• Develop a better eye for composition and lighting
• Apply your photo know-how to creating better images
• Get pro tips on shooting portraits and action shots

Learn the secrets of getting super shots

Whether you're shooting with a top-of-the-line dSLR or your smartphone, the principles of good photography remain the same. Learn those basics and your photos will get "wow" reviews whether they're framed on a wall or posted on Instagram. This easy-to-follow guide helps you understand camera settings, describes how to apply proven photography techniques, explains options for improving photo quality, explores how to better control lighting and exposure. Best of all, it helps you think like a photographer, so your images tell the story you want to create.

Inside...

• Tips for choosing a camera
• Camera set-up guidelines
• How to compose an image
• Solutions to focus problems
• Best ways to capture action
• Landscape and portrait tips
• Advice on editing and sharing