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30
Aug
I See The Difference
Uncategorized / 0 Comment / August 30, 2020

There is a difference.

I see it immediately. The “cut it out and paste it” scenario. It’s a quick inexpensive way to showcase a product and some are really good, others? Well, not so much lol. You can tell when some thought has been put into the final image. The cut-out is precise, the scale matches the surroundings and the rendition gives a good representation of what the equipment will look like in it’s natural environment.

I may be biased, but nothing beats the real thing in it’s real environment. #miningphotog.


23
Jan
Inside The Kiruna
Mining / Mining Equipment / Photography / 0 Comment / January 23, 2020

POV (Point Of View) from the cockpit of this Atlas Copco’s Kiruna truck.


13
Nov
The Yellow Truck Road
Mine Photos / Mining Equipment / Photography / underground / 0 Comment / November 13, 2019

Before I went underground I photographed this Epiroc MT42 minel truck coming out of the Island Gold Mine portal.  It’s a bit of a tricky image as the sun was just starting to rise over the horizon and the entrance to the portal was still dark in shade.   I have my ways. 

#miningphotog #epiroc #MT42 #haultruck #islandgold


11
Jun
The Kiruna Of Coleman Mine
Mine Photos / Mining / Mining Equipment / 0 Comment / June 11, 2019

Finally had a quick opportunity to photograph another (my second) Kiruna truck while I was at Coleman Mine just outside of Sudbury Ontario. The last time was one of my first visits to the site in 2011.


19
Feb
It’s Just A Haul Truck
Mine Photos / Photography / 0 Comment / February 19, 2019

But it’s a sexy haul truck. At least that is how I look at it. I have photographed a wide variety of haul trucks over the years and yes they can all look the same but when they are in their environment they take on a different form. This all comes down to being at the right place at the right time. I didn’t just “see” this image, I waited for it to happen. I knew the route, I saw the lighting peak under the clouds and I positioned myself so that the sunlight cross lit the truck as it was making it’s turn.


8
Jan
Faces In Mining
Uncategorized / 0 Comment / January 8, 2019

I created this quick portrait of Michael after we and the team finished another successful photoshoot with Epiroc here in Northern Ontario. It’s always a pleasure working with Michael and the Epiroc Team as we are constantly bouncing ideas off each other in order to create some unique images.


20
Jul
Professional Images for a Professional Industry
Commercial / Crappy Vs Snappy / Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / Photography / Sudbury Ontario / 0 Comment / July 20, 2018

Continuing on my last post in regards to cellphone images used in social media and marketing I thought a related visual would “drive” my point home.  The importance of having a professional image archive on hand for your company is a must.  Think of how many times images are used in your companies marketing. Social media, websites and trade magazines are all part of your companies image and you never know when your product, company or employees will be featured in one of the media.    Your product, facilities and your employees are a representation of the company and should always be showcased at their best, especially when showcasing it to the industry.  Look at my attached image.  Which one has more “impact”. The cellphone snap or the professionally created image?  s


20
Dec
It Doesn’t Snow Underground|Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins
Commercial / Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / Sudbury Ontario / 0 Comment / December 20, 2016

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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6
Oct
The Mine Runner | Mining Industrial Photographer Sudbury
Commercial / Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / Sudbury Ontario / 0 Comment / October 6, 2015

Friday I was underground with Atlas Copco having an upclose look at the new Mine Runner Unit.  This unit is a one stop shop for drill accessories delivered right to your door……..or level.

James Hodgins Mining Industrial Photographer

James Hodgins is a Sudbury based Mining Industrial commercial photographer with over 20 years of professional experience.


1
Jun
Mining with Maclean Engineering | Mining Photog Sudbury
Mine Photos / Mining / Sudbury Ontario / 0 Comment / June 1, 2015

Last week I had the fortunate opportunity to work with some crew from Maclean Engineering in Timmins and Quebec photographing some older and new models of Maclean Equipment.  It was great to see equipment from 20+ years still on the job and also some new “very clean” machines that had just arrived on site.  The Maclean Crew were nothing but professional, considerate and helpful throughout the whole trip. Thanks again Maclean Engineering, it was a pleasure creating images for you.

Last day, last photo.  The GANG.

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James Hodgins is a mining industrial photographer in Ontario Canada