IPhoto library not updated in Finder browse window?

Hi!
When I try to upload images from iPhoto to my blog, I more often then not find that the images I just uploaded aren't visible in the browse window from which I shall choose my files. The iPhoto latest import shortcut displays my second to last import, and it is not visible as a new event either. This doesn't happen every time though, sometimes it works. It's about 50/50 I'd say. In iPhoto the latest pictures are of course visible, so the workaround is to export the latest import to the desktop and choose the files from there. This is tedious though, so I'd really like to find a solution. Anyone got any ideas? Could it be some sort of indexing thing that prevents Finder from displaying an up-to-date representation of my library?
All help greatly appreciated!
Erik

click here for a discussion on the many correct and safe ways to access your iPhoto library photos.
Are you using the media browser in the lower left hand corner i the upload window? ip so try renewing your iPhoto preference file - A good general step for strange issues is to renew the iPhoto preference file - quit iPhoto and go to "your user name" ==> library ==> preferences ==> com.apple.iPhoto.plist and trash it - launch iPhoto which creates a fresh new default preference file and reset any personal preferences you have changed and if you have moved the iPhoto library repoint to it. This may help
This does not affect your photos or any database information (keywords, faces, places, ratings, etc) in any way - they are stored in the iPhoto library - the iPhoto preference file simply controls how iPhoto works - which is why renewing it is a good first step.
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