Before relocating to Nashville, TN, to expand my commercial photography network, I had the incredible opportunity to document the construction of a wind turbine for a leading engineering company in Southern Alberta, Canada. The project took place in a remote location in the picturesque Southern Alberta region, and we were fortunate to have ideal weather conditions on this particular day that allowed the construction to proceed smoothly. One of the highlights was capturing the intricate process of a massive Liebherr crane lifting and connecting the assembled rotor blades to the wind turbine tower. With precision and skill, the crane operators carefully maneuvered the blades into position, aligning them with the turbine hub. The sheer size and weight of the blades made this a delicate and challenging task, requiring rigorous safety protocols and highly skilled operators. Through strategic positioning and various angles, I captured the awe-inspiring scene, conveying the intricate choreography as the crane operators meticulously guided the blades into their final positions, showcasing the scale and grandeur of the operation.
Photographing a WWTF Civil Engineering Project
As a photographer specializing in documenting engineering projects, I've had the privilege of being given access to many unique places over the years. A recent commission from a leading construction and engineering company to capture the renovation of a wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) provided an extraordinary opportunity to shed light on a process that often goes unnoticed.
The project began with a series of exterior architectural shots, showcasing the main building where the majority of the renovations were housed. As I ventured into the facility, I was struck by the sheer complexity of the systems that lay within. The intricate network of pipework, augers, and filters, was a testament to the ingenuity of the engineers who designed them. I documented each room and component vital to the treatment process, showcasing how the latest renovations and technologies are enhancing efficiency and ensuring environmental compliance at the highest levels.
Showcasing Shell's Innovative Gas Station in Calgary
As an architectural and commercial photographer, I had the privilege of capturing Shell's cutting-edge gas station at the Calgary International Airport. This modern facility boasts a car wash, convenience store, and EV charging stations alongside traditional fueling services right outside the airports arrivals and departures.
Through careful composition and lighting, I highlighted the sleek design and innovative features of this impressive structure. The twilight hours provided an opportunity to capture atmospheric shots of the illuminated gas station. By framing the station's lighting against the deep blue sky, I created visually striking images that showcase the allure of this modern facility.
Lethbridge Brio Salon Group Portrait & Headshots
Shooting for Brio Salon was a great opportunity to work on a large studio group portrait and craft an image that showcased each of their 29 staff members. Rather than using stairs, or bleachers like grade school photos, we built a set of various boxes, stools, risers and chairs that allowed us to pose the group in a more unique way.
After the set was built, we brought the whole team in and posed them one by one. The team then walked off their marks, we covered the set in canvas, before having them return to their pose.
I shot a sequence of around 40+ frames making small changes to expressions and individual poses that could then be edited in post to have the best possible final image. Shooting with a tripod made the editing process more efficient.
We didn't have enough canvas to cover the set and the foreground, so after the group was photographed we moved several pieces of canvas around frame by frame so we could fill in the foreground in post.
Following the group portrait we shot individual headshots on a separate set. A huge thanks goes out to Kristopher Orr for helping on this entire shoot, couldn't have done it without him!
