ONLINE PUBLICATION OF SEPPA
Cover Art: Gatsby Summer Afternoon by Sam Gray
JUNE 2010
Okay, the online version of the SEPPA magazine is now in its ninth month and we have some celebrating to do. Southern Exposure entered the PPA Affiliate Communications competition in February. We just received word we came in First Place in our category. This is amazing! Our incredible writers, contributors and industry sponsors have made this possible. Without their dedication, we would not have this invaluable learning tool! Thank You!!! The June issue of Southern Exposure is one for the history books. This month we are celebrating incredible image making by presenting the all new Court of Honor and Loan Collection images from the recently held affiliated jugding. We have given our writers the month off. Well, with one exception, Kevin Newsome has his column and you will love what he has to say this month. Don’t worry, while the writers are taking a much needed break, they will be back in July with all new techniques and products to share. One special page to look at is the all new SPF!!! It’s finally here, the Southeastern Photographic Fellowship. You can now earn your degee with SEPPA. Be sure to read all about it. One final thought for this month, it’s not too early to make your hotel reservation for the 2011 SEPPA Convention. The space goes quick!
Doug Peninger M. Photog., Cr., CPP, F. Ph. Editor SEPPA 1st Vice-President ncdoug01@triadbiz.rr.com
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Doug Peninger ncdoug01@triadbiz.rr.com
2nd Vice-President George Singleton george.singleton6@verizon.net
Delaware District of Columbia Florida
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Georgia
Print Exhibition Chair Randy McNeilly randy@mcneillyphotography.com Executive Director Thomas McCollum seppa@bellsouth.net
Maryland
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Major news networks and magazines all have editorial features. SEPPA is lucky to have our very own Kevin Newsome. Kevin is featured each month as he shares his latest rant. Some topics may hit home, some may be surprisingly poignant. When it’s all said and done, it’s just Kevin’s opinion and he thought he should share it. We, at Southern Exposure, hope you will enjoy this month’s installment of “A Few Moments With...”. This month, Raw vs. JPEG. (Click on the title, Raw vs. JPEG, and you will be linked to the video.)
“Gatsby Summ
Sam Gray Sam Gray’s talents as an accomplished artist have spanned four decades. He began his training in the late 60s as a portrait photographer. He has received over 600 awards both nationally and internationally for his ability to “see light”. Sam Gray has earned the Photographic Craftsman Degree as well as the Master of Photography Degree. He was inducted into the International Photographers’ Hall of Fame in 1989. Among the more recent awards was the prestigious Diamond Photographer of the Year 2007 and 2008 (He was one of six worldwide.) He was awarded Platinum Photographer of the Year for 2009. He also received the ASP Silver Medallion Award in Masters competition for 2007. In 2008 he received “Best of Show” and First Place in the Southeast as well as North Carolina. He has been named North Carolina’s Photographer of the Year 2008 and 2009. He was awarded the prestigious Kodak Gallery Award at SEPPA for 2008, 2009, 2010 and the ASP Elite Award in both 2008 and 2009. January 2010 he was awarded the Kodak International Elite Award in Nashville, Tennessee. Among his most distinguished accomplishments has been receiving his ASP Fellowship Degree. He was the 101st artist to attain this degree worldwide. His insatiable appetite for learning has kept him actively learning new artistic techniques; however, he enjoys working with mixed media best. Much of his artistic training has been done on various locations in the States and Europe. While traveling he has managed to collect literally thousands of scenic landscapes. Many of his favorites have already been painted and are available for purchase. Customized art pieces can also be commissioned from his immense art collection. Sam Gray has clients from Europe, Asia, and the Americas. His ability to communicate well allows him to work with clients of all ages and nationalities. He is frequently commissioned to create portraits for both private and public collections.
In the Summer of 2007 I was privileged to visit the Dunsmuir Historical Estate in Oakland, California for an elegant afternoon picnic, dance and festivities. I was attending an Impressionistic Workshop with Jeremy Sutton and other artists from around the country. From the moment we arrived, the surreal experience began. We were driven through the gate and down a long winding drive onto the estate in a vintage car listening to 1920s music.
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Note: Images chosen for the cover of Southern Exposure are first place or distinguished award winners from the annual affiliated judging.
