COVID PHOTOGRAPHY PROTOCOL

Reopening For Business – Guidelines For Photography

As a professional photographer I have embraced the need to reduce the spread of COVID-19 through social distancing to ensure the safety of others during this difficult time.

As well as in-person, I’m available to take virtual headshots for you via Zoom or FaceTime. It’s a new way for us to work together, where it’s not necessary for us to meet in person. Click here to learn more about virtual headshots.

Adherence to State and Local guidelines

I work cooperatively to provide a safe environment for all. By adhering to guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control, we can reopen our photography business safely, and at the same time, contribute to the emotional and financial healing process that needs to take place in a post-COVID-19 world.

Personal Protective Equipment

The use of PPE such as masks and gloves will be used while working with clients. This measure will continue through the end of phase three as outlined in recently released federal guidelines. The guidelines can be found at: https://www.whitehouse.gov/openingamerica/

Employees & Guidelines

Any studio employees or photographic assistants who are sick should be expected to stay home. Studio owners should provide training and educational materials available through the CDC website on proper sanitation, hand washing, cough and sneeze etiquette, use of PPE, and other protective behaviors. Break rooms or other areas of the studio should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized, and not used for congregating by employees.

Social distancing / No touch

Photographer will maintain social distancing, using no-touch posing methods when at all possible. Until further notice is received from the CDC and other health officials, the maximum gathering for a photographic shoot of 10 or fewer persons should be observed.

By appointment only

Professional photographer will hold to strict appointment times, allowing sufficient time to sanitize photographic equipment and common areas after each client session. Only one client (and colleague) should be allowed in studio facilities at any given time. If the session is held offsite, only one client should be staged in the immediate area.

Temperature checks and screening questions

Temperature checks will be conducted for each photographic client prior to each session. Any subject with a fever exceeding 100.4 degrees should be rescheduled. Screening questions could include:

• How are you feeling?

• Have you had a cough or any flu-like or COVID symptoms in the last 14 days?

• Have you been around anyone exhibiting these symptoms with the last 14 days?

• Are you living with anyone who is sick or quarantined?

Adherence to sanitation protocols

Standard sanitation protocols prior to each client should include but not be limited to:

• Washing hands regularly before and after photographic sessions

• Sanitation of all props, chairs, and benches with which a client may come into contact

• Sanitation of restroom/dressing facilities if available to clients in-studio

• Sanitation of common areas, including door knobs (interior and exterior), counter tops, pens and pencils, tablets and monitors