Includes index.

Part I. Get to know your digital camera -- Digital camera basics : what you need to know to get started -- Buy your new digital camera -- Digital camera accessories and how they're used -- Part II. Tips and strategies for taking professional-quality photos in any situation -- Basic photo techniques for shooting like a pro -- Indoor and nighttime photos : lighting and flash techniques -- Shoot eye-catching outdoor photos -- Portraits and candid pictures of people and pets -- Vacation photography and preserving memories -- Photograph sports and subjects in motion -- Shoot digital video and publish it online -- Part III. Edit and digitally enhance your photos -- Transfer digital images to your computer -- Digitally fix, edit and improve your images -- Photo-editing software plug-ins, add-ons and accessories -- Part IV. Showcase, share, present and store your photos -- Show off and present your images -- Catalog, organize, back up and archive your images.

"An easy-to-follow, full-color guide to capturing and editing professional-quality digital photosAbout the Book How to Do Everything: Digital Photography is designed to appeal to anyone with a new digital camera and/or looking to build digital photography skills. Rather than being camera brand or model specific, the book focuses on the fun of taking excellent pictures with any digital camera--from a low-resolution cell phone or smartphone camera to a stand-alone point-and-shoot camera to a higher-end digital SLR camera.Digital photography tips and techniques are accompanied by full-color photos that showcase before and after examples. Without relying on highly technical details, the author provides an overview of image editing-programs as well as best practices for cataloging and sharing images online and in print. Key features of the latest digital cameras are also covered.How to Do Everything: Digital Photography Includes full-color photos throughout that showcase the techniques presented in the book Written by an established, successful photographer and travel writer with 10+ years of experience taking stunning pictures around the world Explains how to take great photos in different lighting environments Shows how to edit and enhance photos with simple fixes using free photo editing sites and software Describes must-have digital camera features and recommends accessories worth buying Step-by-step coverage: Digital Camera Basics; Buy Your New Digital Camera; Digital Camera Accessories & How They're Used; Basic Photo Techniques For Shooting Like A Pro; Indoor and Nighttime Photos--Lighting & Flash Techniques; Shoot Eye-Catching Outdoor Photos; Portraits and Candid Pictures of People & Pets; Vacation Photography & Preserving Memories; Capture Events, Weddings, and Parties; Photograph Sports & Action-Oriented Events; Shoot Digital Video and Publishing It Online; Transfer Digital Images To Your Computer; Digitally Fix, Edit & Improve Your Images; Photo Software Plug-In, Hardware & Accessories; Show Off & Present Your Images; Catalog, Organize, Back-Up and Archive Your Images"-- Provided by publisher.

"Filled with full-color photographs, How to Do Everything: Digital Photography shows you how to capture professional-quality photos using any digital camera--from a smartphone or point-and-shoot camera to an advanced digital SLR camera. Learn how to take better pictures right away using a variety of techniques for photo composition, lighting, and creativity. You'll also get tips on photo editing, printing, and archiving, as well as avoiding common mistakes that result in poor-quality images. Improve your photographic skills in no time with help from this comprehensive hands-on guide"-- Provided by publisher.