Complete Digital Photography

In this thoroughly updated eighth edition, Ben Long guides you through the creative and challenging world of digital photography. Everything you'll need to know in order to create great digital photos - from how a camera works and how to choose the right camera; to all the details of shooting; image editing; output; and workflow are discussed. The step-by-step tutorials offer great tips and techniques on improving processes from start to finish. You'll learn about exposure theory; composition; lighting; complex masking; image adjustment and much more. No prior experience is needed or assumed, and by the end of the book you'll be tackling complex photographic challenges with your own growing expertise. --