Eclipse creative

What Eclipse creative does

Eclipse Creative is a privately held, founder-owned creative services agency founded in 1994 and headquartered in Gahanna, Ohio (near Columbus). The company operates a 52,000+ square-foot integrated campus combining four purpose-built commercial photography and videography studios (15,000+ sq ft total, including a 7,000 sq ft Cyclorama, 6,500 sq ft Styleshoots system, 5,400 sq ft Daylight studio, and a dedicated eCommerce studio) with grand-format printing (efi VUTEK UV flatbed/roll-to-roll and Printer Evolution dye sublimation), Massivit 1800 3D printing, digital retouching with GRACol/SWOP color certification, design, ADA-compliant signage fabrication, and 3M Certified nationwide installation services. It serves enterprise clients across retail/fashion (Bath & Body Works, Victoria's Secret, DSW), food and beverage (Gordon Food Service, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bimbo, Inspire Brands), healthcare (Ohio Health, MedVet), financial services (Huntington Bank), manufacturing (Mettler Toledo), and cosmetics (Michael Malul).

The company makes money primarily through project-based professional services engagements — custom quotes with 50% upfront deposits — across photography, videography, 3D rendering, grand-format print production, 3D printing, design, digital retouching, and installation/fulfillment. Revenue streams span photography & videography, grand format printing, 3D printing & prototyping, installation & fulfillment, and design & digital services. The go-to-market is sales-led, with direct inquiries (website forms, phone, email) routed through owner Jeff Burt, supplemented by event-driven marketing (lunch-and-learns, art shows, workshops), community/association-based referrals (Entrepreneurs' Organization, AAF, local chambers), and content marketing (blog, "Creative Sparks" newsletter).

In recent years Eclipse Creative has pursued inorganic expansion: it spun off Eclipse Exhibits in 2023 to focus on trade show and event services, and in 2025 acquired Metcalf Printing (now Fine Print Division) for marketing collateral capabilities and Conquest Maps to enter B2C custom wall decor and B2B corporate gifting markets. Nearly 50 employees operate across creative, production, and operations functions.

Name

Eclipse creative

Legal name

Eclipse Creative

Website

https://www.eclipsecreative.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Eclipse Creative is a Columbus, Ohio-based creative services agency providing commercial photography, videography, 3D printing, grand-format print production, signage, design, and installation services from a 52,000+ sq ft integrated campus. It serves enterprise clients across retail, food service, healthcare, banking, and manufacturing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Creative Production Services

NAICS

Commercial Photography (541922), Graphic Design Services (54143), Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising (541850)

SIC

Services-Mailing, Reproduction, Commercial Art & Photography (7330), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Advertising Agencies (7311)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated Full-Service Creative Agencies (MPAAAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Fabrication & Scenic/Set Build (Custom Builds, Installations) (BPAFAGAK), Exhibition, Retail & Experiential Design (BPAHAKAL), Graphic Design & Visual Content Production (BPAFAIAC)

Keywords

• Commercial photography services
• Grand format printing
• 3D printing prototyping
• Environmental graphic design
• E-commerce product photography

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Photography & Videography Services: Commercial photography including fashion, product, lifestyle, and eCommerce imagery. Videography services for campaigns, social content, and brand storytelling. Pricing based on project scope with 50% upfront deposits standard.
2. Grand Format Printing & Production: Large format printing including UV flatbed, roll-to-roll, dye sublimation, and vinyl production for environmental graphics, signage, wallcoverings, and retail displays
3. 3D Printing & Prototyping: Grand format 3D printing services for retail displays, trade show exhibits, prototypes, and dimensional branding elements
4. Installation & Fulfillment Services: Nationwide professional installation services, project management, surveying, and finishing services for completed print and 3D projects
5. Design & Digital Services: Creative design services including environmental design, marketing collateral, digital retouching, compositing, and color management

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Eclipse Creative is an integrated commercial creative services agency that produces visual and physical brand content for businesses from a single campus in Gahanna, Ohio. The company operates four purpose-built commercial photography/videography studios (15,000+ sq ft), an in-house 3D printing facility using Massivit grand format technology, large format UV and dye sublimation printing, digital retouching, design, ADA signage, environmental graphics, and 3M certified installation services. Clients include national retail, fashion, food and beverage, healthcare, and financial brands that commission photography, video, 3D prints, trade show displays, and signage as managed end-to-end projects.

