This general curriculum text provides a thorough introduction to all the major topics of photography, including current practice and the latest technology. It balances general information with easy-to-understand directions on how to perform specific procedures and processes. It is a collaboration of these two well-known and experienced authors and ensures a comprehensive text with up-to-date detail on the practical application of the information. Additionally, it features a striking picture program with a contemporary look, the result of the design and illustrations and the selection of photographers whose images heavily support the text, and a perspective that provides insight into the future of the photographic process.