Everyone had dressed the part and I felt as if I were in a time warp or on a Hollywood set. It really was a delightfully strange feeling. All items had to be historically authentic. (No water bottles nor modern packaging was allowed). I was thrilled that we could use our new cameras! Most of the time I tried to remain as inconspicuous as possible, hoping to capture as many images for use in future art endeavors without disturbing the mood of the moment. Fortunately, I came away with over a thousand images that day. “Gatsby Summer Afternoon” was one that wonderfully embodies the magical essence of that day. The final original is pigment and oil on canvas.
The time has come...
...to earn your degree!
The SEPPA Board of Governors, at the annual 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 represents a concentration in print credits. The purple ribbon represents a concentration in service to the organzation. Upon completion of the requirements for both concentrations, a purple and orange ribbon will be awarded. 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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The Executive Committee and Board of Governors of the Southeastern Professional Photographers Association are proud to present the 2010 Court of Honor. Judged, accepted for display and sealed by the Professional Photographers of America Print Exhibition Committee, the Court of Honor includes those prints that scored 80 or higher in the recent affiliated judging in Franklin, Tennessee. 155 images represent 69 makers.It is our desire to recognize these images in this new and exciting way in the hopes of extending the educational opportunities of SEPPA members as they study these exceptional examples of the best image makers of the Southeastern area of the United States. We hope you not only enjoy viewing these images, but develop a further understanding of the power of print competition and its contribution to the industry. We are also proud to introduce the Southeastern Photographic Fellowship (SPF) degree, approved by the Board of Governors at the Franklin meeting. Modeled after PPA and state honorary degrees, for the first time in its almost 80 year history, SEPPA may now award credits for voluntary service as well as success in print competition. The following images will receive a SPF credit for Court of Honor. Images which received a place or distinguished award, as noted with the title and maker’s name, receive additional credits and comprise the SEPPA Loan Collection. We extend our sincere congratulations to those who participate and excel in competition or service to the association, our thanks to those who have led by example in the past and our encouragement to those who, by viewing this display, are inspired to join the fun.
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William Branson III “The Young Prince”
children: distinguished
Richard Ramsey “Pacifying the Time”
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Mona Kay Sadler “Diamond Girl”
Jessica Robertson “Wild, Wild Westie”
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Pete Wright “Silver Phantom”
Rose Mary Cheek “Night Blooming Cyrius”
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Mike Busada “Hardscrabble”
Frederick Brinson “Shadows of the Past”
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Thomas Winter “St. Lucie Blvd.”
George Singleton “Precipice Above Canyonlands”
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Rebekah Gray “Fishing in Central Park”
Wolfgang Jasper “The Art of Becoming One”
Julie Hughes “Once Upon a Time”
social events: first place
Amy Rich “Annie”
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Shannon Turner “Chasity”
Emily Angle “A Reflective Moment in Oil”
women: first place
Stephanie Garr “Halls of Inspiration”
illustrative: first place kodak gallery award best of show illustrative
Rick Bauer “My Cathedral”
Susan Michal “Contentment”
Frederick Brinson “Fallen”
Michael Brantley, Sr. “Strong Persuader”
Jim Carpenter “An Empty Heart”
men: first place
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Susan Michal “Take Five”
John Fuller Royal “Corey”
fuji masterpiece award: portrait
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Janet Boschker “He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands”
children: distinguished canon par excellence
Chontelle Brown “Daddy Always Says Yes”
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Victoria Kelly “Lilly’s Last Dance”
Barbara White “Wrapped in the Arms of Love”
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Lonnie Hoke “Peace in the Valley”
Roseanne Rainville “Old Red”
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Lonnie Hoke “Traveler’s Rest”
