Paul Lender

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Left of Center Photography is simple, relaxed, fun photography that captures clients being themselves. The studio comes to you so that your photos are in the places that are part of your memories.

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2011 Cleveland Triathlon – United Cerebral Palsy

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Without a doubt, one of the most rewarding relationships that I’ve developed has been with the incredible people at United Cerebral Palsy.  Three years ago I became involved with them when I volunteered to help shoot pictures of their involvement with the Cleveland Triathlon.  I had a reason to help out in that a friend from high school had a son that had CP.  Little did I know what I would be getting into.  Back then it was a dozen or so families that pushed and pulled their children around the downtown in an effort to raise money and awareness for UCP.  Since then the number of families has grown and so have the abilities of those children that were once pushed and pulled.  This year two of them rode bikes and one walked the course on her own!   It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you just try.

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - Biker

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - Runner

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - Just Try

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - The Bike

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - The Run

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - Finsh!

I’ve taken this exact same picture of Chris and Tyler three years in a row.  I will take it again every chance I get.

UCP Cleveland Triathlon - Superman!

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Tyler said "Go!'

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Team Tyler

Team Tyler crosses the finish line during the Cleveland Triathlon on Sunday. Eleven families of children with CP took part in the race to raise money of United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cleveland.

As the families reached out for donations I began to wonder if there was something other than money I could offer. I asked Team Tyler if I could photograph the race for them. With one parent taking part and the other watching their other children, I knew photography wouldn’t be the highest priority. My offer ended up getting presented to UCP and they wanted to know if I could shoot all the families. I didn’t even think about it. Of course I would and they could have the images to use for promotion for next years race and pass along to the other UCP families that raced that day.

The rest of the images are HERE.

Congrats to UCP, the racers, the volunteers and the families involved for a great event. I’d say I’m looking forward to photographing it again next year, but my wife and I are thinking of actually racing in it as part of Team Tyler! Of course, if we decided not to race, I will definitely be there with my camera in hand to capture the day again.

Read more about Team Tyler HERE

Give a Little

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

I will be shooting the Cleveland Triathlon for Team Tyler and all the other UCP families taking part August .

Make a Donation – Stop Down and Cheer – Join Team Tyler or any of the other UCP Team’s taking part in the race this year!

 

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