Wow! 2023 marked 25 years of the Olmsted Spirit 5K race and 2-mile walk. It’s been quite a “ride.” 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 $266,000.00 in college scholarships to Olmsted Falls graduating […]
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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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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,
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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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
2022 Olmsted Spirit 5K was Fun for Everyone! Read More »
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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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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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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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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For years I’ve been bored with photographing fireworks. Fighting the crowds to get a good spot, dealing with hot and humid July weather, bugs, crying children… the list goes on. I’d rather stay home and chill-out with the Mrs. – UNTIL NOW! A few years ago I read an article by a photographer who
Fireworks photos with a unique twist… these aren’t your mamma’s snapshots! Read More »
