Photoshoot FAQs
Thank you for your interest in participating in our September 2023 photoshoot. Your support helps us build a diverse image library that we can use for our future campaigns and communications. Your time and involvement will help us in our work to promote better mental health for people across the nation.
Please take the time to read our FAQs below prior to completing our sign-up form
What is the purpose of the photoshoot?
We’re organising a photoshoot so we can have a new range of photos that we can use for future campaigns and external communication materials. We intend to use these photos for both online and offline materials.
Why a joint photoshoot?
Mental Health UK and Rethink Mental Illness work closely together as partner charities. We are combing our resources to help reach as many people as possible when trying to promote this photoshoot.
When and where will the photoshoot be taking place?
The shoot is taking place over three days in July and early August, with final dates to be confirmed soon.
Location and specific dates:
In the event that we will need to cancel, we will try to give you as much notice as we can. Once you have been confirmed as a participant, we will email you to provide you with further information closer to the time.
Will I be paid?
Yes. You will be paid £50 per half day and travel expenses covered within a reasonable amount. Lunch will be provided.
What rights do I have over the photographs taken?
On the day of the photoshoot, we will ask you to sign a consent form, confirming that you are happy for us to use your images in future external communications to prospective and existing supporters for the next 5 years. Should you decide to withdraw your consent afterwards, you can email [email protected].
Will I have a say over how I will be involved on the day of the photoshoot?
Your comfort is our priority and we’ll be joined by a professional photographer as well as Mental Health UK staff members. We ask for your cooperation to follow our brief, where you can, to ensure that the photos we take are suitable for our campaigns, and our experienced photographer will be assisting in the direction of this.
Why are you trying to promote inclusivity within the photoshoot?
The UK is made up of people of many ethnicities and abilities and we want to be able to visually reflect this within our supporter communications. According to the 2021 census, the UK population’s ethnicities are made up of 81% white, 9.6% Asian, 4.2% black, 3.3% mixed race. The census also revealed that 17.8% are classified as disabled.
Please note that we will only be able to accept participants who are over the age of 18.