Monthly Archives: October 2008

Toronto Photography 101 – Classes Start Soon!


Have you always wanted to produce images like a pro?
Have you ever looked at your photographs & said i love the photo but there is just something missing?
Well Eclipseman is here to help :)
Doug Sturgeon owner/founder of Eclipse Photography with a professional background in photography for the last 18 years will be leading the classes to motivate & inform you on the basics to take your photography to the next level.

We are offering photography classes for beginners with Digital SLR cameras.

Photography classes will commence on

Monday November 17 6:30-9:00 pm
Monday November 24
Monday December 1
Monday December 8
Monday December 15
Monday December 22

Classes are weekly on Monday evenings from 6:30-9:00 pm for a 6 week duration.
The location is 1001 Roselawn Avenue #433

This introductory course provides an opportunity for beginners with digital SLR cameras to learn camera function,
design & composition. Topics will include camera controls, exposure and metering, lighting, flash, composition and workflow and may change do the needs of our students.
Students require a digital SLR camera. Note : If you are considering purchasing a digital camera, it is recommended that you wait
until after the first class.

After the 1st week we will have weekly assignments to get you involved in your craft. We will also be having available in studio shooting
with models to show you effective lighting & how the pros do it.

The classes are small in nature for more 1 on 1 instruction with a maximum of 6 students.

Please reply or call me if you are interested in this class as we still have 3 spots left.
The cost is $495.00 + taxes due upon registration.

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Photography Tour in Italy | Lasting Images of Venice

Here are some final images i took while in Venice. Piazza San Marco square and its famous pigeons, St. Mark’s Basilica and the Rialto Bridge and the Grand Canal with the many canals that run thru Venice give a romantic feel to Venice. The architecture in San Marco square had a lasting impression of grand beauty.




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Toronto Concert Photos | Janet Jackson @ The ACC

Here are some recent pics from Janet Jackson’s concert @ The ACC. All pics were taken with the IPHONE, successful photos with the IPHONE during concerts from my experience come when the artist has little or no movement.
Madonna was hard to capture as she was always moving during the show. Janet on the other hand paused frequently while singing which gave me time to capture a better photo.
Movement is great in photos of people but only when you can distinguish what or who they are if that is what you are trying to achieve. Share your concert tips under comments :)
Enjoy the below photos of Janet :





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Montreal Concert Photography | Madonna Bell Centre October 2008

Madonna opened up the first of a 2 night gig @ Bell Centre, Montreal. She opened up with Candy Shop sitting on a throne with one leg provocatively propped over one of the arms. Madonna was very loose on stage & was smiling quite frequently during the show, even after announcing her impending divorce with Guy Ritchie.
The show was divided into 4 performances Pimp, NY Old School, Romani Gypsy, Rave Armageddon. Her dancers & band interacted freely with amazing choreography.
Madonna finished the concert with 4 Minutes, like a Prayer, Hung Up & Give it to Me. Madonna pulled of another amazing concert & looks like she is getting younger with age.

These below images were taking with my IPHONE. The lighting on stage also could not be controlled , but not too bad for a phone camera.



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Photography Tour in Italy | “Lasting Impressions”

Venice was an incredible experience to photograph in and meeting amazing photographers from all over the world was incredible. Yervant was simply inspirational to meet & work alongside during this workshop. I look forward to seeing everyone at WPPI in 2009. See below for some of my favorites.





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Photography Tour in Italy | Photographers of the Future In Venice

This image is very cute. I had a bunch of kids playing around me while i was shooting & before long they were imitating the model & me :)

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Photography Tour in Italy | Venice 2008

Here are some more favorites from Venice!



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Photography Tour in Italy | Venice Favorites

Venice was unbelievable to photograph gorgeous models with unbelievable backdrops.

See below for a few favorites , stay tuned in the upcoming days for more from Venice.

Also we will be launching our classes starting in November which will be limited  to six spots for novice photographers that would like to take their photography to another level. The tutorial will be more 1 on 1 with lots of time for individual attention. Classes will be $495.00 + taxes for a 6 week program. We have 3 spots left if you would like to reserve your spot please email us @ doug@eclipsephotography.com . All classes will be taught by Doug Sturgeon who has over 20 years experience in the photography industry & currently in his 13th successful year of business.


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Photography Tour in Italy | A night to remember in Venice !

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Photography Tour in Italy | Yervant In Venice

This past week i spent in Venice with YERVANT an incredibly talented photographer from Australia. Yervant has also won so many international awards for his wedding photography.
We spent the week exploring the dynamics of Wedding Photography in todays market .
Our group was from all over the world including USA, Singapore, Guatemala, Greece, Italy, Portugal, UK, Montenegro, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, Australia, Hong Kong.
Our time was spent in Yervants world of photography as we wandered thru the alley ways & piazzas of Venice observing Yervants style & also shooting along with him.
Below our some images taken with Yervant & his two gorgeous models.

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