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Using simple techniques,
Michelle Bungay shows you
how to create exquisite
tiaras and hairpins using
gold and silver wires and
crystals.Her unique,
eye-catching designs have
a contemporary yet
timeless appeal, making
them suitable for all
styles of wedding and
other special
occasions.With twenty
different designs and an
alternative version of
each one that can be
made using the same
techniques, this book is
a treasure trove of ideas
and inspiration that you
will want to plunge into
again and again. About
the Author Michelle
Bungay has a degree in
Design, and in 2006 she
gave up her career in
finance to pursue her
passion for jewellery
making. She opened a
studio in Sherwood
Forest, Nottinghamshire
where she makes
beautiful, handmade
jewellery. She often
works with clients to
develop bespoke tiaras
and hairpins for their
weddings, and it is this
aspect of her work, and
her love of beautiful,
handcrafted objects,
that provided the
inspiration for this
book.
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Cotman watercolour is a
fine quality mould made,
wood free paper to ensure
maximum stability and is
acid free for exentive
life without
deterioration. Cotman has
a natural warm whiteness
and is both internally
and externally sized. The
sizing ensures even
absoption, give
brilliance of colour and
facilitates erasing,
sponging and removal of
art masking fluid without
damaging the surface.
This pad contains 20
sheets of 190gsm Cotman
watercolour paper. Each
sheet measures 16" x 12"
(406 x 305mm)
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This fun and engaging
book recommends and
explores the fright
flicks all horror fans
need to see to ascend to
the level of a true
horror freak. Selected by
a panel of judges,
independent filmmakers
and writers, the salute
to horror movies includes
classics ("Frankenstein"
and "The Wolfman"),
newer movies ("Saw" and
"The Descent") and
lesser-known gems ("Dog
Soldiers"). Movies are
divided into various
categories including
Asian horror, homicidal
slashers, supernatural
thrillers and zombie
invasion. Recommendations
found in "The Beginner's
Shelf" help novices
gently ease into the
genre and overcome thier
terrible affliction of
only watching romantic
comedies.
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It can take thousands of
drawings to develop a
sense of perspective.
With "Vanishing Point",
readers will learn how to
create successful
perspective drawings fast
the first time around by
understanding where to
place their vanishing
points. No other book on
the market features a
detailed section devoted
to five-point curvilinear
perspective. "Vanishing
Point" covers five-point
perspective in depth,
opening an endless range
of possibilities for
dramatic effects. Ideal
for comics and fantasy
artists, the book
focuses on how artists
can create detailed
drawings of scenes that
before had existed only
in their head. About the
Author Jason
Cheeseman-Meyer is a
professional artist who
draws from his art,
math, teaching and
writing backgrounds for
his expertise on
perspective for comics
and fantasy art. He knows
how to approach technical
subjects and present them
in easy-to-understand
formats. A Magna Cum
Laude graduate of Oberlin
College and the Otis
College of Art and
Design, he has written
and edited teaching
manuals, and has been
working on the subject of
curvilinear perspective
for eight years,
creating a practical
system for drawing and
teaching it.
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Marilyn Monroe was voted
number one in Playboy's
list of Sex Stars of the
20th Century in 1999, 46
years after she appeared
on the cover of the
magazine's first ever
edition. In 1953, John
Vachon, then a
photographer for LOOK
magazine, snapped dozens
of candid shots of
Marilyn Monroe in the
Canadian Rockies only
two were ever published.
This beautiful hardcover
collects those unseen
photographs for the first
time, capturing the sex
symbol in intimate,
unguarded moments:
lounging poolside,
riding a ski lift, and
snuggling Joe DiMaggio.
Includes facsimiles of
handwritten letters by
Vachon and insightful
original essays. 100
duotone photos.
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The term 'whitework'
covers a range of
traditional but
much-loved hand
embroidery techniques. It
contains full
instructions on the
traditional techniques
used in whitework, plus
ways to explore and
develop these techniques
for more contemporary
applications. About the
Author Tracy A Franklin
trained at the Royal
School of Needlework for
seven years, finally
becoming Apprentice
Coordinator. She teaches
all aspects of
traditional and modern
embroidery, takes on
commissions and produces
work for exhibition. She
is the author of New
Ideas in Goldwork
(0713487801) and
contributed to The Royal
School of Needlework
Embroidery Techniques
(0713488174), also
published by Batsford.
She lives in
Chester-le-Street,
County Durham. Nicola
Jarvis is an experienced
embroiderer who also
attended the Royal School
of Needlework. She lives
in Manchester.
