The Shutterfly Guide to Great Digital Photos - Paperback

Jeff Housenbold of Shutterfly.com--a leading online digital photo print service--and Dave Johnson, best-selling digital photography author, have written the ideal how-to book for anyone looking to take great digital photos. They cover the basics of how digital cameras work and offer easy-to-follow guidance and general photography tips--from composition and lighting to shooting action shots and getting compelling close-up images. The book covers:

• Image editing, including cropping and resizing
• Adding text, objects, and special effects
• Getting quality prints from an online service or a home printer
• Creating greeting cards, calendars, stickers, posters, and more

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Capture and print high-quality digital photos

In this step-by-step guide, Jeffrey Housenbold, CEO of Shutterfly, and Dave Johnson, an award-winning photographer, show you how to take great photos with your digital camera. First, you'll learn the essentials of photography--from composition and lighting to shooting action shots and compelling close-ups. Then, you'll find out how to edit, enhance and organize your images, get film-quality prints, and share your pictures with loved ones. The book also includes fun projects, such as creating your own greeting cards and wrapping paper, turning photos into jigsaw puzzles, designing a photo calendar, and more.Get the most out of your digital camera Master the rules of composition to take compelling shots Discover professional tips on exposure and lighting to get the best pictures possible Share your pictures with friends and family Get professional photographs from Shutterfly or make prints at home Capture sharp close-ups and exciting action shots with ease Learn how to view, organize, and store your pictures efficiently Get expert advice on editing, cropping, and correcting images Remove red eye, fix focus problems, eliminate distracting objects, and more

Includes 8-page color insert featuring hands-on projects

Jeffrey Housenbold is President and CEO of Shutterfly, Inc. Dave Johnson is an award-winning photographer and the best-selling author of several books, including "How to Do Everything with Your Digital Camera."