What’s in This Book

This book is broken down into mini books, each covering a general topic. Each mini book comprises chapters, each covering a more specific topic under the general one. Each chapter is then divided into sections, and some of those sections have subsections. I’m sure you get the picture. You can read the book from front to back, or you can dive right into the mini book or chapter of your choice. Either way works just fine. Any time a concept is mentioned that isn’t covered in depth in that chapter, you’ll find a cross-reference to another book and chapter where you’ll find all the details.

If you’re looking for something specific, check out either the Table of Contents or the index.

The Cheat Sheet at the beginning of the book provides helpful information you’ll use often. Tear it out, tape it to your monitor, and don’t forget to say, “Thanks.” (You’re welcome.)

And finally, you get pictures. Lots of them. Many of these pictures illustrate good photo techniques as well as traps to avoid. You’ll find examples of the kinds of pictures you can take right away and maybe a few that you’ll want

to strive to equal or exceed.

This book contains eight mini books. The following sections offer a quick synopsis of what each book contains.