About Us: We’re Southend Pier & Railway, the longest pleasure pier in the world.

 

The Southend Pier Brand: Think contemporary nostalgia; bold and colourful, with a nod to the past.

 

Purpose of Shoot:

• To capture a collection of stunning images that showcase the pier and its various attractions.

• To raise the profile of Southend Pier.

• To entice people to visit and experience Southend Pier through this photography, by appealing to the senses and emotions. We want them to feel they want to be here.

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Date of Shoot: May-June 2023

 

Image Requirements:

• Specification – We require a minimum of 200 Portrait and landscape shots, minimum of 300dpi.

• Content/Style – All imagery must feature blue skies, and be bold, vibrant, and energetic. Showcase a range of people from varying ethnicities, including families, couples, young adults and senior citizens enjoying the various attractions on the pier.

• Usage - The images will be used on our website, social media and general advertising in and around the pier.

• Licensing Terms – Out-right perpetuity.

• Locations – We require a selection of “blue sky” photos of the following:

  • 40+ General shots of the pier, to include:

    • Establishing shots (from shore / pier head)

    • Various people along the pier and at the pier head walking / sitting / chatting / laughing / admiring the view / binoculars / fishing / bird-watching

  • 20+ images of the Pier Trains, to include:

    • General shots of it going up/down the pier.

    • Various people buying tickets.

    • Various people boarding/alighting the train at the North Station.

    • Various people riding the train / admiring the view.

    • Various people boarding/alighting the train at the South Station.

  • 20+ images of the Crazy Golf, to include various people:

    • Buying tickets.

    • Playing / Celebrating

  • 20+ images of the RNLI Gift Shop, to include:

    • Various people browsing.

    • Various people purchasing.

    • Building in general/lifeboats.

  • 20+ images of Lazy Jacks Restaurant, to include view where possible and various people:

    • With menus at table.

    • Ordering food and drinks at the bar.

    • Eating / drinking /interacting inside.

    • Eating / drinking /interacting outside on the terrace.

    • Family eating a packed lunch.

    • Friends/couples enjoying alcoholic drinks.

  • 10+ images of the Offshore Café, to include various people:

    • Ordering food and drinks at the bar.

    • Eating / drinking inside and outside.

  • 10+ images of the Sandpit, to include view where possible and:

    • Various children playing.

  • 20+ images of Tea with the Tide, to include the view where possible and:

    • General offer (displays of cakes / setup shots on tables).

    • Various people browsing / Ordering cakes and drinks at the bar.

    • Various people eating / drinking /interacting inside.

    • Various people eating / drinking /interacting outside.

  • 20+ images of the Beach Huts, to include:

    • General shots of the area.

    • Fish and Chips Hut:

      • Various people ordering food.

      • Various people eating.

    • Burger Hut

      • Various people ordering food.

      • Various people eating.

  • 20+ images of the Pier Museum, to include various people:

    • Exploring the various exhibits.

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Photographer/Agency Requirements: An in-depth knowledge of Southend Pier is a must as the chosen photographer/agency will need to work independently, and manage all aspects of the shoot, including sourcing models/props where necessary, any costs should be included in your final fee.

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Data compliance is of upmost importance to Southend-on-Sea City Council. Where applicable, consent must be obtained. This must be factored in in the planning stage and on a shoot day it will be the responsibility of the photographer to manage. Consent forms will need to be issued for models and people featuring within the shots.