Looking forward to creating new images for my clients but for the next little while I will be working from home and showcasing past images for your viewing pleasure lol. Here are some images I have created over the years for MacLean Engineering. A shoutout to Stuart Lister for trusting me with creating some equipment visuals. www.miningphotog.com
When collaborating with a new client we discuss the photography needs in regards to media, variety and application. If you contact me to discuss photography I will ask you what you images you have used in the past and we will discuss the different ideas to showcase your product in a way that is different than previous images.
My goal with all my images is to get people to view it, read it, click it and ask for more information about it. My goal is to create a variety of high impact usable images to be used on my clients website, marketing materials, trade show booths and their social media platforms as well as featured articles in trade magazines. Sometimes we have the time for elaborate setups and sometimes I am shooting on the fly but each time I present my clients with the best product I can create.
If you think your company is lacking on visuals I would love to talk to you. I will look at your content, your image library and I’ll be honest with you from the start if I think you already have great photography or if there is room for improvement.
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This Caterpillar Haul truck was only stationary for a few minutes where I managed to capture this image and then get out of the way.
Most people will never see the true scale of innovation, technology, safety and sustainability the mining industry encompasses. I have been fortunate enough to create images that showcase the mining world above and below the earth as well as the people whose lives are dedicated to it’s success. There is so much of this industry I have yet to see and photograph as it is continuously evolving and this is what pushes me to get to the next level of creativity.
How do you create a 15-hectare nursery packed with row upon row of shrubs, trees, plants grasses and more? Easy, one pot at a time.
I walked Eldorado Gold’s nursery (located just outside of Olympiada Greece) from end to end with 30+ degree temps and what felt like 100% humidity. The smells of the planted inhabitants would breeze across my nose in the wind as I would stare at the vast size of the area. By far this was the biggest nursery I have ever seen or photographed.
A look back at a great series of images I created for Metso in 2015 inside the ball mill. I had a great experience for my first time in a Ball mill and these two gentleman ensured all safety procedures were in place for a successful photography shoot.
“I see you there walking around my personal space, chasing the equipment, people and light as it fades into my horizon. Many have come before you, many have succeeded in capturing my good side but many have also failed. Show me respect and walk safely within my domain and I will reward you with captured glimpses that will stay true to the end of time.” ~ The Open Pit
Back again, the Jumbo Drill, one of my favorite machines to photograph. This image was captured this past fall deep underground at Island Gold Mine just outside of Wawa Ontario Canada and was recently used displayed in Social Media. https://www.northernontariobusiness.com/industry-news/mining/wawa-area-mine-plans-for-expansion-2024459
Stop it, just stop it.
In between eating, sleeping and fishing over the holidays I got to catch up on some of my mining magazine browsing and I was still surprised to see low grade, over processed cellphone images being submitted for magazine articles. You know the ones I am referring too – quickly captured on a cellphone and then manipulated with an app where the colors are non existent in the real mining world. They look exactly like the top image I have attached below.
Any images featured in magazines, social media news or other related professional industry criteria should be of a standard you want your company to be known for.
Why?
Because if you don’t, your competitors will.
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