Are you new to digital cameras? Does new technology make you nervous? Relax You're holding in your hands the easiest guide ever to digital photography - a book that skips the long-winded explanations and shows you how things work. All you have to do is open the book and discover just how easy it is to get up to speed.

- Set up your camera and learn program modes
- Understand good composition and exposure
- Experiment with lenses and focal length
- Download and organize your images
- Fine-tune your photos with Photoshop(r) Elements
- Select paper and printers to make quality prints
- "Simplify It" sidebars offer real-world advice
- Succinct explanations walk you through step by step
- Full-color screen shots demonstrate each task
- Self-contained, two-page lessons make learning a snap

1. Getting Ready to Take Pictures.
2. Taking a Better Picture through Composition.
3. Using Light to Your Advantage.
4. Understanding Exposure and White Balance.
5. Choosing Shutter Speed and F-Stop.
6. Getting Maximum Sharpness.
7. Getting the Most from a Lens.
8. Indoor and Night Light Plus Flash.
9. Editing and Organizing Your Photos.
10. Basic Adjustments with Photoshop Elements.
11. Additional Controls with Photoshop Elements.
12 Printing Photos.

Author
Rob Sheppard is editor-at-large for "Outdoor Photographer," and is author/photographer of over 20 books including "The National Geographic Field Guide to Photography" and "Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Digital Photographers Only," He is committed to bringing professional photographers together with technology that benefits their craft. His Web site is www.robsheppardphoto.com.