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• Stumped! - In this edition of Exposed! we investigate ways to keep you shooting and smiling!
  
  
• Five tips for Holiday Pics - In this edition of Exposed! we outline five tips to keep you focused and make your photos smile.
  
  
• Wise words from working photographers - In this edition of Exposed! we revisit valuable advice that helped guide me to success.
  
  
• Boom went the colour! How to create vibrant photos - In this edition of Exposed! we look at ways to make your reds ignite, blues freeze and yellows leap from the page.
  
  
• Wanted: Photographer for well paid, exciting assignments - In this edition of 'Exposed!' we investigate what it takes to achieve dreamy photography work.
  
  
• Photography Hell in Heaven - Imagine visiting photography heaven on earth and only being allowed to shoot with a single focal-length lens! Our Iceland photo trip was a potential photography hell in heaven. It became a brilliant exercise in creative power.
  
  
• Catching Superman - In this edition of Exposed! we look at the dynamic possibilities of capturing moving subjects whether they are super men and women, bike racers, or flowing water.
  
  
• Passion in Portraits - Many of my Portrait students fall into the same trap. They are so stressed about technical details that they forget the emotions of their subject. Their portraits often mimic a lifeless boulder in a desert landscape. In this edition of 'Exposed!' we learn to add passion to portraits.
  
  
• It's like Insurance for your Photos! - Mornings and I are not best friends. As a photographer there are times I need to be up far too early to catch the stillness and vibrancy of the early light. When I do get up before dawn I rely on insurance to protect my shooting investment and ensure spectacular and plentiful results!
  
  
• Mary Primary and Scott Secondary - She's someone you can't help but notice. She's always vying to be the center of attention. He's the strong, silent type. Quiet, handsome, happy to stand on the sidelines. ... I am talking, of course, about a photo's primary and secondary focal points. In this month's Exposed! we meet Mary Primary and Scott Secondary of the photo world and consider why you should include them in your photos!
  
  
• What is your Photo Worth? The Business of Photography - I get many comments and questions about the business of photography from clients, students and photograph enthusiasts. The business questions generally deal with the perceived worth of photography. This month's edition of Exposed!, therefore, explores business ideas of photography.
  
  

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• Light up the night - Most photographers consider magical light to exist when the sun is near the horizon. It's true - the sun beams beautifully when low in the sky. But the really fun magic happens when the natural light of the sun goes out completely.
  
  
• The Power of 1.8 - 1.8 is a powerfully big, small number! In this month's Exposed! we visit the many wonders of f1.8 to shine light on sports and portrait photography.
  
  
• TAM - Grave Medical Condition Affects Photographers - It's a grave condition - and very serious to any creative person - Territorial Artistic Myopia (TAM) affects the ability to create stunning photos in familiar or "uninspiring" surroundings. In this month?s Exposed! we explore this dreadful condition and examine signs, symptoms and appropriate treatments.
  
  
• Warm Photos from Winter's Cold - In this edition of Exposed! I share wisdom I learned from Doug Scott, one of the world's most accomplished mountaineers. I offer tips to keep you clicking in the cold. Heck, these cold weather guidelines work well for any stationary, outdoor, winter activity!
  
  
• Picture Perfect - The Perfect Print - There have never been more options for printing. You invest time and money capturing the perfect photo in your film or digital camera only to be dazzled by choices and doubts. What should you do? Start by reading this edition of Exposed! to help make the print decisions easier!
  
  
• The Happy Histogram - Ok, I admit it - I have been skeptical about some of the claims of digital technology. In the short history of digital cameras many proposed digital advantages have not materialized as advertised! One thing I do like about the digital camera is the ability to view a photo's histogram. In this month's edition of Exposed! we look at the power of the histogram and how to use it well.
  
  
• The Photo Taking Process - Overly-exuberant photographers often rush past the important creative steps of observation. In this edition of Exposed! we delve into the intangible process of taking a photo. Read on for tips to help you achieve better and more rewarding pictures.
  
  

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• Holiday Picture How-to - Summer! It's time for a holiday. Whether that means Disney World, mountain biking in the Rockies or exploring the French Riviera, most vacationers like to bring a camera. This month's edition of Exposed! covers tips for Vacation Photography.
  
  
• Inter-Galactic Light: a Guide to Effective Lighting - In the photography world, light is one of our most fundamental tools. We observe and manipulate how light falls on film and digital sensors to create pictures. In this edition of Exposed! we visit interesting light opportunities from Ottawa's Bluesfest music festival and a photography workshop involving an international fireworks competition!
  
  
• A Ladder, Six Canoes and the World Championships - How to Maximize Perspective in Your Photos - Perspective can make or break a photo opportunity. That's why I travel with a ladder whenever possible. In this edition of Exposed! we learn to use the tools at hand can help you maximize your perspective to create better photos!
  
  
• People Pictures - In this edition of Exposed! we investigate the idea of portraits - just in time for the summer shooting season!
  
  
• Whoops! and Other Photography Mistakes - In this edition of Exposed! we explore the "whoops" of photography, how to make the most of them and why they can make you a better photographer!
  
  
• Why is the snow grey?!? - All too often snow scenes appear grey in photographs. What is going on?! In this edition of Exposed! we shed some light on grey snow and how to make it white!
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• A little fuzzy: the importance of learning photography's fundamentals - Your understanding of your equipment's potential is very important. In this edition of Exposed! we explore some finer technical points of photography and offer advice on how to maximize the use of your equipment.
  [Jan 2007]
  
  
• Down the Aisle: Photographing Weddings and Events - Photographing any event requires solid technical proficiency, a clear vision, people skills and four pairs of eyes. In this edition of Exposed! we explore concepts of event photography.
  [Dec 2006]
  
  
• The Most Valuable Photo Tool - In this edition we explore the most primary photo tool in visual art - imagination.
  [Nov 2006]
  
  
• Your Photo Warehouse - New technologies are changing our world of photography and creating new challenges for storing our cherished memories.
  [Oct 2006]
  
  

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• Digital Decisions: Choosing film or digital workflow - Many photographers, professional and amateur, are switching to digital formats of capturing images ... We bring to light some perspectives on both sides of the camera!
  [Sept 2006]
  
  
• Creativity and the Camera - Creativity is a funny thing - it is not something you can get easily from a book in a library or from googling on the web. It is more of a process - something you develop.
  [Aug 2006]