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A comprehensive guide to
night and low-light
photography for the
modern digital
photographer.Photographing
at night or in poor
lighting conditions
presents a technical
obstacle to
thephotographer but with
the right technique can
produce some of the most
b
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Memories of Steam The
true flavour of the glory
days of steam is brought
to life in this richly
illustrated collection of
tales and first-hand
accounts from passengers
and railwaymen across
Britain. From the
glamorous drivers on the
great mainline
locomotives to everyday
commuters and
trainspotting schoolboys,
the engaging stories
give a real glimpse into
the lives of those who
lived and worked in the
steam era. Hundreds of
glorious photographs
featuring trains,
stations, staff and
passengers truly
transport the reader back
to this lovingly
remembered age of
transport. Special
feature spreads
interspersed throughout
the book focus on some of
the most visually
striking aspects of the
railways during this
time, such as extreme
weather, recordbreaking
trains and the artworks
used to decorate the
carriages. Hardcover: 256
pages Publisher: David &
Charles PLC (26 Sep 2008)
Language English ISBN-10:
0715329561 ISBN-13:
978-0715329566
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This is the second title
in an exciting twelve
book series, focussing
on both film and digital
photography, by renowned
photographer, John
Freeman. These inspiring
practical guides explore
every area of photography
from composition and
light to travel and
photographing nudes. They
include invaluable
digital manipulation
techniques to help you
get the most out of your
images. Each book is
illustrated with John
Freeman's stunning images
from all over the world
along with helpful
diagrams and screen
grabs. This book contains
everything you need to
know to capture
expressive and unique
portraits. How to make
your subject feel
comfortable in a wide
range of poses, and how
to photograph in a wide
range of conditions:
indoors and out, with
tungsten, halogen or
natural light, with
normal, wide-angle or
telephoto lenses. It
looks at the difference
that working in colour or
black and white makes to
your images and finding
the right background or
prop. Each subject is
considered in turn, from
babies and children to
groups, both formal and
informal, to candid
shots and close-ups.
Advice on using make-up
and studio light,
low-key and high-key
lighting and special
effects.
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This fabulous collection
of cute and quirky toys
will delight adults and
children alike. From pink
and pretty Dilly to
bright and bold Leo,
there's a creature here
to suit every
personality. The projects
are all made from soft
fleece which is
fantastically versatile
and really easy to work
with. Basic sewing
skills, some brightly
coloured fleece and a few
accessories are all you
need to make these
wonderful toys and most
can be sewn by hand in a
matter of hours. With
easy-to-follow
instructions and
step-by-step photographs,
the projects are so
simple to sew you'll want
to make them time and
time again. This title is
perfect for gifts or to
keep for yourself - let
your imagination run
wild. About the Author:
Fiona Goble set up a
small textile business
making woollen bags,
cushions and throws. She
regularly contributes to
a number of craft
magazines and part works
and is the author of two
bestsellers, Fleecie
Pets and Fleecie Dolls,
also published by New
Holland. She lives in
Chorleywood,
Hertfordshire.
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Your Way to Train a
Well-behaved DogYour dog
just doesn't seem to
listen. You've been
through obedience
training, but he still
can't seem to master the
most basic commands. And
nothing you do seems to
prevent him from
misbehaving. 'Clients
usually come to me when
their dogs are ruining
their lives, not when
they won't sit, ' says
Cesar. 'But everywhere I
go, people are telling
me they are confused
about the wide variety of
training options and
theories out there.' Now,
in his usual
straightforward,
confident manner, Cesar
takes on the topic of
training for the first
time, by explaining the
importance of balance as
the foundation for a
healthy relationship
between you and your dog.
He calls upon some of the
foremost experts in the
field so that you can
find the perfect approach
that works for you and
your dog.Filled with
practical advice,
anecdotes, tips, and
trouble-shooting
techniques from Cesar and
his colleagues, this is
the ultimate guide to a
well-behaved and
well-balanced dog - from
a new puppy to an old dog
who can still learn new
tricks.About the
AuthorFounder of the Dog
Psychology Center in Los
Angeles, Cesar Millan is
the 1 New York Times
bestselling author of
Cesar's Way, Be the Pack
Leader and Member of the
Family. He is the star of
The Dog Whisperer with
Cesar Millan, the Nat
Geo Wild Channel's
top-rated show.
