Mining Innovation Ontario
After being processed through a centrifuge this material can now be sent back with the ore to extract the remaining metals.

After being processed through a centrifuge this material can now be sent back with the ore to extract the remaining metals.

Besides photographing and creating images underground, in the shops or out in the field I also get requests to photograph the corporate portraits for the companies as well. I try to encourage the company to get each of the portraits done at the same time to ensure that they have the same look and feel when displayed on their marketing materials. Over and over I see websites where the companies profiles are a mixture of places, backgrounds and even quality.

It’s always nice to see images I have created being put to good use. This is a past issue of CIM Magazine that features one of my images on the cover.

Be sure to try and attend the 2014 CIM Convention this May in Vancouver.
Standing a few feet away the mine truck still towers over the driver. Morning exercises consist of climbing up into the cab of this giant machine.

Here is a recent image of the new Atlas Copco EMT50 (Electric Mine Truck) that is part of their new Green Line of products. The next round of photography will hopefully be underground to view this machine at it’s best.

Showcasing your staff can say a lot about your company. Not just to prospective buyers, but also to your employees. Showing your staff at work, in the shop, office or in the field shows that you take pride not only in your product but also your people. I am amazed at how many times I ask employees if they have ever had a image created of them doing their job……….most say never.

This pretty well sums it up I think. Please share this post to as many different people and sites as you can. Zero harm in 2014!
This heavy duty truck looks miniscule when photographed from across the open pit, but close up it’s a beast. You really don’t realize how big an open pit mine is until your inside it.


Here is another night image I created while touring the Essroc Cement Factory in Picton Ontario. The different color temperatures of the lights creates a unique ambiance to rather “grey” scene.

“James,
I really appreciate the professionalism and hard work you put into capturing images for our company. I have worked with photographers in the past and have been told by many people in the mining industry that they have never received the quality and quantity of images you provided us with. Even with extreme temperatures, scheduling surprises and VERY long days you were always working to make the most out of our time in Cuba and Alberta.
My senior management was thrilled with the results and very impressed with how quickly the images were returned and in such smart packaging!
I have no hesitation in recommending you to current and future contacts knowing you will make every effort to capture what the client wants and needs. “
Sincerely,
Gretchen Gordon
Advisor, External Communications
Sherritt International Corporation

If you wish to start a dialogue and discuss your project simply contact me via phone, email or my contact form.