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10 Years Later… Remembering an Amazing Wedding, an Amazing Couple

Looking back in time…

Happy 10-year anniversary to Allie Meyerhoefer and David Dischinger. On May 22, 2010, I photographed their wedding.

What really made this day special for me was being able to witness and capture their love for each other and their families which translated beautifully in their wedding photographs. …

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Maria’s Field of Hope – Prayers from Maria – Sunflowers | Avon and Sandusky

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Maria’s Field of Hope was first planted by the Prayers from Maria Foundation in Avon, Ohio in 2013, to draw attention to the lack of funding for childhood cancer. The field was inspired by the memory and spirit of Maria McNamara, who died at age seven on July 14, 2007 from a glioma – the second highest cause of cancer deaths in young people. The field is a way to love and honor the courageous children who are battling cancer and those we have lost. …

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We Created Fun Photos for the 2010 North Ridgeville Rotary Club Calendar

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North Ridgeville Rotary Club 2010 Calendar Cover by Mark Madere of SpectraLight Photography — *North Ridgeville Rotary Club 2010 Calendar by Mark Madere of SpectraLight Photography*

In 2009, I was asked by the North Ridgeville Rotary Club to donate my photography services for their 2010 Calendar. They sold it as a club fundraiser.

After meeting with members of the club, I suggested doing some “unusual” shots featuring a different member each month. I wanted the calendar to become a collector's item because of the fun photos I had in my “mind's eye.” …

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Unique 360° Aerial View of Cedar Point Amusement Park From Experimental Plane

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360-degree aerial view of Cedar Point Amusement Park – Sandusky, Ohio by Mark Madere of SpectraLight Photography — 360-degree aerial view of Cedar Point Amusement Park – Sandusky, Ohio by Mark Madere

Every now-and-then, a rare opportunity comes along that you just gotta grab. For me, it was a flight on an “experimental” airplane that my neighbor, Bob Kelly, built in his garage a couple years ago.

Amateur-built aircraft are licensed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as “Experimental.” Per FAA regulations, if an individual builds at least 51 percent of an aircraft, it is eligible to be registered in the amateur-built category. …

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Duck Tape Festival – VIDEO: Duct Tape Fashion Show Sets Guinness World Record

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Since the 2020 Duck Tape Festival was cancelled because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic; I went through my old archives and created this video to celebrate the 2014 festival. That's when a Guinness World Record was set for the most people modeling in a duct tape fashion show. It took place in Avon, Ohio on June 14, 2014. …

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360-Degree Photo of North Ridgeville Class of 2020 Graduation Ceremony

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This image was derived from a 360-degree photo taken at the graduation ceremony at the Aut-O-Rama Drive-In in North Ridgeville, Ohio. (Photo: Mark Madere - www.SpectraLight360.com) — *This image was derived from a 360-degree photo taken at the graduation ceremony at the Aut-O-Rama Drive-In in North Ridgeville, Ohio. (Photo: Mark Madere –* *www.SpectraLight360.com)*

Congrats to the North Ridgeville High School Class of 2020! “The world is your oyster.”

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every part of our daily lives and graduation ceremonies have taken on a whole new look as a result. High schools across the country have found creative ways of “social distancing” while still capturing the essence of graduation day. …

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Schoepfle Gardens – Lorain County Metro Parks

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This video highlights photos taken at Schoepfle Gardens – a park in Birmingham, Ohio in the Lorain County Metro Parks system.

Schoepfle Gardens is truly beautiful – 70 acres of botanical gardens and natural woodland bordered on one side by the Vermilion River. The gardens feature collections of rhododendrons, roses, cannas, hosta, shade plants, and a variety of shrubs, topiaries and trees. …

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Kayaking with My Brother George at Resthaven Wildlife Area – Castalia, OH

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In October 2018, my Christian Brother, George Mason, and I enjoyed a kayak adventure at Pond #7 at the Resthaven Wildlife Area in Castalia, OH – not far from the famous “Blue Hole.”

It was a warm, sunny day (got pretty sunburned as you'll see in the video) and had a great time relaxing on the water on a Monday when everyone else was grinding away at their day jobs. …

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North Ridgeville Fire Station Open House: Virtual Tour in 360°

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This summer I had the opportunity to photograph the new North Ridgeville Fire Station No. 1 Open House. But ordinary photos just wouldn't give the immersive feel that this large and complex structure presented.

I decided to photograph the station with a 360° camera and create a “virtual tour” with those images. The result of my work is seen above. If you're viewing this page from a computer – place your mouse anywhere on the photo, click and hold the mouse button and start moving the mouse in any direction. …

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