Basic Digital Photography Hints
The Washington Post has published an article with some good, basic advice for novice digital photographers. The tips come from pros and hobbyists, and are spot-on for the most part.
The only bit I’d disagree with is Nigel Aves’s comment that you should throw out the image editing software that comes for free with your camera. Nigel says they’re all junk, but this isn’t as true as it used to be. Some digital cameras are now shipping with Photoshop Elements, a very capable program that I use myself.
For digital photographers seeking more advanced advice, I strongly recommend O’Reilly’s Digital Photography Pocket Guide, by Derrick Story. It’s packed full of concise information that you can put to use immediately, and it’s small enough to fit in your backpack, purse, or camera bag.
