The long-awaited Bryan Peterson field guide is here: thick (though formatted to fit into a camera bag), comprehensive, and filled with the techniques, before-and-after images, and multiple-view photographs he's famous for. Distilled from his popular previous titles (and the forthcoming Understanding Close-Up Photography), this one book covers it all: exposure, shutter speed, composition and color, portraiture, the digital darkroom, printing, aperture, and much more. The book also spans a broad spectrum of genres from nature and travel to portrait, macro and panorama, fine art and stock photography. This is the all-in-one place for beginning and serious amateur photographers to look for clear and reliable information about any photographic situation or intention-including the latest tips for improving your work later in Photoshop.

In his signature style-conversational, irreverent, and funny rather than technical--Bryan Peterson helps readers achieve the wow shots that are their ultimate goal.

Distilled from Peterson's popular previous titles, this single volume covers it all: exposure, shutter speed, composition and color, portraiture, the digital darkroom, printing, and aperture--all to help readers achieve the "wow" shots that are their ultimate goal.

Everything you need to know in one take-anywhere field guide

This all-in-one guide from renowned photographer, instructor, and author Bryan Peterson will help you take better photos anytime, anywhere-with any camera.

Want to finally understand exposure? Interested in learning to see and composing your images more creatively? Ready to master the magic of light? It's all here, the techniques every amateur photographer needs to take better nature, landscape, people, and close-up photos. You'll even get creative techniques, like making rain and capturing ghosts, and practical advice on gear, equipment, and postprocessing software. Filled with Bryan's inspirational photographs, this is the one essential guide for every camera bag.