Aimed at the keen amateur photographer, explains the theory behind digital photography. Covers the basics of exposure and good composition, file types and applying special effects. Projects are described for photographing, such as people, landscape, architecture and animals.

Jargon-busting text, illustrated with the author's own stunning images, explains the theory behind digital photography, along with a guide to the equipment and software needed to take outstanding images. The book explains the basics of exposure and good composition, file types, manipulating captured images using popular software, and applying special effects (such as split toning, simulating film grain, lith prints and using cyanotypes). A printing chapter discusses outputting and displaying images.

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A fantastic introduction to the subject and a really good refresher for those who could do with a little brushing up on technique and a boost of inspiration.