"Black Bodies in Motion" and "Colors of Life" will showcase the photographic work of the Association members who include portrait artists, photojournalists, documentary and fine art photographers. These exhibitions celebrate culture and history; embrace communities; and explore artistic ideas and visions. These exhibitions will be on display from February 1-29, 2012. The gallery, located at 440 University Drive, Fairfax, Virginia 22030, phone (703) 993-1005, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5 pm.

For more information, contact:
George Tolbert at 202-747-4030 or vp@exposuregroup.org; or Bonita Bing at 202-747-4031

The following photographers will be featured in this exhibition:

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One of my prints, A Monumental View, will be on exhibit at the George Mason show in February. I hope to see you at the opening!

The Exposure Group is a membership driven, non-profit professional organization open to photographers worldwide since 1978. The mission of the organization is to enhance the skills, professionalism, and productivity of its members through information, education, demonstration, and compensation in the business of photography. The Exposure Group holds its monthly meetings at DCTV in The Historic Brooks Mansion in Washington, DC.

Special thanks to the Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. for sponsoring this event. The Woodbridge (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. supported the event along with the young men from it's Guide Right program.  Congressman Gerald Connolly and members of the Prince William County School Board were also in attendance. Thanks to all the sponsors and participants' parents who helped prepare the students for this competition.

The reception was held at the Fort Belvoir Community Center in Alexandria, VA. I'd like to give a big shout out to the catering staff… I asked about the recipe for the punch served that night, but was told it was a secret recipe. For those of you who have been there, you know how good it was. :o) Also, thanks to wedding coordinators Kimberly and LaKesha of Trinity Weddings & Events, Inc. for keeping all the logistics in order.

I will have three custom framed limited edition prints for sale and on display at this travel photography exhibit… "A Monumental View", "Watch Your Step" and "Italian Sky". Come on out to the opening reception at the Center for Green Urbanism. All of the artists will be there to answer questions and share insight into their artwork. If you're not available Friday night, you'll still have until December 3rd to check out the exhibit.

“Meet the Artists” Opening Reception:
Friday, November 18, 2011 from 6:30-8:30pm
Free and Open to the Public

The following Exposure Group members will be featured:

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday-Friday from 10am to 5 pm
Saturday 11am to 4pm
Closed Sunday and Monday (except for special events)

The Gallery is located at:
3938 Benning Road, NE
Washington, DC 20019
Phone: 202-506-3867

Google Map Directions: http://g.co/maps/wjf3r

Parking is available in the lot behind the Dr. Dorothy I. Heights Library.

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The Exposure Group is a membership driven, non-profit professional organization open to photographers worldwide since 1978. The mission of the organization is to enhance the skills, professionalism, and productivity of its members through information, education, demonstration, and compensation in the business of photography. The Exposure Group holds its monthly meetings at DCTV in The Historic Brooks Mansion in Washington, DC.

The group 21:03 starting around 5:00. Canton Jones continued the show with the same energy. Marvin Sapp and Fred Hammond did their thing, each singing hits and classics from their repertoire.  Kirk Franklin performed the last hour and 20 minutes of the show until 11pm with hits from his 15+ year career.  Thankfully, the theme park kept their funnel cake line open after the concert. :o)  That was a sweet finish to a spirit-filled evening.

The Exposure Group is a membership driven, non-profit professional organization open to photographers worldwide since 1978. The mission of the organization is to enhance the skills, professionalism, and productivity of its members through information, education, demonstration, and compensation in the business of photography. The Exposure Group holds its monthly meetings at DCTV in The Historic Brooks Mansion in Washington, DC.

Overall, it was a great time in Indianapolis. I feel blessed to have been a part of this celebration and capture moments that will last the next 100 years and beyond.

• Conclave Photo Gallery
• Video: Kane twirling competition
  
• Video: Doug E. Fresh performing "The Dougie"
• Video: Step team performance

Doug E. Fresh performing at the White Linen Party

30 foot long Red velvet cake by Cake Man Raven of New York (Yes, it was GOOD!)

Several downtown street signs were changed for the centennial celebration

Photo op w/ Kappa Alpha Psi member Minister Montell Jordan

Grand Polemarch Murray, Tavis Smiley, and Kappa Foundation President Bill Croom

Audience of 3,500 at the comedy show

Benson w/ comedian Nephew Tommy

6,000 Kappas at the black tie Centennial Closed Banquet

I started photographing scenes around the Tidal Basin and finished at the World War II Memorial just after sunset. Most of the images were captured using a specially converted black & white infrared camera, causing the greenery to appear white.

