Paul Dunlap

Paul Dunlap is a Professor in the Department of Visual Arts at the University of North Georgia (UNG), located on the Dahlonega Campus. He oversees the photography program, which includes instruction in 35mm black and white film, darkroom processing, digital photography, large format camera techniques, and 19th-century photographic processes. Dunlap also serves as Accreditation Coordinator, managing the department’s accreditation with the National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD).

Education:

• B.A. in Studio Art (Photography), North Georgia College & State University, 2001
• M.F.A. in Photography, University of Georgia, 2004

Research & Creative Work: Dunlap’s creative practice focuses on Appalachian Studies, blending traditional photographic processes with digital approaches. His work has been exhibited nationally and featured in media outlets like CNN, After Ellen, and magazines including Black & White, The Advocate, and Rolling Stone.

Publications & Exhibitions: His work appeared in Black & White Magazine (2020) and the UNG Faculty Exhibition (2020). He emphasizes interdisciplinary exploration, combining historical techniques with modern digital methods.

Awards:

• 2019 Distinguished Professor of the Year, awarded by the UNG Alumni Association

Teaching & Service: Dunlap teaches courses such as Introduction to Photography, Alternative Photographic Processes, and Senior Capstone Exhibition. His leadership in accreditation ensures the program meets national standards. Beyond academia, he advocates for creative expression rooted in regional and historical contexts.