Michael Brantley, Sr. “Sister Ships”
It’s not too early to start making your hotel reservation for the 2011 SEPPA Convention. The host hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn. Room rate is $125 per night. The hotel is a simple crosswalk away from the Classic Convention Center. Their direct number is 706-353-6800. You may also visit their website: http://www.hiltongardeninn.com/en/gi/hotels/index.jhtml?ctyhocn=AHNDTGI
Derica Sonnon “Hey Sailor”
Adrian Henson “Co-existance”
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George Singleton “Red Rocks in Dawn’s Early Light”
Sandra Pearce “School’s Out”
Ralph Melvin “Nalani”
Enrique Munoz III “Treasured Friends”
Tomas Munoz “Blown Away”
Linda Weaver “Visions of Italy”
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Janet Boschker “Growth Spurt” canon par excellence
Shannon Turner “S. V. Infinity”
general commercial: first place 36
Debra Lynn Libby “Royal Figures”
Mona Kay Sadler “The Headquarters of Mr. T. Bach”
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Douglas Beets “Evening Flight”
Wolfgang Jasper “Morning Meditation”
Joe Campanellie “Escape with the Prize”
pets and animals: distinguished
Joe Campanellie “Reflections at Dawn”
pets and animals: first place kodak gallery award: Metallic
Michael Landes “Aces Lounge”
Adrian Henson “Life Lines”
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Don Fields “A Maze of Mirrors”
general commercial: distinguished
Lester Miller “Capitol Christmas”
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Sam Gray “Dancer at Rest”
Enrique Munoz III “Venezuelan Gold”
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Allen Griggs “Firey”
Janet Boschker “Dream a Little Dream” canon par excellence
Patty Hallman “Midnight Stallion”
Debra Lynn Libby “Concentric Blue”
Don Fields “Fatal Par”
Gordon Kreplin “Lady in Purple”
William Branson iii “Sugar and Spice”
children: ditinguished
Rebecca Brown-Weaver “Rescued”
Mitchell Richardson “Young Master William”
Richard Ramsey “A Performance Worth Hearing”
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Mona Kay Sadler “Silly Little Dog”
David Koster “Brownie”
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Mona Kay Sadler “Labwork”
Gregg Martin “Deeeelicious”
Pete Wright “Light of a New Day”
Brian Idocks “The Calm and the Storm”
brides: distinguished
Arline Beets “A Semi-Private Moment”
Enrique Munoz “Mabel”
Bill Goode “Waiting for an Old Friend”
Gregory Georges “Tall Ship Sailing”
Mona Kay Sadler “Intimidated by Twilight”
Gregory Georges “Christina Leigh at the Dock”
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Doug Peninger “The Filling Station” illustrative: distinguished
Sam Gray “Portofino Evening”
Rebekah Gray “The Sidewalk Cafe”
Kevin Hurley “Best Seat in the House”
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Susan Torregrosa “A Work in Progress”
Adrian Henson “All that and More”
men: distinguished
Richard Ramsey “Helter Skelter”
men: distinguished
Barbara White “It’s a Good Life”
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Lora Baxley “Sisters Silhouette”
Rose Mary Cheek “Firey Fuschia”
women: distinguished
Richard Ramsey “Enough Already”
William Branson III “What a Doll”
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Sandra Pearce “Miss Priss”
Randy McNeilly “National Velvet”
Paul Wingler “Meditations of a Tawakha”
women: distinguished
Stephanie Garr “The Artists”
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Joe Campanellie “Soaring Free” pets and animals: distinguished
Earl Dashielle “Vacancy”
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Roger Hammons “Morning Solitude
Jonathan Burton “Follow Me Home”
Sandra Pearce “7 Second Ride 24 Hour Headache”
Christine Reynolds “And Your Question Is..”
Brian Idocks “All in the Family”
Tammy Griffin-Vincent “Two of a Kind”
Allen Griggs “Sophia”
children: first place kodak gallery award: portrait best of show: portrait
Roseanne Rainville “Lazy Afternoon”
Lonnie Hoke “Little Boy Blue”
Rebecca Brown-Weaver “The Aviator”
Gordon Kreplin “A Boat Forgotten”
Derica Sonnon “Broken”
Arline Beets The Calm Before the Storm
Gregory Georges “Evil in Residence”
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Julie Hughes “The Blessing”
Michelle Parsley “Nanny’s Hands”
Jonathan Burton “Vantage Point”
Rick Bauer “Hat in Hand”
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Mike Busada “Focused on the Finish”
Adrian Henson “Jumpin’ for Jesus”
general commercial distinguished
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Patty Hallman “Havens Fall”
Randy McNeilly “My Three Sons”
groups: distinguished
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Lonnie Hoke “Heart of a Champion”
Michelle Parsley “Let’s Make a Break for It.”