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This charming
introductory guide is an
essential read for all
aspiring
pig-keepers. The latest
edition in the hugely
popular Keeping Series
includes expert guidance
on how to feed, house
and breed healthy and
happy pigs. From
introducing the many
breeds to sourcing the
perfect pig for you,
this extensive guide
encompasses all aspects
of pig keeping and is
complimented by
magnificent
photography. A highly
informative and visually
appealing handbook
suitable for every
potential pig-owner,
from the pig-lover to the
smallholder. About the
Author Jeremy Hobson is
a countryside consultant
with a lifetime's
background in rural and
farming matters of all
sorts. Phil Rant has kept
pigs on a commercial
basis and as a hobby.
Hobson and Rant have
previously worked
together on Successful
Smallholding. Both
authors currently live in
France.
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Everything you need to
know about photography,
both digital and film,
written by a team of
experts. This
comprehensive and
superbly illustrated
guide covers all aspects
from basic composition to
the latest digital
know-how and digital
darkroom
techniques. Practical,
inspiring and
informative, Collins
Complete Photography
Manual takes you from
choosing the right camera
and understanding what
different lenses can
achieve, to creating the
best possible
composition. In addition,
key techniques, such as
image manipulation, are
illustrated with stunning
images and accompanied by
easy-to-follow
jargon-free text. There
are separate sections on
different themes, such
as landscapes and nature,
still life and sports
shots, architecture,
weddings, animals, and
how to take a good
portrait. In addition,
professional tips
throughout help you to
avoid potential problems
and show you how to get
the best out of your
camera and raise your
level of photography.
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Spring Paper & Card
PackThis super bumper
pack includes 40 x
pre-creased A6 card
blanks, 10 x yellow oval
aperture cards, 10 x
pink heart aperture
cards, 10 x blue
tri-square cards, 70 x
white envelopes, five x
A4 rainbow paper, five x
A4 butterfly and ladybird
paper, 14 x A4 plain
card and 40 x A4 plain
papers, all in pretty
pastel colours. These
card blanks particularly
make excellent bases for
Valentine's Day, Easter
and birthday cards.
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Success with Landscape
Photography is a
comprehensive guide for
all those wanting to
capture beautiful,
striking images. There is
guidance on which type of
camera to use,
accessories such as zoom
lenses and filters and
the equipment you will
need in the field.
There's professional
advice on exposure and
metering, how to shoot
in even the worst of
conditions and how to get
the best results from the
scene in front of you,
whether its mountains,
lakes, jungle or desert.
An invaluable section on
the digital darkroom
teaches essential
workflow and
post-processing practice
and how to output your
images.
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From simple cut-outs to
3-D pop-ups, designing
and making your own
stunningly original cards
has never been easier,
or more enjoyable! Choose
from 24 fabulous, fun
and innovative projects,
all covering a huge
range of occasions, such
as Christmas, birthdays,
weddings and Valentine's
Day. Learn quick and easy
techniques from embossing
and collage to copying
on acetate, or add
sparkle with diamante and
jewellery wire.
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Photographers can focus
on just what they need
with this no-nonsense
guide to lighting and
exposure. It provides key
how-to information in
short, to-the-point
nuggets, so you can
start taking better
pictures instantly.
Master photographer
George Schaub outlines 25
basic photographic
concepts and principles,
such as how to set up a
high-contrast scene,
create silhouettes or
backlight. He then
explains how to apply
them to real-world
shooting scenarios.
Lavish and fun photos
illustrate each concept,
making it easy for
readers to see the
effects of every
technique. About the
Author George Schaub is
the editorial director of
Shutterbug magazine and
Shutterbug online. He is
a noted teacher of
digital photography and
digital printing
workshops around the
country and has authored
20 books on photography.
He is a member of the
faculty at The New
School, and served as an
adjunct at the University
of Alaska. His work has
appeared in Travel &
Leisure, Men's Journal,
the New York Times and
other publications.
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Aptly described as 'an
artist's artist', Peter
Kinley (1926-1988) was a
well-respected painter
who achieved great early
success and commanded
much attention during his
lifetime. He was
extensively reviewed
during his career, but
little has been published
about his work since his
death over twenty years
ago. This book, the
first substantial
monograph, redresses
this omission. Through
biography and
art-historical
discussion, the texts by
Catherine Kinley and
Marco Livingstone provide
an in-depth analysis of
Kinley's life and work
and chart his development
from the figure
paintings, still lifes
and landscapes of the
mid-1950s to the succinct
and emblematic works for
which he is best known.
Livingstone's analysis of
the paintings
demonstrates how they
underwent a dramatic
stylistic and
philosophical shift in
the 1960s towards a
flatter, more hieratic
style that encoded
experience in bold,
pared-down compositions.
