Langford's Starting Photography

'The' Focal Press introductory photography book. This authoritative classic was originally written by a leading photography writer and lecturer, Michael Langford, and has been updated by lecturer and best-selling author, Philip Andrews, for today's beginning photographer. All the core basics are included: how to select and compose a good picture; how different cameras operate, whether film or digital; how to use the camera’s controls – shutter speed, focus, zoom, flash etc; advice on how best to tackle different subjects – people, places, animals, landscapes, or close-ups, as well as invaluable scanner and printing techniques.