Solar Eclipse
Glasses Design, Promotional Photography, & Event Coverage
I designed custom solar eclipse glasses for the Columbus Metropolitan Library, created the promotional photography, and event coverage surrounding the 2024 eclipse. The project blended product design, campaign‑ready visuals, and documentary‑style photography. It ultimately reached thousands of people across central Ohio and appeared in two Columbus newspaper articles featuring my photos.
The Challenge
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Create eclipse glasses that were safe, branded, and visually appealing
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Produce promotional photography that felt modern, energetic, and community‑focused
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Document the eclipse event
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Capture authentic moments of families, kids, and community members experiencing the eclipse
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Provide press‑ready images for local news outlets
The Approach
I designed the eclipse glasses with bold, high‑contrast graphics that aligned with the library’s brand while still feeling fun and celebratory. For promotional photography, I created a series of lifestyle‑driven images featuring a family interacting with the glasses. These images were later featured in two Columbus newspaper articles covered the availability of the solar eclipse glasses.
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On the day of the eclipse, I photographed the event, capturing candid moments of excitement, curiosity, and community connection.
Key Features
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Custom Eclipse Glasses, branded, safe, and designed for mass distribution
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Promotional Photography, lifestyle images used across library marketing channels
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Event Documentation, candid coverage of families and community members during the eclipse
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Press Features, two Columbus newspapers published articles featuring your photos
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Community Impact, glasses distributed across central Ohio, supporting safe viewing for thousands
A graphic I designed which includes two photos I took. The background is Main Library. The foreground is two young customers wearing the eclipse glasses I designed.
Two stickers I created for the library to hand out before, during, and after the event.
The solar eclipse glasses featured in a newspaper article posted on their website.
Graphic created to use on the website as a feature story.
The Outcome
The solar eclipse project became a standout community moment for the library, with thousands of glasses distributed across central Ohio and promotional images used throughout the system. The event photography captured the excitement of the day and helped tell the story of the eclipse through the eyes of families and readers.