How to Do Everything Digital Photography

Take Great Digital Photos Every Time!

Filled with high-color photographs, How to Do Everything: Digital Photography shows you how to capture professional-quality photos using any digital camera--from a smartphone or point-and-shoot camera to an advanced digital SLR camera. Learn how to take better pictures right away using a variety of techniques for photo composition, lighting, and creativity. You'll also get tips on photo editing, printing, and archiving, as well as avoiding common mistakes that result in poor-quality images. Improve your photographic skills in no time with help from this comprehensive, hands-on guide.

Learn digital camera basics and select the best camera, equipment, and accessories for your needs

Master the fundamentals of photo composition

Use professional lighting and flash techniques

Shoot eye-catching outdoor photos in any weather condition

Take portraits and candid shots of people and pets

Capture stunning vacation photographs

Take professional-quality photos of sporting and action-oriented events

Shoot digital video and publish it online

Transfer digital images to your computer

Digitally fix, edit, and improve your images

Use photo editing software, as well as plug-ins, add-ons, and accessories

Print high-quality photos or publish your work on the Web

Catalog, organize, back up, and archive your images