Includes bibliographical references (p. 404-407) and index.

Getting started -- Camera -- Lens -- Exposure, sensors, and film -- Developing the negative -- Printing in a darkroom -- Color -- Setting up a digital darkroom -- Image editing -- Digital printing -- Organizing and storing your work -- Print finishing and display -- Lighting -- Extending the image -- View camera -- The zone system -- Seeing photographs -- History of photography -- Troubleshooting -- Glossary -- Bibliography.

This best-selling introductory photography text teaches students how to use the medium confidently and effectively by emphasizing both technique and visual awareness. Comprehensive in scope, this book features superb instructional illustrations and examples in its clear presentation of both black and white and color photography. London offers extensive coverage of digital imaging and the latest technological developments, such as Web page design and formatting photos on CD-ROMs. - Publisher.