mining photography

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Mar
It’s Only -24 Degrees Celsius
Commercial / Industrial / Marketing / 0 Comment / March 12, 2019

What could be worse than working outdoors in -24c temps? -34C of course. Living and working in Northern Ontario I go through all the weather spectrum’s throughout the year, from extreme cold to hot & humid (sometimes within the same week). I will be the first to say that I prefer hotter temps over colder weather but each have it’s pro’s and con’s when trying to create images on a tight timeline. Just like your PPE, proper clothing, hydration and food are all critical to a successful shoot, especially if the duration is 12 to 16 hrs.

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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.


21
Jan
Photos are simple.
Commercial / Industrial / Marketing / Mining / Shop People / Sudbury Ontario / The People / 0 Comment / January 21, 2019

They are easy to create and for most it’s as basic as pressing one button and voila, you have an image of the scene you wanted to capture. We scroll through hundreds of images on our social media feeds and only stop on the ones that catch our eye or our interests. Sometimes, that is all that is needed to grab someones attention. Sure it could be the title or even some of the copy associated with the image, but mostly it’s because of the picture. Eye catching images compliment content. It’s as simple as that. Yes, sometimes the images is used once and only once and then it is forgotten, but that is what all social media is comprised of so it is important in your marketing, branding, and social media to have images that stand out, catch your customers eyes and intrigue them to take the next step and read what you have to say about your company. Does it work? Yes it does. How do I know? Because I have built a career creating images for your industry.


3
Dec
Just Ask Any Of My Clients
Mine Photos / Mining / Photography / 0 Comment / December 3, 2018

“James Hodgins is a highly professional photographer that has always delivered great images of both our mining equipment products and our employees.  It has always been a pleasure to work with James and would highly recommend his work.”

Mariolen Hagen

Marketing Communications Project Mgr
Komatsu Mining Corp. Group

 

I strive to create the most dynamic images within every situation I am presented with while on site.  I try to create a photography experience that is professional and productive so that my clients know they are receiving images that will be an asset to their companies branding and marketing materials.

 


2
Oct
Safety Check Before The Climb
Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / Photography / Shop People / The People / 0 Comment / October 2, 2018

Keeping all hoses secure as routine maintenance is performed on this Alimak Raise Climber deep in the underground at Tahoe Resources Lakeshore Gold Mine


4
Sep
Before The Boss Breaks Rocks
Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / Photography / Sudbury Ontario / 0 Comment / September 4, 2018

I love it when I get to photograph equipment immediately after assembly when the paint is fresh, the tires are clean and there isn’t a scratch to be found like this Rock Breaker Scale Boss I photographed before it was shipped to it’s client.


15
Aug
Buckets Helmets Stickers And Design
Commercial / Mining / photomotion / The People / 0 Comment / August 15, 2018

It’s personal.  Like your favorite jacket or pair of shoes your head protection on the job is a part of you.  It’s familiar.  I actually take the time to look at the “personalization” of someones headgear.  The more it stands out, the better the image I always say.


4
Jun
Rolling out of the mine on rails | Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins
Commercial / Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / 0 Comment / June 4, 2018

There is always something going on when you are on site.  The hustle and bustle of a mine is everywhere around you and it’s sort of like a small town city that is always moving.  Everyone has their job to do and every job is an integral part of the operation no matter how big or small.  I enjoy walking around the site capturing the daily activities as they unfold and I am constantly scanning the area for an interesting image capture like this image where miners  are using the the rails to bring equipment and supplies in and out of the mine.

 


10
May
Candid images still require some thought | Mining Industrial Photographer
Industrial / Mine Photos / Mining / Sudbury Ontario / 0 Comment / May 10, 2018

I received a few messages in regards to my last post in regards to candid images while on site.  Do I use lighting, do I stage them am I stopping production?.  The answers are yes, no and no.  Photographing weddings over the years (I stopped 6 years ago) hones ones skill in anticipating a moment.  You look at the current scenario and visualize where the next moment will happen, so while on site if I do have lighting with me, I place my lighting where I think the “scene” is heading and anticipate the moment I wish to capture.  Just a little bit of extra light can help fill in some shadows and draw the focus to the subject of the image.

 


22
Mar
Mining People | Mining Industrial Photographer James Hodgins
Mine Photos / Mining / Sudbury Ontario / 0 Comment / March 22, 2018

He took a quick break in the action so that I could create his portrait which was used recently for Ascendant’s social media and trade show booth. I’ll say it again, my favourite aspect of being a Mining Photographer is photographing the people in their working environment.

 



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