Back Into The Furnace
I am sure sometimes during the Winter months in Northern Ontario the heat from the furnace is a welcomed companion during the shift.
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Faces Of Mining
I value the people I work with and love to create images for them to use as a thank you. They give me their time, patience and knowledge of the job while we are on location shooting. Here is a quick portrait I created of Brianne before we finished a shoot for Epiroc.
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Dec
5 Finger Discount
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0 Comment / December 17, 2018
I would like to give a big shout out to Anthony Gilin of www.minesafetysolutions.ca for sending me 5 pairs of MSS Gloves for me to give away to my clients while I am on site. I have some international shoots coming up so a few of these will be visiting other Countries in the New Year. If you see me on the job, come say hi, I just might have a pair left.
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Dec
Striving For Your Profession
Experience is earned. Experience is created. Experience becomes who you are. My photography is just one part of my brand as #miningphotog and to be honest its the smallest part of my business. Another part of the #miningphotog brand is bringing value to my clients beyond the scope of photography which resides in the business spectrum of the industry. Some people like to call it “professionalism”. This is word I hold true to my name and business on and off the site. Professionalism – the competence or skill expected of a professional. If you strive for professionalism every time in anything you do, it will become who you are and how you are known as an employee, boss, co-worker, spouse, friend, human.
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2 Decades On The Job
This MacLean Bolter is still in operation at Agnico Eagles Goldex Mine In Val D’Or, Quebec. Read More 21-Year old Maclean Scissor Bolter
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The Tool Is Only As Good As It’s User
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Technology is at the forefront of everything these days, making things faster and more efficient as well as simplifying the process. In photography we often hear the comment “your photos are amazing, you must have a good camera.” Yes, I do have a good camera, in fact I have 2. I have also heard people mention that eventually photographers might be out of work since everyone will be able to take high quality images with their phones. I agree everyone will be able to capture high quality images, but a high quality image of crap is still crap. We used to have saying in photography “garbage in, garbage out” which roughly translates to if you have a crappy scene, you are going to capture a crappy scene. Just because someone uses a good tool doesn’t mean they are going to get great results.
The tools are only as good as the users and in photography there is a lot more going on than just snapping the shutter. I need to know where to place my subjects for composition, I need to know how the images will be used for marketing, I need to know where to put negative space for copy and graphics as well as I need to know how to properly light the scenario so specific elements in the image are brought to the viewers attention. I also need to know how to direct my subjects in a situation that is constantly changing all the while keeping track of time for maximum efficiency. The only way you will get the same image with a cellphone is if you manage all of the fore mentioned elements or shoot over my shoulder lol. Photography technology has been advancing since the pinhole camera and will continue to advance but the fundamentals of good photography have not changed.
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The Design Of An Image
When I am creating custom images for my mining clients I know beforehand what media the images will be used for, how they will be used and for the most part, how they will be incorporated into the design of the marketing material. The subject of the photo whether that is a process, product or person should be easily and quickly identified. I do this by using leading lines, lighting and composition while leaving enough space for my clients to add copy (text) as well as other graphics. There is a lot of thought that goes into these types of images before the shutter is pressed and all the variables need to be known beforehand in order to create the most effective for the final product.
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Dec
You Can Feel The Cold
There was no getting away from your breath showing itself on this cold day while I photographed Canadian Exploration Services on the job in the Northern Ontario wilderness. CXS was recently highlighted in www.northernontariobusiness.com
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National Miners Day
On Dec. 6, 1907 in Monongah, WV, an explosion underground killed 362 miners making it the worst mining disaster in US history. I am thankful that today our standards in mine safety is a top priority that is discussed implemented and enforced and my thoughts are with all who have had lives taken away from them and their families.
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Dec
On Location Ice Wall Photo Shoot
It was a chilly day on the frozen lake but when you dress for the occasion it’s just another day at work. We hammered out this photo/video shoot with Epiroc in 1 day and even though the sun was high, the temperature was far below the freezing mark. Just like having the proper tools for the job when you are prepared, you work more efficiently as well as being safe from the environment you are surrounded in.
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