Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Photography Studio in North Ridgeville
Founded in 1980, Madere's SpectraLight Photography & Design is a family-owned studio dedicated to preserving memories through personalized photography services. Our expertise spans photo restoration, senior portraits, executive portraits, and custom family sessions conducted in natural settings or our studio. We combine digital technology with traditional artistry to repair damaged photographs and create timeless images. With decades of experience, we prioritize client comfort and satisfaction, offering tailored packages and retouching services to enhance every portrait.Our commitment to quality is reflected in our community involvement, professional affiliations, and recognition through awards from organizations like Wedding & Portrait Photographers International. We serve Northeast Ohio and beyond, ensuring every client receives exceptional service and heirloom-quality results.
Services
Photo Restoration
Senior Portraits
Family Portraits
Executive Portraits
Glamour Photography
Wedding Photography
Digital Retouching
Custom Framing
Photo Books
Community Presentations
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized portrait sessions tailored to individual family dynamics and preferences.
- Our team provides 24-hour turnaround for executive portraits when schedule permits.
- Digital retouching specialists eliminate imperfections while preserving natural expressions.
- Owners have taught photography courses at Cuyahoga Community College and adult education programs.
- Recognized with awards from international photography organizations like WPPI and SONOPP.
Associations and certifications
- Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI)
- Professional Photographers of America
- Professional Photographers of Ohio
- Society of Northern Ohio Professional Photographers (SONOPP)
What people say
Relaxed experience
Excellent retouching results
Professional service
Personalized attention
High-quality prints
Services
Photo Restoration
Specializing in restoring damaged photographs using digital technology and traditional artistry. We repair stains, tears, cracks, and water/fire damage to revive faded memories. Our process preserves historical value while enhancing visual clarity for modern display.
Executive Portraits
Urgent professional portraits with 24-hour turnaround when available. Sessions focus on polished, retouched images for business profiles. Includes lighting expertise and digital enhancements to create polished, career-focused portraits.
Family Portraits
Custom photography in homes, parks, or studio settings. Captures family dynamics through relaxed, natural expressions. Includes location flexibility and personalized composition to reflect each family's unique environment and relationships.
Senior Portraits
High school senior photography combining traditional and creative poses. Sessions highlight individual interests and hobbies with digital enhancements. Offers multi-pose packages and personalized design options for yearbook and keepsake prints.
Digital Retouching
Professional editing to remove imperfections and improve photo quality. Services include blemish removal, color correction, and composite imaging. Enhances portraits while maintaining natural facial expressions and authentic appearance.
People
Mark Madere
Owner & Lead Portrait Designer
Photography instructor and award-winning photographer with 40+ years experience. Taught at Cuyahoga Community College and received international recognition from WPPI. Specializes in portrait lighting and community-focused photography services.
Doreen Madere
Graphic Designer & Retoucher
Visual communications specialist with Art Institute of Pittsburgh training. Handles studio graphic design and digital retouching. Recipient of Gold Key Award and Rotary Vocational Art Student of the Year. Focuses on enhancing client portraits through digital artistry.
Questions
What photography services do you specialize in?
We specialize in senior portraits, executive portraits, family portraits, photo restoration, and custom print creation. Our services include digital retouching and personalized session design.
How long does photo restoration take?
Restoration timelines vary by damage severity, but we provide free consultations to examine your photos and give accurate estimates for repair completion.
Can I get digital copies of my portraits?
Yes, we provide digital files sized for social media sharing. Files include our watermark to help family/friends identify the photographer when ordering prints.
Why are your print prices higher than retail stores?
Our pricing reflects professional lighting, posing expertise, retouching time, and archival-quality materials. We use professional labs with guaranteed fade-resistant paper for heirloom preservation.
Do you offer community education programs?
Yes, we provide photography workshops and presentations on preserving family photos. Mark Madere has taught at local colleges and community programs since 1980.
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