Digital photography gives you the power to take pictures on a whim, or to create careful, professional quality work that others may be willing to pay for. The choices are all yours, and digital photography puts all the opportunity right in your hands. All you need is a little information on how to choose and use your tools, and how to put them to work.

Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies is the perfect companion for the person who has confidence using a computer and navigating the operating system and at least some familiarity with their own digital camera. Acquaintance with an image editor, such as Paint Shop Pro, Corel Photo-Paint, or Adobe s Photoshop or Photoshop Elements, is also helpful. Expect to get the goods on the

• Essentials of quality digital photography



• Whole business of picking the right camera and accessories



• Complete picture on composing top-notch sports, travel, and people pictures



• Altering images with techno-tools



• Putting your work out for all the Web world to see

With seven reference guides ready and waiting in just one volume, this big book can have you cookin' with your camera in no time. Build your knowledge, your studio, and your portfolio by exploring equipment options, image-editing programs, archive tools, plus practical ways to

• Set up a computer for digital photography



• Get your picture from the camera to the digital darkroom



• Make a printer and scanner part of the operational package



• Shoot your subjects close-up, in different lighting, and on the move



• Restore images from yesteryear

Digital photography has finally put the entire process of making pictures in the hands of the person holding the camera. Digital Photography All-in-One Desk Reference For Dummies lands a whole lot of know-how in those hands   an unbeatable outreach for anyone who wants to get a grip on a great hobby, pastime, or profession.