Photography COVID-Safe Plan

Last updated 29.10.20

I’m protecting my clients and our community by following a COVID-Safe plan in Melbourne & Victoria. I will be following current safe hygiene procedures and following current risk reduction plans. As a permitted worker as of 19.10.2020 by the Victorian Government, I am allowed to work in Melbourne and Regional Victoria and I will be carrying my permit as well as a COVID-Safe plan with me at all times.

Ensure physical distancing

  • All meetings with clients will be held over the phone or teleconference such as Skype/Zoom

  • Photographer to stay at least 1.5m apart from clients during photoshoots

Wear a face covering

  • A face mask will be worn whenever possible whilst photographing

  • Photographer to use a new or cleaned face mask before every shoot

Practise good hygiene 

  • Carry hand sanitiser and having it made available to clients on photo shoots

  • Ensuring extra hand washing & sanitising is adhered to before, during and after shoots

  • All equipment being used for a shoot is cleaned prior to being used and after

  • Clients are not to handle any of the photographer’s equipment – including loading in/out.

  • Photographer will no longer be able to assist in taking photos using another person’s camera or phone.

Keep records and act quickly if workers become unwell

  • Keep all records of photographer job movements/client details

  • Record keeping of key personnel such as other suppliers if needed to contact

  • In the event that I become unwell up to 14 days after the event, I will contact the clients and suppliers and inform them that I am going for testing and awaiting results. I will advise them of results

  • Having a process and responsibility for notifying DHHS and WorkSafe if COVID positive

Avoid interactions in enclosed spaces

  • All photoshoots to take place in a public space outdoors

  • In home or workplace photo viewings are currently not in use and I am using online proofing systems.

Create workforce bubbles

  • Currently working as a solo operator whilst shooting. If I was to need or employ assistants for any photoshoots, workforce bubbles would be put into place.

Thanks guys, stay safe and well.