COVID-19 Policy Updates
Monday 29 November
I’m operating within the COVID-19 Protection Framework (traffic light system). I'll be keeping a record of each location that I visit for photo and video shoots and ensuring that face coverings are worn where required. If you’ve got any questions or concerns about your shoot just get in touch and I’ll be happy to help!
Monday 18 May
Following NZ’s return to alert level 2, I’m now able to provide a variety of photo and video shoots. I’ll be working in accordance with the Government’s guidelines on health and safety, as well as NZIPP’s guidelines for photographers operating during level 2.
For bookings, please fill out my contact form or flick me an email at sam@sampfordcathie.com and I’ll be happy to tee up a time and plan for your shoot!
Cheers,
Sam
Tuesday 28 April
With the recent change to alter level 3, I’m now able to provide zero-contact photoshoots and video shoots.
Starting from today, if you have a residential, retail or commercial project that’s available to be photographed, and that site is currently vacant or closed to the public, please book a shoot by using my contact form or by emailing sam@sampfordcathie.com and I’ll be happy to tee up a suitable time and action plan for your shoot.
If your project is residential and is currently occupied, please be aware that I will not be able to conduct a shoot until the alert level is lowered.
Once the alert threshold has been shifted to level 2, I’ll be available for all photo and video shoot bookings.
Cheers,
Sam
Monday 23 March
Following the government’s recent escalation of the COVID-19 alert level to level 4, I'll unfortunately no longer be available to shoot for the next four weeks while NZ is in self-isolation.
I'll still be working from home during this time, and am more than happy to assist with any remote requests, including video editing and image retouching.
During this time you can reach me via email at sam@sampfordcathie.com
Cheers,
Sam
Monday 16 March
The safety and wellbeing of my clients and my team is my top priority. Here’s how our process is changing in response to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Keeping our distance
As of mid-March, my second-shooter Charlotte and I are independently working from home and taking precautions to minimise the risk of exposure to the virus. This includes -
Following the government’s guidelines for hand-washing and cleaning
Keeping hand sanitiser available on all shoots
Avoiding touching any surfaces or objects when shooting on-location where possible
Avoiding physical greetings, including handshakes
We’re also adhering to recommendations outlined by the NZIPP for photographers operating in NZ - including:
Taking minimal gear to sessions where possible
Defering sessions if any team member of client feels unwell
Cleaning surfaces regularly
Deferring shoots for 14 days if a client has been overseas, or in contact with someone who has been overseas.
For Architecture & Interior Shoots
Thankfully, the majority of our work is low-contact and involved only a handful of personnel.
To help avoid contact, we recommend that (where possible) clients meet us at the shoot location to let us in, and then distance themselves from us during the shoot.
We’re also happy to pick up & drop off keys for access, or if you have a door with a keycode, consider setting us a temporary entry code for the shoot date, so that you don’t need to be there.
For Video Shoots
We’ll again be keeping physical contact to a minimum and avoiding crowded areas.
If you or anyone involved in an upcoming shoot are unwell or have recently been overseas, please let us know.
Whilst the situation is evolving constantly, we will continue to review these processes. At this stage we will continue to offer bookings for our clients.
If you have any questions or hesitations about your shoot please get in touch to discuss these. Again; everyone’s health, safety and wellbeing are our highest priority.
I’ll also be monitoring the Ministry of Health guidelines for updates - available here
Stay safe out there!
Cheers,
Sam