Includes index

"Teaches the core concepts that underlie digital photography with highly visual and comprehensive explanations. Topics covered include the fundamentals of exposure, how lens choice affects creative control, digital image characteristics, and how to make the most of natural light"--Provided by publisher

Basic concepts in photography -- Digital image characteristics -- Understanding camera lenses -- Camera types and tripods -- Lens filters -- Using flash to enhance capture -- Working with natural light and weather -- Introduction to portrait lighting -- Other shooting techniques