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Rick Bauer “Alex”
Jessica Robertson “Don’t Go Daddy”
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Jim Carpenter “Flirtatious Flamingo”
Adrian Henson “My Valentine”
Frederick Brinson “Paradox”
Pete Wright “Last Single Moment”
social event: distinguished
Pete Wright “Missing My Harley”
Roseanne Rainville “Radiant”
groups: distinguished
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Julie Hughes “Veiled Beauty”
brides: distinguished
Susan Michal “Smoke Break
Stephanie Garr “Standing Alone”
Thomas Winter “Sandbar”
Mona Kay Sadler “Feng Shui of Luggage”
Patricia Hansen “We Fly Alaska”
Shannon Turner “Country Road”
Rick Bauer “Despair and Dementia”
Stephanie Garr “Morning Devotion”
Chontelle Brown “Sweet Dreams”
Rebekah Gray “Sunset Fellowship”
Rebekah Gray “Heading Home”
Tomas Munoz “Angelic Romance”
socal event: distinguished
Enrique Munoz III “Night at the Ritz”
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Adrian Henson “Private Brush Garden”
Jessica Robertson “Point of View”
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Janet Boschker “Queen for a Day”
brides: first place kodak gallery award: wedding canon par excellence
Jonathan Burton “The Promised Land”
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Sam Gray “Gatsby Summer Afternoon”
illustrative: distinguished
Doug Peninger “Holding Court”
Jenna Beers “Vintage”
Kevin Hurley “Hard to Get Around”
Mario Munoz “Matt and Colleen”
Mario Munoz “Marianna and Brad”
albums: first place best of show: wedding
albums: distinguished
Arline Beets “Gabriella”
Arline Beets “An Island Love Story”
albums: distinguished
Robert Harris “Aubrey and Justin”
Douglas Beets “Nashville Love Story”
Douglas Beets “Jaclyn and Evan”
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Index of Images
INDEX OF IMAGES This index is arranged by the image maker’s last name. You can find their images on the pages listed.
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Maker
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Angle, Emily........................................................19
Dashielle, Earl......................................................66
Bauer, Rick.........................................22, 75, 79, 86
Fields, Don.....................................................41, 45
Baxley, Lora.........................................................60
Garr, Stephanie..................................22, 63, 84, 87
Beers, Jenna..........................................................93
Georges, Gregory....................................54, 55, 73
Beets, Arline.......................................52, 73, 95, 95
Goode, Bill............................................................54
Beets, Douglas.........................................38, 96, 97
Gray, Rebekah...................................19, 57, 88, 88
Boschker, Janet..................................26, 36, 43, 91
Gray, Sam.................................................42, 56, 92
Branson, William III...............................14, 46, 61
Griffin-Vincent, Tammy.....................................69
Brantley, Michael Sr.....................................24, 29
Griggs, Allen..................................................43, 70
Brinson, Frederick...................................17, 23, 81
Hallman, Patty..............................................44, 77
Brown, Chontelle..........................................26, 87
Hammons, Roger................................................67
Brown-Weaver, Rebecca..............................46, 71
Hansen, Patricia...................................................85
Burton, Jonathan.....................................67, 75, 91
Harris, Robert......................................................96
Busada, Mike.................................................17, 76
Henson, Adrian.....................32, 40, 58, 76, 80, 90
Campanellie, Joe.....................................39, 39, 66
Hoke, Lonnie.....................................28, 29, 71, 78
Carpenter, Jim...............................................24, 80
Hughes, Julie...........................................19, 74, 83
Cheek, Rose Mary.........................................16, 60
Hurley, Kevin................................................57, 93
Maker
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Maker
Page
Idocks, Brian..................................................51, 69
Peninger, Doug..............................................56, 92
Jasper, Wolfgang...........................................19, 38
Rainville, Roseanne.................................28, 70, 82
Kelly, Victoria......................................................27
Ramsey, Richard................................14, 47, 59, 61
Koster, David.......................................................50
Richardson, Mitchell...........................................47
Kreplin, Gordon............................................45, 72
Reynolds, Christine.............................................68
Landes, Michael...................................................40
Rich, Amy.............................................................19
Libby, Debra Lynn........................................37, 44
Robertson, Jessica....................................15, 79, 90
Martin, Gregg.......................................................51
Royal, John Fuller................................................25
McNeilly, Randy...........................................62, 77
Sadler, Mona Kay..................15, 37, 50, 51, 55, 85
Melvin, Ralph......................................................34
Singleton, George..........................................18, 33
Michal, Susan...........................................23, 25, 83
Sonnon, Derica...............................................32, 72
Miller, Lester.......................................................41
Torregrosa, Susan................................................58
Munoz, Enrique III.................................34, 42, 89
Turner, Shannon......................................19, 36, 86
Munoz, Enrique...................................................52
Weaver, Linda......................................................35
Munoz, Mario................................................94, 94
White, Barbara...............................................27, 59
Munoz, Tomas...............................................35, 89
Wingler, Paul.......................................................63
Parsley, Michelle...........................................74, 78
Winter, Thomas.............................................18, 84
Pearce, Sandra.........................................33, 62, 68
Wright, Pete.......................................16, 51, 81, 82
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