‘Digital Photography for Dummies,’ by Julie Adair King.

‘Digital Photography for Dummies’ is written by Julie Adair King and was published in October 2005. It and provides the reader with 400 detailed pages on various topics related to digital photography. The author is a photographer and works with graphics software.

This book assumes that the reader already has a decent knowledge of film photography, but is looking to make the switch to digital. At the beginning of the book Adair King discusses both forms of photography, along with the numerous pros and cons related to them. There are also several tips about picking the right digital camera, including the important point that the most expensive camera is not always the best.

Once you have your shiny new camera, you can use a copy of ‘Digital Photography for Dummies’ to learn how to take better photographs. This book introduces the reader to the various settings that can be found on a typical digital camera and explains how and when to use each one. Topics related to focus and exposure, are also covered in some depth.

Many people are confused about what to do with the digital images that they have captured. ‘Digital Photography for Dummies’ walks you through the various options that you have to get at your photographs, such as storing them on a handy personalised usb drive. The book also discusses several editing tips and tricks you can do to improve the overall quality of your images. There is a great reference section that provides additional resources that photographers can use.