Over 20,000 copies downloaded in the first six months after publication!What people are saying about this book.Very happy with this book! I did not (and barely did) want to put it down..., MLRA lot of other books I have read simply assume that you know certain basics, this book does not and will give you a solid introduction to almost all aspects of photography. KnutSuperb writing style., I am long time amateur, and have a library of the better photo books; but this one is easy to read and easy to understand. TECThis is a must read for anyone who wants to understand how to take your pictures from very basic to advanced. It is one of the best books I have read about photography. MikelWhether you are transitioning from film to digital or want to take your photography to a higher level, this book might be just what you were looking for.Are you ready to move beyond point and shoot photography? Are you enthused about photography but confused by all the technical jargon?Do you feel a physical sensation in your gut when you take a great picture? Would you like to be more consistent with the quality of your images? Have you ever had an experience where you thought to yourself, “This book could have saved me a lot of time, money, and frustration, if only I had known about it back then?” This Photographic Guide will prepare you for an Amazing Journey! Thanks to the Internet, you can virtually hang-out with some of the top photographers in the world and learn from their experience for a very reasonable price in the form of training videos. Like traveling to a foreign country, understanding the language will make your visit more pleasant and meaningful. Although this book provides a fast-track approach to achieving photographic excellence it does not rely on previous knowledge. This book will:Save you a great deal of time and money by telling you what you need to know and how to maximize your efforts and budget. Help you take better pictures and know why they are better. Present the details and language of digital photography without intimidation or confusing terminology.Significantly accelerate your photographic learning curve. Any serious photographer will eventually learn everything in this book. You have an opportunity to learn it quickly and easily in just a few hours To learn about Al's other photography books, please go to his author page at: http://www.amazon.com/author/al.judge Why spend any more time “Shooting in the Dark?”Just scroll back up the page and click on the BUY button at the right to purchase this great guidebook for the cost of a coffee.