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Chairman of the Board Mary Alice Ross [email protected]
President Doug Peninger [email protected] 1st Vice-President George Singleton [email protected]
2nd Vice-President Anthony Rumley [email protected]
Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Jiminez [email protected]
Salon Exhibition Chair Jessica [email protected]
Executive Director Thomas McCollum [email protected]
Southern ExposureSouthern Exposure magazine is an
online publication of SEPPA and is published monthly.
EditorDoug Peninger
Ad Sales & Business ManagerThomas McCollum
Article & Ad Submission5th of each month
On-Line Publication1st of each month
SEPPA2712 Marcia Drive
Lawrenceville, GA 30044888-272-3711
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.
Delaware ***Don EnglerPeggy Parkinson
District of Columbia ***Bob BlankenJoe Tessmer
Florida ***Donna Campiz Kaye Newsome
Georgia ***Sally Jackson Jillstringfellow
Maryland ***Vanessa Ard David Corry
Mississippi/Alabama ***Patti Ford Gil Brady
North Carolina ***Karen Goforth Janet Boschker
South Carolina ***Clark Berry Greg Martin
Tennessee ***Mac Brown Barbara White
Virginia ***Sharon YounceRobert Holman
West Virginia ***Brent KepnerChristie Kepner
***state president representative
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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.
Delawarewww.delawarephotographers.com
District of Columbiawww.ppsgw.org
Floridawww.fpponline.org
Georgiawww.gppa.com
Marylandwww.marylandppa.com
Mississippi/Alabamawww.ppma.net
North Carolinawww.ppofnc.com
South Carolinawww.ppofsc.com
Tennesseewww.tnppa.com
Virginiawww.vppa.org
West Virginiawww.ppwv.org
SEPPA is a regionalaffiliate of
ProfessionalPhotographers of
America and hosts an annual
District Image Judging.To learn more about PPA,
click the PPA Logo.
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Doug PeningerSEPPA PresidentEditor
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“Alcohol Abuse”by Pat Lowe
Doug Peninger: SEPPA [email protected]
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 wassomething 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 proces-sional 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.
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 concentra-tion 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, 2010will be eligible to submit for credit.
AttendInside Cover Florida School
12 Georgia School
13 CPPA Convention
24 Tennessee
46 Virginia Convention
76 South Carolina
77 LaMarr School
78 PPNC Convention
Shop1 Millers 10 PPA
11 White House
58 Michel Company
59 Academy Productions
“Alcohol Abuse”by Pat Lowe
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FEBRUARY 2012
2012 Tennessee Spring FlingFor Photographers
March 24-25-26Pigeon Forge, Tennessee
Regina Starkey“Weddings On The Farm”
www.honeysucklehills.com
Only $32.00 per night ! ! !Norma Dan Motel
www.normadanmotel.com1-800-582-7666
Make Reservations Now
Bring The Family ToAction Packed Pigeon Forge ! !
Great Shopping • Great ShowsNascar Theme Park • Indoor Water Parks
Smoky Mountains • DollywoodFishing • Snow Skiing • Hiking
ToPre-RegisterFor This Event
Just Click This Link:www.tnppa.com/spring.php
Blair PhillipsRadical
Senior Photographywww.blairphillipsphotography.com
Bon FireDJ & Party At The Farm
Discounted Dinner & ShowAs A Group
“Back To Basics - Lighting”
J. Wade Tipton
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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.
Rick has served in every elected office of the Pro-fessional Photographers of North Carolina as well as
all elected offices of SEPPA. He was SEPPApresident from 2003-2005 and was recently
presented the Honorary Southeastern Photographic Fellowship.
Currently, RIck serves as the Vice-Chair of PPA’sBylaws, Rule and Ethics (BRE) committee. His love
of precision and excellence serves him well in these duties.
Over the years, RIck has enjoyed several hobbies.They range anywhere from the love of old Cor-
vettes 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.
About the Art
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.
The tradition of the church is to always process dur-ing the opening hymn of the eleven o’clock wor-
ship service. This formal procession helps to usher in the presence of the Holy Spirit and unify the choir,
congregation and ministers.
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.
RICK GIBBONS
Business, pleasure, and a lot of learning!Classes start July 15th 2012 on the campus of the
University of South Carolinain the capital city of Columbia South Carolina.
Register now at:
www.thelamarrschool.com
Hanson FongJen Hillenga Ken Sklute
Louis Tonsmeire Jr.Phil Scarsbrook
Clark Berry
July 15th ~19th 2012