Ted in Focus

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My photography style, aptly named 'Pure,' is a testament to my passion for capturing experiences with depth and life. Eschewing Photoshop, I choose to present the authentic moments captured by my lens. Pursuing the art of photography since my early years has gifted me a distinctive perspective on the world, resulting in a treasure trove of timeless photographs spanning the vibrant decades of the 1970s, '80s, & '90s. Come find the celebrities from decades ago.

The Vintage Years Presents updated (6/24) with additional (cleaned up photos) photographs in the Eleven Docu-Gallery’s.

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‍ ‍‍ ‍Ted’s Photographic Journey - Links

‍ ‍ Ted’s Full Photo Bio -Ted In Focus

‍ ‍Ted’s Blog - Behind the Lens

‍ ‍Ted’s Retail Shop -Printshop

Ted’s Dedication to Friends & Love Ones - Dedication

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I am an optimistic soul, finding joy in the company of fellow creatives. Photography, for me, is not just a passion it's a calling—an avenue to create outstanding, loud, quiet, or simply lovely moments frozen in time. A globetrotter for decades, I've called a dozen countries home, with international airports serving as my second home. Living abroad has woven a rich tapestry of experiences, fostering a profound faith in humanity. Perhaps it's the result of walking in so many other people's shoes & sharing tables in my adopted new home countries.

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‍ ‍Ted’s ‘Pure’ Photographic Websites

A Study in Photographs

‍ ‍Photographic Library

‍ ‍Vintage 70’s-80s-1990s

‍ ‍Topmost Gallery

* Ted’s Pexels Image Bank Site

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Highlights, Awards and Recognition

My photographs on the European Image Bank site: Pexels.com has gained enough VIEWS to be in the 1% with over 9.7 million views (2021-2026) and hundreds of thousands of Downloads.

‍ May 2025: 2024 California Journalism Associationawarded Ted McDonnell First Place for Feature Photograph & Photojournalism 

‍ ‍Fourth Place for Public Service Journalism and a Fifth place for Photo Story-Essay. (Division 7)

July 2025: (NNAF) 2024 National Newspaper Association Foundationawarded Ted McDonnell First Place (Photo Essay) among all papers

under 3,000 - 5,000 circulations.

‍ ‍*** Top Professionals of America Awarded in November 1st 2024: 2024-2025 Marquis Who’s Who in America

‍ ‍** Top Professional of International Professionals Awarded in February 2005: International Who’s Who Historical Society

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Vintage Decades in Photographs

1990’s 1980’s 1980’s 1970’s