The Copper Carousel | Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins
Maybe my last image of Vale Copper Carousel glowing with heat and production.
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Mar
Shooting The Shotcrete Sprayer | Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins
My second favorite underground equipment to photograph is the Shotcrete Sprayer. Along the same lines as the Jumbo I think it has to do with all the different angles we can position the machine to create interesting images with leading lines and with different compositions. “It can be a messy job at times.” David laughed as I was photographing his portrait, “but I love it” he said.
22
Mar
It’s Always A Joy To Photograph Another Jumbo | Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins
Again I found myself face to face with my favorite piece of mining machinery to date………….the Jumbo. I don’t know what it is about this drill that get’s me excited. I think it’s because out of the countless times I have photographed it I have yet to run out of ideas on how to position it. I would love to have a day of just placing and photographing a jumbo. No shot list, no testing, just me and the Jumbo (and operator) and anything goes.
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The DR-1SB hydraulic jumbo drill, a single-boom hydraulic rig, is designed for drilling vertical, horizontal and angled holes in underground production or development headings. The DR-1SB has boom coverage of 5.46 m by 5.46 m (17’11” by 17’11”) and inner and outer turning radius’ of 4.19 m (13’9”) and 6.48 m (21’3”), respectively.
The DR-1SB features the Intelsense drilling control system, which includes the following features:
- Collaring
- Anti-jamming
- Automatic water monitoring with feed return if low pressure is encountered
- Auto return to start position after hole completion
- Control levers for operating percussion, rotation, and feed
The DR-1SB also includes robust drilling and carrier hydraulics that feature variable displacement piston pumps; specifically:
- Jumbo hydraulics: load-sensing, closed-circuit design for percussion, rotation, feed, and boom movements
- General hydraulics: load-sensing, closed center circuit design for optimal efficiency
- Steering hydraulics: load-sensing, closed center circuit design; stick steering with direct-acting control valve and two double-acting steer cylinders
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Mar
Quiet Times Underground When Going Electric | Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins
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0 Comment / March 16, 2017
Yesterday I had a quick chance to photograph Sandvik’s LH514E Electric Loader at Goldcorps Hoyle Pond Mine in Timmins Ontario. Noise levels are significantly reduced when comparing Electric to Diesel.
If you have a product that you require “Custom High Impact Professional Photography” contact James Hodgins Mining Industrial Photographer
10
Mar
From Print To PDAC | Mining Industrial Photographer
High quality photography is a key component to any visual marketing material. I often do not get to see my images in the final products used by my clients so as I was walking the trade show at #PDAC2017 I made sure to grab some snapshots of some of my clients marketing materials that featured images I created for them. There were some amazing booths at the show with some that were very eye catching, especially when the images were large, professional and had visual impact. I look forward to creating more images for new clients this Summer so that they will have a unique booth at PDAC2018.
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Mar
I Have Mined A Lot Of Clients Over The Years | Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins
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0 Comment / March 1, 2017
As I was looking over the guest lists for the upcoming PDAC Tradeshow I noticed a lot of familiar names that have now become my clients. I would like to take this opportunity with this post to thank all of you for your business and support. I have had a plan all along when I made the transition to Mining/Industrial/Commercial photography but it would not have been a success without all of you and your continued support and promotion of Mining Industrial Photographer. It has taken me across oceans, above the ground, below the surface and in some unique and challenging environments. It is never a dull moment. Thank You!
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Feb
Hey, I saw that same photo on 3 other booths today | Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins
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0 Comment / February 13, 2017
I know that stock photography is readily available and it could be useful when in a tight deadline (unless you create your marketing material a year in a advance) but why would a company want another companies image on their marketing material? On several occasions walking through industry trade shows I have seen the same image on several different booths. Shouldn’t the images in your marketing material be of your company? Your employees? Your products and services? The cost of stock photography to cover the companies branding usually ends up costing more than hiring a professional photographer to create custom images of the company. Your company! I always wondered if the people working the trade show booth get embarrassed when someone asks them who the person is in the picture and they reply “Oh. That’s just a stock photo”. Now I know not all marketing material requires custom images and most of the time advertising companies are on a tight deadline and need something fast, but, if time is available I do encourage to seek out a professional photographer for their photography needs.
16
Jan
Why Would They Need Professional Pictures?| Mining Industrial Photographer
IN THE MAIL THIS WEEK
It’s one of the first questions I get asked: “What would they need photography for?” (When I tell people what I do for a living.) Well, for one instance would be a companies “In House” trade magazine like Atlas Copco’s “Mining & Construction” magazine. Sure they could add snapshots thatemployees have taken with their cellphones but why make a company and product look sup-par? In house magazines are a great way to promote the company, products and the people who create them. Sometimes the images I create are not used for a year or two later when the information is relevant to the company. Like I say, it’s always better to have a photo archive on hand so you are not scrambling to provide High Quality Images at the last minute.
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Dec
Orange Always Compliments A Sunrise | Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins
Even though we were in a back parking lot within an industrial park yesterday morning Mother Nature gave us a great sunrise to work with. With hues of orange and purples cresting the horizon the 4LD had it’s final session it was transported to it’s final destination.
20
Dec
It Doesn’t Snow Underground|Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins
It’s true if you didn’t know it already. It doesn’t snow underground but the Grader still has a job to do by smoothing out the roads on a regular basis.
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