
The photo above taken over 40 years ago is the photo that finally hooked me on photography as a lifelong passion.As I look at it now, it really was not that special, but at the time I thought it was amazing and could not believe that Iwas the person who created it.
I had just purchased a Pentax K2 camera and had been out taking photos all day at the many beaches in Gloucester and Manchester which are oceanfront towns near my hometown of Danvers Ma. Digital Photography was a long way into the future, so all the photos I took that day were with slide film. So back then Kodak sold film and slide film in 24and 36 exposure film cannisters and you needed to make your photos count or it became very expensive very fast.
This particular photo was taken at Singing Beach in Manchester Ma. and after I printed it up, I got all kinds of positive feedback and encouragement. So naturally I learned of a photo contest at the local photo shop and entered the photo, and actually won. Cool, I won $50 and got my photo displayed in their store and boy was I hooked.
From that shot and the recognition that I received, I eventually decided to try making money with my photography along with the support of my day job. My wife was working in real estate at the time and the lady she worked for owneda commercial building in the downtown section of Danvers and after doing a few real estate shootings for her was offered3 months free rent to make a go at the photography business. I worked the 11 – 7 night shift at the time, so I did that and worked all day making a go of it in the photography business.
Well my wife Sue and I kept that pace for a couple of years and had to make a decision about leaving my day job to concentrate full time on the photography business, which everyone thought was a crazy idea, except us. But it worked outand we are still at it 40 years later and have photographed over 2000 weddings, thousands of high school senior portraits,and so many other kinds of photo assignments. It’s a wonderful thing to do something you love for a living, they say it’s not like work at all, and I have to agree. And it all started with that little sunset picture in this post.
Ed Mercer
Latest posts by Ed Mercer (see all)
- DJI P4 Multispectral Drone - September 25, 2019
- How to make icons larger on a mac image folder update - June 10, 2019
- Photography Quote Test - May 2, 2019
Seriously all kinds of great material.
http://cialismsnntx.com/
funciona cialis 20 mg
cheap cialis
impressioni uso cialis
[url=https://www.cialismim.com/]buy cialis online[/url]
You expressed this adequately!
https://www.cialisfidel.com/
leg cramps with cialis
cheap cialis
cialis cena u apotekama
[url=http://cialisttk.com/]cialis generic[/url]
You said it terrifically!
http://cialispego.com/
getting cialis in australia
cialis 20mg
cialis generico italia contrassegno
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
You actually mentioned it very well!
http://cialisttk.com/
acquistare cialis con paypal
cialis 20 mg
cialis ohne ed
[url=http://cialispego.com/]cheap cialis[/url]
You explained it fantastically!
http://cialisttk.com/
cialis mayoreo mexico
cialis online
caremark prior authorization form for cialis
[url=http://cialisttk.com/]cialis 20 mg[/url]
With thanks. Ample facts.
http://cialismsnrx.com/
black woman in cialis commercial
cialis without a doctor prescription
cialis covered under medicare part d
[url=http://cialisttk.com/]buy cialis online[/url]
Thanks a lot! Lots of forum posts!
http://cialisttk.com/
chewing cialis tablets
cialis 20mg
cialis australia whirlpool
[url=http://cialispego.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
Amazing write ups. Appreciate it!
https://www.cialisfidel.com/
cialis 121doc
cialis online
cialis 5mg kopen
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cialis generic[/url]
Cheers, Ample info!
https://www.cialismim.com/
get cialis prescription
cialis 20 mg
grosir cialis
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
You actually revealed it exceptionally well.
http://cialispego.com/
effects of cialis on fertility
cialis without a doctor prescription
cialis tablets in lahore pakistan
[url=https://www.cialismim.com/]buy cialis online[/url]
Amazing data. Many thanks!
http://cialismsnrx.com/
incompatibilitГ cialis
cialis without a doctor prescription
levitra mД± cialis mi forum
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]cheap cialis[/url]
Seriously lots of valuable knowledge.
http://cialismsnrx.com/
wie bekomme ich cialis
cialis generic
nome generico de cialis
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cheap cialis[/url]
You definitely made your point.
http://cialispego.com/
can you take cialis with metoprolol
cialis without a doctor prescription
cialis bph package insert
[url=https://www.cialisfidel.com/]cheap cialis[/url]
Useful info. Kudos!
https://www.cialisfidel.com/
how to split cialis pill
cialis 20 mg
cialis Г¤gypten
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]cialis online[/url]
Useful information. With thanks!
http://cialispego.com/
prendre cialis tous les jours
cialis 20 mg
cialis et risque cardiaque
[url=http://cialisttk.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
Incredible plenty of superb data!
https://www.cialismim.com/
melhor horario para tomar cialis diario
buy cialis online
priapism with cialis
[url=http://cialispego.com/]cialis 20 mg[/url]
Wonderful posts. With thanks.
http://cialismsnntx.com/
what is equivalent to cialis
cialis 20mg
cialis saignement de nez
[url=https://www.cialismim.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
Terrific content, Many thanks.
