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A Funny Moment with Fred Griffith of WEWS “The Morning Exchange” in Cleveland

Fred Griffith of Cleveland's WEWS Morning Exchange at Grand Pacific Junction in Olmsted Falls

Waaaay back in 1996, I photographed the late Fred Griffith and Connie Dieken of WEWS “The Morning Exchange” in Cleveland. Fred passed away at the age of 90 yesterday (July, 19, 2019).

In the summer of 1996, I photographed Fred and Connie in vintage costumes at various shops at Grand Pacific Junction in Olmsted Falls to promote the city's annual Heritage Days festivities. …

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2019 Olmsted Spirit 5K Race a Huge Success

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*2019 Olmsted Spirit 5K Race finish line at the Olmsted Falls Middle School.*

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 $261,000.00 in college scholarships to deserving Olmsted Falls graduating seniors. …

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Amazing COMAN KX3232 Monopod Worth Its Weight in Gold

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FINALLY! The COMAN KX3232 Monopod checks all the boxes for a high quality camera support at a reasonable price! It includes tripod-like feet that steady it like a tripod. So for travel photography, I can leave my bulky tripod at home! …

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2018 Olmsted Spirit 5K Race Raised $10,000 for OFHS College Scholarships

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The participants and families of the 2018 Olmsted Spirit 5K race. Photo by Ohio based photographer Mark Madere - SpectraLight Photography — *Participants and families at the 2018 Olmsted Spirit 5K race.*

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 $244,000.00 in college scholarships (as of 2018) to deserving Olmsted Falls graduating seniors.

These students have demonstrated selflessness by serving and/or giving back to their community throughout their young lives. In 2018, the event raised $10,000 in scholarship money! …

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St Baldrick’s Foundation children’s cancer research: My head shaved in less than a minute!

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Watch my head get completely shaved in this high-speed video in support of St. Baldrick's Foundation children’s cancer research. …

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40th Anniversary: Kayak Trip from Brockway, PA to New Orleans

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Putting on the final touches to their hand crafted kayaks on March 25, 1978 are Brockway, PA area residents Bill Giovanelli, Chuck Dollard, Ron Morrison and Paul Camuso. On April 30th, they would begin their adventure at Toby Creek in Brockway to New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico. They completed their journey on July, 29, 1978. (Photo: Mark Madere | SpectraLight Photography) — Putting on the final touches to their hand crafted kayaks on March 25, 1978 are Brockway, PA area residents Bill Giovanelli, Chuck Dollard, Ron Morrison and Paul Camuso. On April 30th, they would begin their adventure at Toby Creek in Brockway to New Orleans and the Gulf of Mexico.
(Photo: Mark Madere | SpectraLight Photography)

Back in 1978, when I was a photography student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, I caught wind of an adventure brewing in Brockway, PA – a town about 10 miles from my hometown of Du Bois, PA.

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SpectraLight donates portrait session to Rainbow Babies auction

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We are thrilled to support Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital with the donation of family portrait for their Ride The Rainbow 2018 – Growing Our Big Back Yard auction. Watch the one-minute video, above, for details.

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Olmsted Spirit 5K Race – Running Through a Fire Station!

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The 2018 Olmsted Spirit 5K Race is almost here!

A unique feature of the race is that all runners pass through the open bay doors of the Olmsted Township fire station. You’ll see that in this video from the May 7, 2017 race in Olmsted Falls, Ohio.

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Superman Exhibit – From Cleveland to Krypton | Cleveland Public Library

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I grew up watching old Superman re-runs on TV so when I heard about the Superman exhibit at the Cleveland Public Library – I just had to go!

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How to Photograph the Total Solar Eclipse on 8/21/17

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Total Solar Eclipse 2017: A Guide to Viewing and Photographing it — Hudson Henry Photography

Here's a great video with tips and tricks to view the August 21st, 2017 total solar eclipse. The sun will cross the U.S. from Oregon to South Carolina. This rare event is a great opportunity for photographers – both amateur and professional.

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