Korean War Veterans Memorial

 
Lincoln Memorial

Washington Monument

 
Vietnam Veterans Memorial and The Three Soldiers statue

World War II Memorial

As with all events, it takes a lot of behind the scenes work to help everything run smoothly. I'd like to thank the cotillion co-chairs and committee for their efforts preparing for this event. Also, thanks to Donnamaria for backing me up with additional photography coverage. Congratulations to Candace, Miss Tea Rose 2011!

For the photographers, here's the lighting setup I used…
Four Alien Bee strobes, 4×6' reflector and seamless background paper.

Each photographer presented about ten of their favorite images, spoke about their thoughts behind its creation and the impact each image had on its viewers at that moment in time.  A panel discussion followed, where members of the audience had the opportunity to ask questions of the photographers.  One of the questions was regarding the scariest situation they've found themselves in throughout their photography careers.  Sharon Farmer replied, describing a photo assignment where she climbed a water tower (3 hours roundtrip) to capture the image she needed… not because she was asked, but because that unique angle was the only one that would effectively tell the complete story.  Sharon would later become Director of White House Photography, and assigned to then President Bill Clinton. She was the first African American and woman to hold this position.

Thanks to Exposure Group member Danita Delaney for bringing her vision to reality with this program.  Also, thanks to video producer Don Baker and fellow production staff members for your commitment to this photography organization.

Marvin T. Jones signing his book "Carolina Genesis"

Founding members (left to right): Milton Williams, Roy Lewis, Marvin T. Jones, Gene Young,
Marisa Nixon, Vernard R. Gray, Sharon Farmer, Edgar Thompson

This is why everyone's looking in a different direction. :o)
Photo by Milton Williams

For more information about the Exposure Group, visit www.exposuregroup.org.  More event photos are available on the Exposure Group's Facebook photo gallery.

Poet SheSeven

Poet Rasheed Copeland

Marcia of Just Luv Productions & emcee/poet Simply Tee

Caricature Artist Dana V. from About Faces Entertainment

Comedian Stacey Carver

The E&ME Band performing

Founder's Day Celebration in Woodbridge, VA

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National Founders Day in Philadelphia, PA

Founders Day Cake by Desserts by Dana

DeMarco Morgan, emcee for the 2011 National Founders Day banquet

This annual event was sponsored by Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.  The Woodbridge (VA) Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. also supported the event along with the young men from it's Guide Right program.  Congressman Gerald Connolly and members of the Prince William County School Board were also in attendance. Thanks to all the sponsors and participants' parents who helped make this event a success.

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Marvin Sapp, Karen-Clark Sheard, and Fred Hammond served as judges for the evening, offering some honest and often hilarious feedback.  The audience was treated to special performances by BeBe & CeCe Winans and each of the judges. All the choirs had a unique presentation style… some were very energetic with choreography, while others simply stood there and sang their hearts out.  It was obvious that many hours were spent rehearsing for this one night.  Big shout out to the bands that played live for each of the choirs.  The behind the scenes production and stage management was amazing!  Everything flowed seamlessly… the choir & band transitions, stage lighting, sound, and video production.  Thanks to Verizon for making this a first class production.

The winning choir was "Voices of Destiny" from Compton, CA performing the song "My Time for God's Favor (Presence of the Lord Remix)".  They won $25,000, a performance at the 2011 NFL Super Bowl Gospel Celebration in Dallas, and a performance at the 2011 Stellar Awards in Nashville.  During post-show interviews, choir director and pastor Michael Fisher shared a powerful testimony about how far they've come and what this win means to the members of the choir and their community.  All of the choir members are between 18 and 31, and most have never travelled outside of Compton, CA.  After their first flight ever, a tour of the White House earlier in the day, and a finale win… there was hardly a dry eye in the choir.  Congratulations!

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Videos:

• Winner: "Voices of Destiny" of Greater Zion Church Family (Compton, CA)
  
• Runner-Up: "GFC Chorale" of Greater First Church (East Chicago, IL)
  
• V CAST People's Choice Award: "Greater Mount Calvary Men of Valor" of Greater Mount Calvary Holy Church (Washington, DC)