Ballina Coast High School — one day on site for a bank of real moments: joy, connection, friendship, belonging. Publicity imagery for advertising, brochures, presentations, web. Not stiff, not blue-screen — candid carries it, staged-but-authentic where we need it.
— O.M., Byron Film · full day, 0800–1530
Nº 23·07
ADMIT ONE
FULL DAY
0800 – 1530
CREW
O.M. + 4
WWCC ON FILE · ALL AREAS
great moments > perfect shots.
shoot in full uniform · great MOMENTS, not specific shots · exec first — light's best early · the key image is relationships + belonging · staged is fine if it's authentic · schedule your own breaks · copy that ·
THE KEY MESSAGE — Belinda Parkes · Comms & Engagement
BCHS · a public school competing on being real
Strong relationships, connection, students who enjoy being at school. Professional and high-achieving — but warm, caring, relationship-led. The point of difference against the polished private schools nearby isn't matching their gloss; it's being real.
"We want great moments as opposed to particular images — joy, connection, friendship, passion, pride, determination, confidence."
belonging — this is the whole thing
WE'RE AFTER
Genuine student–student friendship · student–teacher connection · joyful, engaged classrooms · student voice & leadership · quality work in action. A bank of images for ads, brochures, presentations, web.
BONUS — THE VALUES
Empathy · kindness · collaboration · communication · self-regulation / focus / determination. Grab them opportunistically if a moment reflects one.
★ KEY IMAGE
One strong shot for a magazine-cover article — BCHS as one of Australia's best. Focus on relationships & belonging. Must invoke emotion. Selects in 48h.
Q. exec portraits?
Not the standard portrait. Office or playground, relaxed. The 4 together = walking / around a table, never a lineup.
grab a visitor badge on arrival · Harper scribes names + classes · full uniform for anyone in frame · check the NOT-FOR-PUBLICATION list · if a great shot has a listed student, Belinda calls the parent · copy ·
BACKDROPS ON SITE
Colourful wave sculpture (front) + the multi-storey coloured buildings from the playground — high-res, for banners & the photo-wall.
CREW + ACCESS
Olivier Marcolin — Director / DOP · 0457 350 504
Student assistants: Harper Hilleard (scribe — logs names/classes), Kadyn Peters, Takylah Kelly, Lorna O'Donnell.
WWCC on file — complete the digital declaration for unaccompanied access.
PHOTO PERMISSIONS
| NOT-FOR-PUBLICATION list | on the day |
| Anyone in frame | full uniform |
| Great shot, listed student | Belinda → parent |
| Declined | keep on file |
KEY NUMBERS
duck in / duck out — teachers will flag visual moments · both breaks = playground candids · Belinda's not on site all day · TAP runs 1530–1730 if you extend · exec + key image are the must-haves · copy ·
RUN SHEET — THU 23 JUL rough — duck in / duck out, teachers flag the good stuff
| Time | What | Where / who |
|---|---|---|
| 0800 | Arrive, badge, brief crew | front office |
| early | Exec portraits + group | Principal + 3 DPs |
| P1 · 0925 | Visual Arts, Science, Music, ISTEM, Food Tech | Rose L1.15 · Janet L1.18 · Pat L1.8 |
| P2 · 1025 | English, HSIE, Marine, Drama | Iva L1.14 · Ali PAS 3 |
| 1125 | Playground candids | break |
| P3 · 1155 | Maths, Science, Outdoor Ed, PASS | Renae L2.16 · Marty D1 |
| P4 · 1255 | Sport, Metalwork, Textiles, Japanese, Photography | Sports Hall · Rose L1.15 |
| 1355 | Playground candids · ToM prac L1.12 | break 2 |
| P5 · 1425 | Marine, Timber, English, Maths Enrichment | Caleb MC · Adam L2.3 |
| 1525 | Wrap — check vs must-haves | — |
| 1530+ | TAP — Music / Art / Drama (optional) | if extending |
DELIVERABLES
Key-image / cover selects 48 hrs
Full edited gallery 1 week
Volume 80–120 img
Usage full — web + print
RIGHTS · SCHOOL PUBLICITY
LOGISTICS — grab a visitor badge / lanyard on arrival. Belinda's here for most of the day, not all of it. Both breaks are yours for playground candids. Kit stays minimal — one light / reflector, an assistant holds it. Schedule your own breaks.
PRE-SHOOT
□ WWCC digital declaration submitted □ call sheet signed off by Belinda □ full-res kit + backup □ shot the wave + coloured buildings
— tick before you leave the studio
MUST-HAVES
Key image ★
Principal + 3 DPs ★
Exec group ★
Interaction / learning ★
EVERYTHING ELSE = BONUS