Lonely Planet's Best Ever Photography Tips

Featuring 45 practical tips and ten golden rules from award-winning travel photographer Richard I'Anson, it's packed with insight into the creative and technical skills required to produce brilliant images. Designed for novices and experienced photographers alike, this concise guide includes essential advice on kit, techniques, editing and sharing, to help you capture great moments wherever you are in the world - whether you're using a smartphone or DSLR. Plus, each tip and trick is accompanied by a photograph to show you how it's done. Inside, you'll learn how to take control of the picture-taking process, shoot Raw files, become proficient with image-editing software, adjust your exposure and depth of field, and use short telephoto and wide-angle lenses effectively. Discover how to shoot wildlife, nightlife, people, cities, landscapes and even your lunch, while learning to anticipate the moment, talk to strangers, avoid lens flare, and record light trails. Most importantly, you'll master how to compose, control and critique your photographs to create truly brilliant images.