The Complete Photo Manual (Popular Photography) 300+ Skills and Tips for Making Great Pictures

Inspired by the success of our recent Total Outdoorsman Manual, this hands-on guide brings the winning ;essential tips ; formula to the world of photography, covering basics (how to set up lighting in any situation), pro tips (take wildlife photos without scaring the critters away), quirky insider secrets (the $5 tripod you can make in minutes), and social-media savvy (how to be a Flickr star). The millions of amateur photographers in America who are doing everything from posting arty iPhone pics on Facebook to investing thousands in expensive DSLR cameras will welcome this extensive compendium.

With more than 2 million readers and over 70 years of expertise, Popular Photography is the world’s largest how-to monthly magazine for image-making enthusiasts. The magazine’s editors are not just great how-to writers, they are all talented photographers, who really know how to make the most of any image.