Complemented by a
detailed discussion by
the artist's widow of his
eventful life, from his
formative years in Vienna
through to his maturity
in London and Wiltshire,
this book offers the
definitive account of
Kinley's artistic
evolution. Including 100
colour images of key
works from Kinley's
forty- year career, the
narrative is also
supported with
biographical photographs
from the Kinley family
archive. These
illustrations, combined
with informative and
illuminating texts on
his paintings and on his
singular life, make this
publication an essential
resource for anyone
interested in this key
British artist and the
period in which he
worked.
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This is a fascinating and
poignant collection of
photographs and
first-hand accounts
documenting everyday life
on Britain's home front
during WWII.Collected
here are the stories of
the men, women and
children left at home who
dug for victory, knitted
for victory, waved
goodbye to loved ones,
accommodated strangers,
went out to work and who
provided invaluable
support to the troops on
the frontline.Accounts of
mass evacuations during
the 'phoney war',
blackouts and camaradarie
in the shelters sit
alongside heart-warming
tales of personal
victories, tragic
stories of loss and
confusion and detailed
accounts of the
destruction of major
cities, towns and
villages. Diary extracts,
archive documents,
letters, propaganda and
personal memories are
vividly brought to life
with revealing and often
breathtaking images,
exposing the
extraordinary lives of
these ordinary citizens
during the people's war.
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This is a highly
practical guide for
budding artists who want
to create their own
extreme sci-fi worlds.
Core elements of sci-fi
art are taught through
ingenious exercises and
eleven detailed step by
step projects. Subjects
covered include aliens,
robots, space ships,
weapons, space stations
and strange planets. It
contains instruction
suitable for beginners
and more advanced
artists, and is
accompanied by an awesome
gallery of the author's
work.
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The Most Amazing Birds to
See in Britain: More Than
120 Unusual and
Eye-Catching Species
(Readers Digest) Witness
the extraordinary
displays of a courting
grey heron as he
stretches, strains or
curtsies, emitting a
peculiar 'hoo' or a
gurgling 'ooh'. Watch a
black grouse fan his
tail, mincing, crowing
and cooing, or observe
the clash of beaks as a
pair of gannets meet in a
mutual fencing display.
In this fascinating bird
guide, you'll discover
when and where to spot
Britain's birds at their
most spectacular.
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Jolly Nation Kids 3D
Papers This cheerful pack
contains ten A4 sheets of
die-cut découpage images
(two of each design)
which can be used to
create some really cute
cards for children.
Characters used include a
bedtime little boy with
his teddy, a baby with a
rattle and a little girl
with a rocking horse. To
help create a
professional finish there
are also ten A4 assorted
background papers and an
A4 die-cut sentiment
sheet so you can follow
the theme through your
cardmaking.
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Mastering Composition
with your Digital SLR is
a master-class in
creative composition
techniques. With
particular reference to
the unique opportunities
of choosing and using an
SLR, the book seeks to
provide readers with
ample information to
allow them to get the
most out of their camera.
The main body of the book
is divided into key
subject areas, such as
portraits and people
shots, landscapes and
nature, action images
and specialist
techniques. The result is
that the reader is walked
through every creative
aspect of looking through
the lens, encouraging
them to improve their
photographic instinct and
maximize their creative
potential. The book
showcases stunning
examples of professional
photography alongside
detailed workshops. The
primary focus is on
in-camera composition,
but there is also some
analysis of relevant
software
techniques. Mastering
Composition with your
Digital SLR presents a
hardworking and
inspirational exploration
of how best to unlock the
creative potential of its
readers both in the field
and in the home studio.
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Light is the lifeblood of
photography. The
Photographer's Guide to
Light explores the
correlation between light
and shade to give the
reader an insight into
how stunning images can
be achieved, even when
the light is low. In this
inspiring practical
guide, John Freeman
examines all aspects of
light, including
daylight, flash,
tungsten, HMI, using
available light and night
photography. With
informative, jargon-free
language he explains the
colour balance of films
and how different light
affects them, and also
looks at the latest
digital techniques. Each
subject is illustrated
with a wide range of John
Freeman's original images
and helpful diagrams.
Subjects include taking
portraits in available
light, fill-in flashes,
interiors with mixed
lighting conditions,
when to take the optimum
night-time shots - all
achievable by
photographers using even
the most modest of
equipment.
