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Amazing Photo Restoration of Historic ZR-3 German Zeppelin – aka: USS Los Angeles

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  I’m thrilled to share a recent photo restoration that I completed of a remarkable historical photograph… a panoramic image capturing the German zeppelin ZR-3 landing at the Naval Air Station Lakehurst in New Jersey on October 15, 1924 – just over one hundred years ago! This iconic moment occurred about twelve years before the […]

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NASA Photo of Solar Eclipse

Smartphone Photography Tips for the April 8th, 2024 Solar Eclipse

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  As excitement builds for the solar eclipse on April 8th, I’ve compiled some tips for getting the best possible photos with a smartphone. [UPDATE: Order Our 2024 Solar Eclipse Montage and Support 3 Cleveland Area Non-Profits!]   Safety First: Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes during the eclipse as it

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Timeless Olmsted Falls Scenes From 20+ Years Ago… Including a Covered Bridge, Gazebos, Waterfalls and Train!

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  Vintage Olmsted Falls Wall Decor Available for Purchase! It has been over 20 years since I took my first scenic photograph of historic Olmsted Falls and I still believe this quaint little town has the most picturesque spots packed into a small area than any other place I’ve visited. Situated in Western Cuyahoga County,

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The 4 active tunnels of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike: Allegheny Mountain Tunnel, Tuscarora Mountain Tunnel, Kittatinny Mountain Tunnel, Blue Mountain Tunnel. Photos by Mark Madere of SpectraLight Photography - https://spectralight.com

Driving Through the 4 Active Tunnels of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike

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  This video features a drive through of the 4 active tunnels of the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike: Allegheny Mountain Tunnel, Tuscarora Mountain Tunnel, Kittatinny Mountain Tunnel, Blue Mountain Tunnel. Who doesn’t like a good tunnel… unless you’re claustrophobic? I’ll share my personal reflections in a moment. But first, a little history… (continues below this video)

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The 24th Annual Olmsted Spirit 5K Race was held on May 29, 2022 at Olmsted Falls High School in Olmsted Falls, Ohio. Photo by Mark Madere - SpectraLight Photography - https://spectralight.com

2022 Olmsted Spirit 5K was Fun for Everyone!

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  As the Founding Sponsor of the “Olmsted Spirit 5K Race/Walk” since 1998, SpectraLight Photography is honored to be a part of an event that has awarded over $260,000.00 in college scholarships to Olmsted Falls graduating seniors. These students have demonstrated selflessness by serving and/or giving back to their community throughout their young lives. In

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10-year-old wins female division of the 2022 Olmsted Spirit 5K Race!

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  A 10-year-old Olmsted Falls student won the female division of the Olmsted Spirit 5K Race on Sunday, May 29th – easily beating 20- to 40-year-old women in the prime of their running careers. Layla Ball finished with a 5K time of 22:07 – good enough for first place in the female division and 16th

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“Blast-from-the-Past” – SpectraLight Photography’s 1996 Promotional Video

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  Get ready for some “big” hair styles and clothing rarely seen in over a quarter of a century! In this video, we travel back to 1996 to experience a promotional video for our portrait studio located in our home on the corner of Bagley and Fitch Roads in Olmsted Falls.   We’ve been based in

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Video Scrapbooking – A Great Way to Save and Show-Off a Hard Cover Scrapbook

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  Scrapbooking takes a TON of time… if you want to do it right. And then only a few people can enjoy it. Well, not anymore! It starts with a lot of research, gathering of photos, newspaper and magazine articles, and so much more. Then there’s the design aspect… how to put it all together

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Easy-to-Use and Affordable Photo Restoration Software – PhotoGlory

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  Don’t let your precious memories fade away! With every passing day, your old photographs continue to deteriorate due to exposure from sunlight, humidity in damp basements, storage in hot attics and pollutants in the air.   You can now repair your faded and damaged photos yourself with “PhotoGlory” – an affordable and easy-to-use photo

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