Why I’m Starting a Blog as an Industrial & Mining Photographer
I’ve been meaning to start this blog for a while now. Between the travel, gear maintenance, and last-minute shoot requests, it’s always tough to find the right time—but it’s time to sit down and do it.
I work as an industrial and mining photographer, and if you’re in this line of work (or adjacent to it), you know it’s a very specific niche. It’s not exactly models on the beach or lifestyle shoots—it’s hard hats, early mornings, and a lot of problem-solving. But that’s what I love about the industry and at least half the draw of industrial and mining work.
The reason I’m starting this blog is simple: I want to share more of what goes into this kind of photography. People see the final images—maybe on a company’s website, in an investor report, or printed large at a trade show—but they don’t always realize the work that goes on behind the scenes. Whether it’s figuring out how to light a dark, dusty underground tunnel or timing a shot perfectly while a 300-ton truck rumbles past, there’s a real art (and challenge) to it.
I’ll be using this space to talk about things like:
The gear I rely on in tough conditions
How I approach shooting in hazardous or high-stress environments
Why composition matters just as much on a drilling rig as it does in a studio
Whatever happens to be on my mind or needs to be said to scratch that mental itch
I also want this blog to be a source of insight for anyone who’s curious about what goes into industrial work. It’s not always glamorous, but it’s real, technical, and creatively satisfying in ways I never expected when I started.
So, if you're into photography that involves steel, dirt, machinery, and a fair bit of logistics, welcome. I’ll be sharing as consistently as I can between shoots (or when I remember). And if you’ve got questions or topics you want me to dive into, feel free to reach out.
See you on the next post—probably from somewhere noisy and covered in dust.
