The Illustrated Practical Guide to Digital and Classic Photography: The Expert's Manual on Taking Great Photographs

A comprehensive guide to everything there is to know about working with film and digital photography equipment, from the different types of cameras and lenses to finding the best light, using filters, and understanding pixels and file formats Explains the key principles of exposure, depth of field and selective focusing, and shows how shutter speed can be used to create a variety of stunning effects Advice on choosing locations and subjects, from landscapes and buildings to people and wild animals, with useful tips on photographing different weather conditions and times of day, and using black and white film Teaches basic and advanced image editing, such as adjusting brightness, cropping, making cut-outs, using soft-focus effects and restoring old photographs Features information on how to make money from your work, with guidance on selling pictures, entering competitions and taking on photographic commissions