http://cialisttk.com/
cialis flebite
cialis 20mg
can you purchase cialis over the counter in canada
[url=https://www.cialisfidel.com/]buy cialis online[/url]
Nicely put, Thanks!
http://cialismsnrx.com/
cialis with diovan
cialis generic
viagra levitra cialis compare
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
You’ve made your point very nicely!.
https://www.cialismim.com/
cialis generique paypal
cialis without a doctor prescription
how soon does cialis start to work
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]cialis 20 mg[/url]
Terrific information. Thank you.
http://cialisttk.com/
does cialis stop premature ejaculation
buy cialis online
vad kostar cialis pГҐ apoteket
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cialis generic[/url]
You reported it wonderfully!
http://cialismsnrx.com/
cialis 40 mg italia
cialis without a doctor prescription
cialis with prescription cost
[url=https://www.cialisfidel.com/]cialis 20mg[/url]
You made the point.
https://www.cialismim.com/
cialis generika gefährlich
cialis without a doctor prescription
cialis patent expiration date
[url=http://cialispego.com/]generic cialis[/url]
Seriously a good deal of terrific information.
http://cialisttk.com/
cialis nedir zararlarД±
cialis generic
cialis rocks
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]buy cialis online[/url]
Valuable info. Cheers.
http://cialisttk.com/
can i drink beer with cialis
cialis 20 mg
cialis and morphine
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]generic cialis[/url]
Truly tons of amazing info.
http://cialismsnrx.com/
cialis generic soft tabs
cialis online
cialis betegtГЎjГ©koztatГі
[url=http://cialispego.com/]cialis 20mg[/url]
You actually revealed this terrifically!
http://cialispego.com/
cialis aumenta el tamaГ±o
generic cialis
is it safe to buy cialis from canada
[url=https://www.cialisfidel.com/]buy cialis online[/url]
You actually said this adequately!
http://cialismsnrx.com/
il cialis aumenta le prestazioni sportive
generic cialis
cialis daily side effects
[url=http://cialispego.com/]generic cialis[/url]
Seriously lots of beneficial material.
https://www.cialisfidel.com/
cialis once a day 5 mg 28 tablet
cialis generic
cialis 20mg a day
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]cheap cialis[/url]
You revealed that superbly!
http://cialisttk.com/
cialis increase nitric oxide
generic cialis
cialis kaboom
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]buy cialis online[/url]
You actually revealed it well!
https://www.cialisfidel.com/
cialis 5g erfahrungen
generic cialis
cialis and extenze
[url=http://cialispego.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
Amazing quite a lot of superb data!
http://cialispego.com/
contraindicaciones para tomar cialis
cialis 20mg
cialis melhor preco
[url=http://cialispego.com/]generic cialis[/url]
Really many of valuable information!
http://cialisttk.com/
il medico di base puГІ prescrivere il cialis
cialis generic
offizieller preis cialis
[url=http://cialispego.com/]buy cialis online[/url]
You made your stand pretty well..
http://cialispego.com/
cialis soft forum
buy cialis online
cialis and clonazepam interaction
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]generic cialis[/url]
This is nicely said! .
http://cialisttk.com/
generic cialis cipla
cialis without a doctor prescription
buy brand cialis online
[url=https://www.cialisfidel.com/]generic cialis[/url]
Incredible many of valuable facts!
http://cialismsnrx.com/
cialis farmacia ahumada
buy cialis online
can you take cialis and ibuprofen together
[url=http://cialisttk.com/]cheap cialis[/url]
Fantastic facts. Many thanks!
http://cialismsnntx.com/
precio en farmacia del cialis
buy cialis online
can i take cialis with citalopram
[url=https://www.cialisfidel.com/]cialis 20mg[/url]
Regards! I appreciate it!
http://cialispego.com/
time for cialis to kick in
buy cialis online
viagra cialis and levitra australia
[url=http://cialispego.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
You made the point!
http://cialispego.com/
online cialis europe
cialis 20 mg
site fiable pour achat cialis
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
Thanks a lot. A good amount of posts!
http://cialisttk.com/
cialis scheda tecnica
cheap cialis
vorteile cialis
[url=https://www.cialisfidel.com/]generic cialis[/url]
Amazing lots of excellent data!
https://www.cialisfidel.com/
cialis why the bathtubs in ads
cialis online
liquid cialis peptides
[url=https://www.cialismim.com/]cialis 20 mg[/url]
Cheers, An abundance of facts!
http://cialisttk.com/
psychological dependence on cialis
cialis 20mg
cialis does it help with premature ejaculation
[url=http://cialisttk.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
Truly tons of good data!
http://cialisttk.com/
peut on prendre cialis tous les jours
cialis 20mg
cialis depok
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cialis generic[/url]
Thank you! Quite a lot of advice.
http://cialismsnrx.com/
seguro comprar cialis por internet
cialis 20mg
is it ok to take cialis with adderall
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]generic cialis[/url]
You actually revealed this exceptionally well.
