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Ted in Focus

Photography is my true passion, bringing out the best in me.

I dedicate time to capturing emotional moments that are striking, dynamic, serene, or simply natural.

San Francisco has been home for since 2010.

The Bay area, its grand city we've embraced & cherished. Despite having spent decades abroad, with international airports feeling like a second home. Living across various countries has strengthened my perspective on the world & my faith in humanity. Undoubtedly, my experiences have shaped me into an optimist & a creative soul.

Perhaps it's the result of walking in the shoes of others, sharing tables and adjusting to life in my adopted home countries.

* The Song “ Its a Bitter Sweet Sympathy” by Richard Ashcroft influenced this Website and the Many Faces we carry throughout our Life.

For a Detailed on Ted’s Education, Professional Skills, Early Work, Recent Work, Memberships, & Wanderlust Background.

July 2025: (NNAF) National Newspaper Association Foundation awarded Ted McDonnell First Place (Photo Essay) among all papers under 3,000

circulations for images from a festive start-of-summer weekend on Friday Nights on Main, the Wooden Boat Show and Belvedere Concerts in the Park.

May 2025; 2024 California Journalism Association awarded Ted McDonnell First Place for Feature Photograph & Photojournalism a Forth Place for Public Service Journalism and a Fifth place for Photo Story-Essay (division 7)

* 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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Ted’s Photographic Journey - Links

Ted’s Full Photo Bio -Ted In Focus

‍ ‍‍ ‍SPECIAL Dedication - Ole Friends & Love Ones

‍ ‍Ted’s Blog - Behind the Lens

‍ ‍Ted’s Retail - Printshop

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‍ ‍Ted’s ‘Pure’ Photographic Websites - Links

‍ ‍A Study in Photograph - .com

‍ ‍Photographic Library - .com

‍ ‍Vintage 70’s-80s-1990s - .net

‍ Topmost Gallery - .gallery

* Ted’s Pexels Image Bank Site - keeper

(Pexels.com viewers are currently tracking 9.7 Million views and hundreds of thousands of downloads since 3/2021 - 4/26)

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