Designed to get you started and keep you going whether your goal in life is the Pulitzer or just to remove all images of your ex from your life, this combination buyers' guide, users' meta-manual, tip library and technical support document gives readers information on the basics of digital cameras currently on the market, the classic ways to produce better pictures, including controlling the lighting and environment and shooting portraits, putting photos to work by getting them ready for showtime through touch-up software, printing, posting work on the web and keeping inventory, making simple improvements, working with the more advanced tools, rescuing a photo and getting creative. Along with dozens of photographs this guide includes screen shots that actually match the software and clear illustrations of basic techniques and tips. Annotation 2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR