When the original Art of Photoshop book was published a few years ago, some of the most frequent comments were from readers asking me where I sourced my images. They would say that it was fine to teach them curves or filters, but they recognized that if the source image wasn't of decent quality, artists were severely limited in what they could achieve.
The chapters in this part are dedicated to basic photographic principles, as well as the specific, actionable techniques for taking better digital photos. The chapters cover the basics of exposure, composition, depth of field, and general technical skills that will enhance the quality of your images.