http://cialisttk.com/
acheter cialis a andorre
generic cialis
cialis et paracГ©tamol
[url=http://cialispego.com/]cialis online[/url]
Cheers, Good information.
http://cialispego.com/
taking cialis and poppers
cialis 20mg
cialis kullandД±m
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]buy cialis online[/url]
You actually suggested this exceptionally well.
http://cialispego.com/
cialis livrГ© 24h
buy cialis online
buy generic cialis canada
[url=http://cialisttk.com/]cialis 20 mg[/url]
Thank you! I value this!
http://cialisttk.com/
how much is cialis at costco
generic cialis
differences between cialis and viagra
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]generic cialis[/url]
Thanks, An abundance of facts.
http://cialismsnrx.com/
cialis viagra levitra e vivanza
cheap cialis
price of 5mg cialis
[url=https://www.cialisfidel.com/]generic cialis[/url]
You said it very well..
http://cialismsnntx.com/
how quickly does cialis work
cialis 20mg
cialis and kidney transplant
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cialis generic[/url]
Wow loads of good advice!
http://cialismsnntx.com/
composition chimique cialis
cheap cialis
cialis tempo efeito
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cheap cialis[/url]
You stated that perfectly!
https://www.cialisfidel.com/
generique cialis belgique
cheap cialis
acquistare cialis on line ГЁ reato
[url=https://www.cialisfidel.com/]cialis 20 mg[/url]
Lovely material. Thanks!
http://cialisttk.com/
what price is cialis
cialis without a doctor prescription
cialis senza desiderio
[url=https://www.cialismim.com/]cialis 20 mg[/url]
Thanks a lot. I like this!
http://cialismsnntx.com/
cialis effetti collaterali diarrea
cheap cialis
cialis aus indien gefährlich
[url=http://cialisttk.com/]cialis online[/url]
Nicely put, Regards.
http://cialispego.com/
buy cialis overnight shipping
cialis 20mg
donde puedo comprar cialis en gdl
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]cialis generic[/url]
Nicely put, Many thanks.
https://www.cialismim.com/
mixing yohimbe and cialis
buy cialis online
cialis kampanyalarД±
[url=https://www.cialisfidel.com/]buy cialis online[/url]
You expressed that effectively.
http://cialismsnntx.com/
price cialis thailand
cheap cialis
cialis order online uk
[url=http://cialispego.com/]cheap cialis[/url]
You said it adequately.!
https://www.cialisfidel.com/
cialis originale in contrassegno
cialis online
apcalis oder cialis
[url=https://www.cialismim.com/]cialis 20 mg[/url]
Effectively spoken genuinely. .
http://cialisttk.com/
cialis oral gel
cialis without a doctor prescription
differences levitra viagra cialis
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
Thanks a lot, Very good information.
http://cialisttk.com/
cialis 50mg palsu
generic cialis
cialis viagra levitra samples
[url=https://www.cialisfidel.com/]cialis online[/url]
Good data. Many thanks!
http://cialisttk.com/
cialis scientific discussion
generic cialis
cialis o viagra que es mejor
[url=https://www.cialismim.com/]cheap cialis[/url]
Seriously many of helpful facts.
https://www.cialisfidel.com/
ou trouver du cialis en vente libre
buy cialis online
cialis 5 mg nota 75
[url=http://cialisttk.com/]cheap cialis[/url]
With thanks. Great information.
http://cialismsnrx.com/
cialis and exforge
cialis 20mg
cialis bestellen ervaringen
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cialis without a doctor prescription[/url]
Good info, Regards.
http://cialismsnrx.com/
most effective way to use cialis
cialis 20 mg
cialis seriГ¶s online bestellen
[url=http://cialisttk.com/]cialis generic[/url]
Thank you! Awesome information.
http://cialismsnntx.com/
se puede tomar priligy y cialis juntos
cialis 20 mg
how old you have to be to take cialis
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cialis 20mg[/url]
You actually said it exceptionally well.
http://cialismsnrx.com/
can cialis be taken every day
cialis online
cialis e retinite pigmentosa
[url=http://cialispego.com/]generic cialis[/url]
Cheers. Numerous content!
http://cialispego.com/
what is half life of cialis
cialis 20mg
cheap cialis brand
[url=http://cialisttk.com/]cialis generic[/url]
You have made your position very well!.
http://cialismsnntx.com/
quando scade brevetto del cialis
cialis without a doctor prescription
promoГ§ГЈo cialis diario
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cialis 20mg[/url]
Great forum posts. Many thanks!
http://cialismsnntx.com/
cialis kaГ§ saat etkili
buy cialis online
can my girlfriend take cialis
[url=http://cialismsnrx.com/]cheap cialis[/url]
Thank you! Quite a lot of knowledge.
http://cialismsnrx.com/
taking cialis as needed
cialis online
cialis vedlejЕЎГ ГєДЌinky
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]cialis online[/url]
Beneficial facts. Cheers.
http://cialismsnntx.com/
kaufen cialis 20mg
cialis online
cialis buy online australia
[url=http://cialismsnntx.com/]cialis generic[/url]