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Chairman of the Board
Mary Alice Ross maryaliceross@gmail.com
Delaware
President
Doug Peninger ncdoug01@triadbiz.rr.com
District of Columbia
1st Vice-President
George Singleton george.singleton6@verizon.net
2nd Vice-President
Anthony Rumley anthony@anthonyrumley.com
Secretary/Treasurer
Kevin Jiminez kevinjiminez@aol.com
Salon Exhibition Chair
Jessica Vogel jvogel@shelbywireless.net
Executive Director
Thomas McCollum seppa@comcast.net
***Don Engler Peggy Parkinson
Florida
***Bob Blanken Joe Tessmer ***Donna Campiz Kaye Newsome
Georgia
***Sally Jackson Jillstringfellow
Maryland
***Vanessa Ard David Corry
Mississippi/Alabama
***Patti Ford Gil Brady
Southern Exposure Southern Exposure magazine is an online publication of SEPPA and is published monthly.
North Carolina
Editor Doug Peninger NCDOUG01@triadbiz.rr.com 336-883-7104
South Carolina
Ad Sales & Business Manager Thomas McCollum seppa@comcast.net 888-272-3711
Tennessee
Article & Ad Submission 5th of each month On-Line Publication 1st of each month
Virginia
SEPPA
2712 Marcia Drive Lawrenceville, GA 30044 888-272-3711 www.4seppa.com Acceptance of advertising does not carry with it endorsement by the publisher. Opinions expressed by Southern Exposure or any of its authors does not neccesarily reflect the positions of the Southeastern Professional Photographers Association.
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***Karen Goforth Janet Boschker
West Virginia
***Clark Berry Greg Martin ***Mac Brown Barbara White ***Sharon Younce Robert Holman ***Brent Kepner Christie Kepner
***state president representative
Additional information of state events within the SEPPA Affiliate can be found using the state links below. Please view their websites by clicking on the web address and you will be re-directed. Delaware www.delawarephotographers.com
District of Columbia www.ppsgw.org
Mississippi/Alabama www.ppma.net
North Carolina www.ppofnc.com
South Carolina
Florida
www.ppofsc.com
www.fpponline.org
Georgia
www.gppa.com
Maryland www.marylandppa.com
SEPPA is a regional affiliate of Professional Photographers of America and hosts an annual District Image Judging. To learn more about PPA, click the PPA Logo.
Tennessee www.tnppa.com
Virginia
www.vppa.org
West Virginia www.ppwv.org
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Doug Peninger: SEPPA President ncdoug01@triadbiz.rr.com
First Day January 1, 2012 has come and gone and we are already in the second month of what promises to be an amazing year. Last fall, Southern Exposure began advertising a request for SEPPA members to capture an image on January 1. This “First Day” challenge was something we have never done before. This opportunity would allow members to illustrate whatever they chose. Images could range from scenics to candids to whatever spoke to them. I never dreamed we would we receive the amazing images which are about to be presented. Each image tells a story. Each image shares a moment in time complete with emotion and depth. You will see images ranging from a church processional to a moving day and everything in between. For me, this is a very special issue. We get to see our members as the storytellers they are. I am very proud of everyone and every image presented. If you did not enter an image for 2012, rest assured, you will have your chance for the FIrst Day challenge in 2013.
Doug Peninger SEPPA President Editor
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The SEPPA Board of Governors, at the 2010 meeting in Franklin, TN, approved the all new SEPPA Degree Program. The Southeastern Photographic Fellowship is now a reality! You can earn your new SPF Degree in two categories. The orange ribbon is earned with a concentration in print credits, the purple ribbon with a concentration in service to the organzation. The requirements for both options are completed with education and/or service credits. You may also achieve both Degrees, signafied by a purple and orange ribbon. SEPPA will post the Credit Chart and submission forms at a later date. Be sure to check back. All events, beginning April 1, 2010 will be eligible to submit for credit.
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Millers PPA
White House Michel Company Academy Productions
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“Alcohol Abuse” by Pat Lowe
Florida School Georgia School CPPA Convention
Tennessee Virginia Convention South Carolina LaMarr School PPNC Convention
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2012 Tennessee Spring Fling
For Photographers March 24-25-26 Pigeon Forge, Tennessee Bring The Family To Action Packed Pigeon Forge ! ! Great Shopping • Great Shows Nascar Theme Park • Indoor Water Parks Smoky Mountains • Dollywood Fishing • Snow Skiing • Hiking
Only $32.00 per night ! ! ! Norma Dan Motel www.normadanmotel.com 1-800-582-7666 Make Reservations Now
Bon Fire DJ & Party At The Farm Discounted Dinner & Show As A Group
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Blair Phillips
Radical Senior Photography www.blairphillipsphotography.com
“Back To Basics - Lighting” J. Wade Tipton
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Regina Starkey “Weddings On The Farm” www.honeysucklehills.com
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RICK GIBBONS
About the Artist
Certified Professional Photographer and Photographic Craftsman, Rick Gibbons, has been capturing memories for families in the Piedmont Triad Area of North Carolina since 1981. Having recently celebrated his 30 year anniversary in the photographic industry, he continues to strive for excellence in imaging.
About the Art
Rick has served in every elected office of the Professional Photographers of North Carolina as well as all elected offices of SEPPA. He was SEPPA president from 2003-2005 and was recently presented the Honorary Southeastern Photographic Fellowship.
Rick has been a member of the historic Centenary United Methodist Church, in Winston-Salem, NC, for a number of years. There, he helps with ushering and serves on committees.
Currently, RIck serves as the Vice-Chair of PPA’s Bylaws, Rule and Ethics (BRE) committee. His love of precision and excellence serves him well in these duties.
The tradition of the church is to always process during the opening hymn of the eleven o’clock worship service. This formal procession helps to usher in the presence of the Holy Spirit and unify the choir, congregation and ministers.
Over the years, RIck has enjoyed several hobbies. They range anywhere from the love of old Corvettes and Chevy Chevelles to flying and raising his beloved Chow-Chows. One of the proudest moments, for Rick, was receiving the 2010 PPA Charities Legacy Award. Rick’s passion for helping children, through Operation Smile, and his zeal for sharing this worthy cause with others helped to garner this tremendous award.
As Rick was thinking about what type of image to create for the “First Day” challenge, it was clear to him that it had to be something from his church. Rick’s faith has always played a major role in his life, not only in his belief system, but in his compassion for humanity.
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July 15th ~19th 2012 Hanson Fong Jen Hillenga Ken Sklute Louis Tonsmeire Jr. Phil Scarsbrook Clark Berry
Business, pleasure, and a lot of learning! Classes start July 15th 2012 on the campus of the University of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia South Carolina. Register now at:
www.thelamarrschool.com
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