Product overview

Eclipse Creative is a creative services agency offering a comprehensive suite of visual and printing services from one campus in Columbus, Ohio. The company operates four purpose-built commercial photography and videography studios (15,000+ sq ft total) and full in-house capabilities for 3D printing (using Massivit grand format printer), grand format printing (VUTEk, dye sublimation), digital retouching (GRACol/SWOP certified), design, and installation services. Core offerings include Photography Services (with EclipseShoots e-commerce sub-brand), Videography & 3D Rendering, Digital Retouching & Compositing, Design Services, Fine Print (formerly Metcalf Printing), 3D Printing & Prototyping, ADA & Wayfinding Signage, Tradeshow & Event Signage, P.O.P. Signage, and Environmental Graphics. The company also operates Eclipse Exhibits (2023 spin-off for exhibit services) and acquired Conquest Maps (2025) for custom travel maps and wall decor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EclipseShoots: E-commerce photography service offering Eclipse Live, Eclipse 360, and Eclipse Horizontal systems for product photography and video content.
• Eclipse Exhibits
• Fine Print
• Conquest Maps

Products and services

• Commercial Photography Services
• Commercial Creative Studios
• EclipseShoots eCommerce Photography
• Videography and 3D Rendering
• Digital Retouching and Compositing
• Design Services
• Fine Print (Marketing Collateral)
• 3D Printing and Prototyping
• ADA and Wayfinding Signage
• Tradeshow and Event Signage
• Point-of-Purchase (P.O.P.) Signage
• Environmental Graphics
• Conquest Maps (Custom Push Pin Travel Maps and Wall Decor)

Quantifiable outcome

• High-quality food images increase online sales by up to 30%
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Conquest MapsstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Acquired in 2025, Conquest Maps is a Columbus-based company producing custom push pin travel maps and wall decor. Expands Eclipse into B2C products and corporate gift markets. Ross Worden continues to lead the brand.
• Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO)coreOthersJeff Burt, Owner/CEO, is an active member of EO and serves as Growth Director for the Central U.S. Region. EO provides peer-to-peer networking for business owners with 18,000+ members across 220 chapters in 75+ countries.
• 3McoreTechnology or IntegrationEclipse Creative is a 3M Certified Graphics Installation Company, enabling certified installation of 3M graphics products with access to premium materials and technical support.
• DreamScapestrategicTechnology or IntegrationEclipse Creative is a DreamScape Preferred Print Provider, authorized to produce wallcoverings using DreamScape premium media materials. This partnership enables custom printable wallcovering production.
• Executive Women International - Columbus ChapterminorOthersProfessional association membership providing networking opportunities with women business leaders in the Columbus region.
• Eclipse ExhibitsstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerEclipse Exhibits is a 2023 spin-off from Eclipse Creative, offering exhibit and event services with boutique local customer service and global reach. Provides tradeshow booth design, build, and execution services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• The Vomela Companies: The Vomela Companies is a large-format printing, signage, and visual merchandising group serving retail, event, and consumer brands with end-to-end production similar to Eclipse's integrated studio-plus-print-plus-install model.
• Moss (formerly Moss Inc.): Moss produces large-format graphics, exhibits, and event signage with national installation capabilities, directly overlapping Eclipse's tradeshow, retail display, and environmental graphics work.
• 4walls: 4walls provides commercial interior signage, environmental graphics, and branded environments for retail and corporate clients — closely mirroring Eclipse's environmental graphics and installation business.
• ColorEdge Visual Merchandising: ColorEdge is a visual merchandising and large-format print provider for retail and consumer brands, comparable to Eclipse's signage, retail display, and trade show production services.
• Squareshot: Squareshot is a specialized eCommerce product photography studio with automated workflows, directly comparable to Eclipse's EclipseShoots service line for high-volume online retail imagery.
• CBX (Creative Brand X): CBX is an integrated brand strategy and creative production agency serving CPG and retail clients with photography, design, and packaging work — comparable to Eclipse's design, photography, and retail display offerings.
• Foundry Visual: Foundry Visual is a commercial photography and video production studio serving retail and consumer brands with studio shoots, comparable to Eclipse's core photography and videography studio business.

Broad incumbents

• Innerworkings (HH Global): HH Global (parent of Innerworkings) is a much larger outsourced print, packaging, and visual merchandising provider, offering overlapping signage and print production capabilities as part of a broader procurement-focused portfolio.
• Prodigious (Publicis Groupe): Prodigious is the global production arm of Publicis, providing creative production including photography, video, retouching, and content at scale — a broader incumbent competing for the same enterprise content production budgets as Eclipse.
• Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) - Imaging Communications: DNP is a global printing conglomerate with large-format graphics, signage, and visual merchandising capabilities — a broad incumbent in the same production categories Eclipse serves at a regional/specialty scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EclipseCorp614
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eclipse-corp

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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