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Paint fairies in acrylic
with this instructive
book on every aspect of
these magical creatures
and their worlds. This
comprehensive guide
covers the basic supplies
needed, colour theory,
anatomy details, wings,
poses, flowers, trees,
butterflies, water and
more. With over 25
step-by-step
demonstrations, readers
will learn how to paint
everything from the
smallest detail of the
fairy to complete scenes.
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An informative set of two
books from the "Collins
Learn to Paint" series
which give brilliant
instruction on these two
popular themes. Country
Flowers in Watercolour is
by the popular artist Ann
Blockley who is
well-known for her
attractive paintings of
flowers. Here she
explains all the basic
techniques for painting
this fascinating subject
in watercolour. Skies in
Watercolour will show you
how to paint impressive
skies so that you can
produce landscape
paintings that are full
of vitality and
atmosphere. In this
guide, experienced
teacher Ron Ranson
provides plenty of
practical advice on how
to achieve this.
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Now that the cost of the
average wedding runs well
into five figures, the
job of capturing a
complete record of the
great day has become
critical, and those who
undertake it, even if
they are not themselves
professional
photographers, will want
to make sure they are
fully prepared and
equipped to deliver a
completed album that is
up to the highest
standards. To ensure
that they achieve the
best results they need
look no further than this
admirably comprehensive
and practical manual
which is packed with
inspirational examples
of the very best work
from around the world.
The book, which is aimed
at both amateur and
professional
photographers, starts
with a discussion of the
choice of equipment
available, and then goes
on to take the reader
through every aspect of a
wedding shoot
preparations and
planning, locations and
poses, the execution of
the shoot, printing and
work in the digital
darkroom, designing an
album and ends with a
chapter on the business
aspects of wedding
photography. About the
Author Morag MacDonald is
a documentary wedding
photographer living in
Bristol who also works as
a part-time Lecturer in
Photography. She is a
Craftsman of the Society
of Wedding and Portrait
Photographers and an
Associate of the British
Institute of Professional
Photographers. In
producing this book she
has collaborated with a
leading wedding
photographer in the US
who has contributed
examples of her own work
and experience.
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Leading landscape
photographer and
best-selling photography
author, Lee Frost tells
you how to photograph the
landscape in different
conditions and locations
from rolling countryside
to coastal scenes,
holiday beaches and
picturesque towns to
deserts and canyons. This
book contains
spectacular photography,
practical advice and a
beautiful package for
landscape photographers
and Lee Frost
fans everywhere.
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The power of digital
processing means that,
these days, pressing the
shutter is only the
beginningof the process.
Digital files or scans
from traditional prints
always need some
post-productionwork,
even if it is just a
minor tweak to contrast
or colour.
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Amateur photographers who
want to take their nature
and outdoor images from
"okay" to "wow" will love
this new edition of
Creative Nature & Outdoor
Photography, which
updates the author's
critically acclaimed
approach to creative
composition with a new
focus on digital
photography, including
stunning, all-new
imagery. Brenda Tharp's
nurturing text teaches
readers the magical skill
- how to 'see' - as well
as basic design
principles, creative
techniques and tips on
creating images with
their own personal mark.
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Jim Zuckerman, a
photographer known for
his vivid, surreal
images, reveals a
lifetime's worth of
tricks and techniques for
taking photos with that
huge wow factor. His pro
secrets range from the
technical to the
abstract, from making an
impact with complementary
colours to getting
picture-postcard photos
of scenic sites. He'll
reveal which editing
tools bring out a
photograph's hidden
assets, how to pan the
camera to control the
appearance of movement
and much more. Filled
with compelling,
colourful photographs,
this eye-catching volume
will inform and inspire
both beginners and more
experienced
photographers. About the
Author Jim Zuckerman has
lectured and taught
creative photography at
UCLA, Kent State
University and the Palm
Beach Photographic
Center. He was a
contributing editor to
Photographic magazine
for 32 years and now
writes for Shutterbug.
His images have been
published in hundreds of
books and magazines
including publications of
the National Geographic
Society, Outdoor
Photographer, Omni
Magazine, Conde Nast
Traveler and Science
Fiction Age. He is the
author of 14 books.
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From working with models
to lighting and posing,
everything aspiring
glamour photographers
need to know in order to
run a successful business
and take gorgeous
pictures is included in
this thorough manual.
Written for both the
amateur and professional
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World, St. Martins
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New York Times, and
Playboyand a contributing
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Photo Plus Expo (NYC),
an instructor for Samys
Digital Photography
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and a lecturer for
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Beach Photographic Art
Centre. He has taught
over 130 consecutively
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the past five years and
is one of the original
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