Take your Best Shot : The Illustrated Beginner's Guide to Digital Photography

Written for complete beginners, this photography book is easy to read and understand, even if you have never worked with a camera before, or a budding photographer who wants to improve. It has step-by-step tutorials covering the basics of digital cameras and photographic techniques.

In this guide you'll explore

Types of cameras available

How digital cameras work

Camera Cards

Lenses and Filters

Techniques used to take better photographs

How to align and compose your photos

Suggested camera settings

Understanding f-stops, shutter speed and ISO

Understanding depth of field and focus

Taking photos and using shooting modes

How to transfer your Photos to your computer

Basic Photo Editing and Touchup