On a recent trip to Hecla Mining Company’s Lucky Friday mine in Mullan, Idaho, photographer Jim Van Gundy takes a breather before heading underground. We’ve teamed up with Jim, a Spokane-based shooter, on several Hecla projects over the last 25 years. He’s one of the most experienced mining photographers in North America: a hard-working professional who knows his way around gritty environments—and who will go to any length to capture beautiful images. And, as you can see, a guy who thrives on a little danger.
