Mining

6
Oct
Playing With Penda
Marketing / Mine Photos / Mining / Photography / 0 Comment / October 6, 2019

Well that’s a wrap here in Nevada with www.pendaproductions.com where I covered some open pit photography as well as Aerial Drone photography by Penda CEO Victor (Certified Canadian and US Drone Operator). It’s great working with the Penda team and the products they produce are outstanding especially their mining client videos and graphics. If you want to take your marketing and branding to another level just get in contact with my friend Victor at Penda.

A big thanks to my friend Chris Greef for assisting me on this trip as well as the last. It was very much appreciated.

Note: Victor and I went to Kindergarten as well as the beginning of high school together and actually lived on the same street, it wasn’t until a few years ago we reconnected via the mining industry. Small world.


6
Oct
Tagging Along With The Tour
Marketing / Mining / Photography / 0 Comment / October 6, 2019

The initial site tour when we arrive is sometimes a great opportunity to capture some candid images with client interaction. During this time not only am I trying to photograph usable images, I am also mentally taking note of where the sun is in the sky and the trajectory of where it is going and where it was. This helps determine the right time of day to photograph specific locations on the site without using any external light sources.

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27
Sep
A Mining Portrait Momento
Mine Photos / Mining / Photography / The People / 0 Comment / September 27, 2019

I had Chris assist me on a recent assignment where it was his first time underground so of course I had to create my signature mining portrait for him as a memento. It was great having the extra pair of hands,eyes and thought process of another creative during this trip. Thanks again Chris.


26
Sep
Mining Is Family
Mine Photos / Mining / Mining Magazine / Photography / Sudbury Ontario / The People / 0 Comment / September 26, 2019

A familiar image popped up in my “memories” feed today so I revisited this session that took place way back in October 2008 when I started to photograph more underground sessions around Sudbury, Ontario. I created some underground work environment images as well as a “Family Portrait” for one proud father as both his daughters are involved in the Mining Industry and still are today. We were fortunate to have all three on site during this shoot so of course I create a keepsake memento for them.


25
Sep
Balancing The Scale Of An Image
Mine Photos / Mining / Mining Equipment / Photography / 0 Comment / September 25, 2019

From afar mining equipment look smaller than they really are and it’s not until you get up close to them that you see the enormity of these machines. I always try to get some human interaction between the equipment and the environment so you can see the difference in size. Using smaller vehicles that everyone is familiar with like trucks and cars or placing an operator within the frame can easily give the viewer the reference needed to visualize the overall size of the heavy equipment.


20
Sep
Decreasing The Dust
Agriculture / Commercial / Industrial / Mining / Sudbury Ontario / The People / 0 Comment / September 20, 2019

Vale uses a few different methods to manage dust control at their Sudbury Ontario tailings facility. One method (seen here) is the spreading of straw using agricultural equipment across the tailings pond.


16
Sep
Capturing The Mine Life From Above
Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / The People / 0 Comment / September 16, 2019

Victor (President of www.pendaproductions.com) flies his drone across the site capturing cinematic visuals that are like no other. Panning across the scene his drone records the hustle and bustle of the mine site in a way that keeps you captivated. I will often be hovering over his shoulder while he flies mesmerized by the view on his screen which is unlike the scenes I capture on the ground.


14
Sep
It’s All About The Visibility
Mine Photos / Mining / The People / 0 Comment / September 14, 2019

I just finished the underground portion of my week long stay here in Northern Saskatchewan and I am surprised I didn’t get my new digs a little more dirty. I finally had the chance to wear my new high vis overalls that I got from my friend Anthony Gilin of www.minesafetysolutions.ca. If you are need of some new safety gear like gloves and work wear be sure to check out his inventory. You might even recognize some of the images I created on the website.


3
Sep
The Subtle Art Of Cleanliness
Mine Photos / Mining / Shop People / underground / 0 Comment / September 3, 2019

I remember my father getting annoyed with me when I would use something and put it away (in a place other than the place I retrieved it from) and as I got older I understood why. Clutter wastes time. Even if it’s a few seconds looking for a tool, over time, those seconds accumulate into minutes and minutes into hours. An organized workstation is an efficient workstation.

Whenever I am in a shop now I always pay attention to the organization and cleanliness of the area and this maintenance bay at Coleman Mine did not disappoint. Everything had it’s place and these individuals took pride in their work as well as their work environment.


23
Aug
Underground At Laronde
Marketing / Mine Photos / Mining / Mining Equipment / The People / underground / 0 Comment / August 23, 2019

This image was created for MacLean Engineering at the Agnico Eagle Laronde Mine in Quebec. I used a balance of ambiant lighting from the machine as well as 2 external strobes to add a bit of shadows where needed to draw your attention to the operator



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