Mining

26
Nov
Just Any O’l Image Wont Do!
Marketing / Mine Photos / Mining / Mining Equipment / Mining Magazine / Photography / 0 Comment / November 26, 2019

When it comes to using images for marketing materials just any o’l image wont do. There needs to be some balance between the image and the copy. Negative space is required to add text and graphics and if the composition of the image doesn’t work then the marketing material will not reach it’s full potential.

Having an end goal when creating images is always in my mind when I am looking through my viewfinder and creating the space needed within the frame is just one of many goals for each image.


25
Nov
“It’s not that I am smart, I just try things until I get it right.”
Marketing / Mining / 0 Comment / November 25, 2019

Just like the mining industrial industry I am constantly learning and testing new technology within my business. It could be monitoring a content post (just like this one) to see if it gets a higher reach to prospective clients or it could be a new app to increase post production efficiency. You should be constantly trying new things within your environment to see if it can be improved by any marginal percentage.

I have a saying “It’s not that I am smart, I just try things until I get it right.”

You learn from failures as well as success but only if you try new things.


19
Nov
Working In The Dark
Mine Photos / Mining / Mining Equipment / 0 Comment / November 19, 2019

Around the clock this Caterpillar 980K and it’s operator work to keep the payload going through the crusher. In the recent months I have been trying to create images of the night shift workers as they tend to get overlooked when creating images.


12
Nov
Creating A Blurry Image
Mine Photos / Mining / Photography / The People / 0 Comment / November 12, 2019

There is a difference between capturing movement and movement that was captured. The latter is usually unexpected and due to improper exposure, settings and more than likely user error. I remembered recently for one lesson during my dark room class (a few decades ago lol) we had to capture motion using panning and slow shutter speeds. Combined with a recent facebook post from a friend who was showcasing some amazing motion blur images of the Portland International Raceway, I decided to add more motion to my mining images on my next shoot.

As I saw the haul truck slowly coming towards us I quickly changed my camera settings to a slower shutter speed and politely asked Asteria and Brian to stay very still as it crept by. I wanted to capture the movement of the vehicle behind them and with this shot I got exactly that.


11
Nov
Here Comes The Boom
Marketing / Mine Photos / Mining / Mining Equipment / 0 Comment / November 11, 2019

Before this jumbo get’s in front of the face I had a few minutes to capture the front view. I like using the leading lines of the booms to draw your attention to the operator.


8
Nov
2 Brains Are Better Than Mine.
Marketing / Mining / The People / 0 Comment / November 8, 2019

In his book “Think and Grow Rich“, Hill described the Mastermind principle as, “The coordination of knowledge and effort between two or more people who work towards a definite purpose in a spirit of harmony…no two minds ever come together without thereby creating a third, invisible intangible force, which may be likened to a third mind”, also known as, the Mastermind.

I find surrounding yourself with goal oriented, like minded individuals a powerful tool. I have been lucky enough over the years to draw upon (and still do) the knowledge of my mentor Robert Provencher and over the past few years my good friend Victor CEO of www.Pendaproductions.com

I have had the privileged to work with Victor on sites in Canada, the US and Greece and with the completion of each project I gain more knowledge and understanding within my business. To be able to call someone with questions in relation to your business and know that you will get honesty and insight from a different view and perspective is an invaluable resource.

Within any business or industry look for those individuals that exceed the norm, work hard and are willing to pass on their knowledge because in the end you will both be closer to achieving your goals no matter what they are.


25
Oct
Gain Their Confidence
Mining / Photography / The People / 0 Comment / October 25, 2019

Most people that I know of especially in the mining industrial industry do NOT like having their image taken. I can see it in their eyes within seconds of them realizing why we are there to begin with. This “photo fear” is also multiplied when they have no prior notification that I was coming and so I must quickly gain their confidence within a few minutes…….an elevator pitch if you will. Luckily, I have been doing this for years and have confidence in my communication skills as well as my photographic skills but my subjects don’t know that. I need to convey to them that I will make them look good, that I will make them look good doing their job and that I can create a portrait of them better than any cellphone snap they have had in the past.

Within those few minutes we need to come up with a game plan for the scenario, I need to see the “what where when” of the environment and formulate my plan of attack to get the images. Of course there is a lot more talking in between frames and setups but the one thing I learned is to always be the first to open the dialogue and listen to what they tell you when you ask your questions.

It took me many years and many modifications to my communication technique and I am still modifying it today. Practice your elevator pitch, practice your communication skills because we utilize our customer service skills before we even touch our equipment. At the end of the session, when it is time to create the “looking at the camera” portrait, they have 100% confidence with what I am doing and I know I can create an image that they will have confidence in.


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.

#miningphotog #brazilmining #miningphotography


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.



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