographs are identified and factored into planning
- Captions are detailed and recorded
- Take a photograph
- Photographic equipment is prepared and correct technical settings are selected
- Subjects are briefed on proceedings
- Photographic sequence is set up and the photograph is composed and taken
- Photographs of a high quality that directly illustrate stories and are suitable for commercial reproduction are produced
- Arrange for processing of photographs
- Transmit photographs