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The 2018 GPPA Board of Directors |
Back Row Left to Right - Javon Longieliere, Brad Budd, Frank Zayas, Mark Turner, Stephen Jones, Marchet Butler, Tara Ruby
Front Row Left to Right- John Antoniewicz, Michelle Walker, Jennifer Collins, Gray Armstrong, Tracey Luttgens, Jason White, Kevin Jiminez
Absent - Armetrice Cabine
The Executive Board |
Stephen Jones, CrPhotog, CPP is a Photographic Craftsman and a Certified Professional Photographer. His primary concentration is commercial product photography. Stephen joined the GPPA Board of Directors as a Director at Large in 2012. He has been studying photography since high school and holds a BFA in Photographic Design cum laude with General Honors from the University of Georgia. He has continued his photographic education by regularly attending classes and seminars through PPA and GPPA, such as PhotoWorks Georgia, formerly The Georgia School of Professional Photography. Stephen resides in Rome, GA with his wife Sheila and their two children.
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A professional photographer since 1994, Mark has photographed thousands of people in all types of locations and lighting, all over the world. He has served on the board of the GPPA since 2015, and currently holds the office of Vice President. He has earned his Certified Professional Photographer designation from the Professional Photographers of America and is currently pursuing his Master’s Degree as an image maker. Mark & his wife, Allyson, own Turner PhotoDesign, a residential studio & gallery in Fayetteville, GA. They have 2 daughters, Lauren & Sarah, with 5 grandchildren, Ben, Lily, Taylor, Jamie, and Dawson. Mark also serves on the Deacon board for his church.
Marchet Butler is a Certified Professional Photographer specializing in fine art wall portraits for families and seniors in the Alpharetta, Milton, Roswell, and North Fulton areas of Atlanta. Originally trained as a professional educator, Marchet turned to photography after learning the basics when she was her school's yearbook advisor. Marchet joined PPA and GPPA to further her knowledge in the field and learn from the experts. It's a decision that's paid off both professionally and financially. Today, Marchet is a full-time photographer and writer. She has had her photography published on the cover of several magazines including "Atlanta Parent." When not photographing clients or running her business, Marchet enjoys spending time with her son and their dog and supporting local charities.
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Jason White , GSD, CPP as been on the board since 2012 and is currently the Past President of GPPA as well as being a PPA councilor for Georgia. He has been studying photography for over 10 years and comes from a family of professional photographers who've been in business for over 30 years. He continues his photographic education by regularly attending classes and seminars such as GPPA’s Photoworks, GPPA Exposed, Imaging USA, and others. He lives in Athens with his fiancé and his son Jackson, 12.
Kevin Jiminez, M.Photog.Cr., GFD, GSD, CPP has worked in the photography industry for over 25 years. He worked his way through Augusta State University by working as a photographer for the college newspaper, the college yearbook, and the athletic department, finishing with a BBA in Finance. He has served the GPPA as an Area Director, Director at Large, and rotated through the seats of the Executive Board of the Association serving as President in 2008 and Chairman of the Board in 2009. Kevin has served as the Executive Director since 2013 and School Director since 2011. Kevin has also served on the Executive Committee of the Southeastern Professional Photographers Association and served as a Councilor to PPA for Georgia. Kevin has received the National Award, the SEPPA Award, and the SEPPA Board of Governors Award for service to the industry. Kevin is primarily a self taught photographer owing a great deal of that to the events and networking within the GPPA. Directors At Large |
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Taking an interest in photography at an early age, Brad was the youngest student to be on his high school yearbook and newspaper staff as a photographer. Serving his country for nearly 10 years after high school, he kept an ongoing interest in photography while on active duty. Upon exiting the armed services, he utilized his GI Bill to earn an AAS in Graphic Design with honors from Augusta Technical College and an AAS in Photography with honors from North Georgia Technical College. In 2015, he placed first in Georgia and second in the nation at the SkillsUSA College Post-Secondary Photography Competition. Brad joined the GPPA board this year and looks forward to serving as a Director at Large working on community and school outreach and continuing his career in photography.
Jennifer Collins is new on the 2018 board as a director at large. She is the owner and artist of JCollins Photography which has been in business full time for over 18 years. Collins graduated from GCSU with a BBA in IS (Information Systems and Computer Programing), and a minor in Photography. She is a Certified PPA member. Collins’ work has been published in "Working with Special Needs Children"book and "Sew News" of San Francisco, Lake Oconee Living and several other local publications. Collins has recently judged several local and state photography contests. She is also an active member in her local Pilot Club which is a non profit group who’s mission is to influence positive change in the community. Currently Collins is building the second annual Photogenic Beauty Contest for High School girls in the area with the Pilot Club. Jennifer has three wonderful children, which often “help out” at the studio. She loves to create props out of junk store finds, she considers herself a “workaholic” who gets bored easy. (Which is why you will see things in her outdoor studio move and change often.) Collins also admits that the artistic side of her brain is at constant battle with the math side of her brain ! Jennifer credits the GPPA for helping her learn so much in her beginning years.
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Michelle is new on the board in 2018 after taking a year off in 2017 to work on her new studio. She will be a director at large
Frank Zayas, CPP joined the board in 2017. He has a BS Degree in Communications from Appalachian State University and has worked as a photographer for 27 years. He also has a photography diploma from North Georgia Technical College where he was the Skills USA Georgia State Champion in Photography in 2013. He lives in Buford with his wife Teddi and has one daughter, Kelly, 29.Area Directors |
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Tracey joined the board in 2017 as an Area Director. She studied Art History, Photography & Graphic Design at college of DuPage outside of Chicago, IL. Her career in professional photography began in 2000. Tracey worked primarily as a infant , child and family portrait photographer from 2001 to 2011. In 2012 she began working toward opening her own studio specializing in pet portraiture. To further her understanding of animal behavior and assist in photography of dogs, in 2013 she became a certified dog trainer. In 2015 she opened "Heart Spot - Pet & Family Portraits" in Braselton , GA. She is a contributing photographer for Atlanta Pet Life Magazine, a member of HeArts Speak and donates her time and talent to photograph pets in need for numerous rescues. Tracey began her CPP certification in 2016 and hopes to complete it this year. She and her husband Jim have been married 22 years, and all 6 of their children have 4 feet and fur! 
Armitrice is a new board member this year as an Area Director.
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Tara is a new board member this year as an Area Director. 
John is the new Southwest Area Director for 2018!