Previous edition: 2014.

Includes index.

Introduction: let's start over -- Composition (Leading lines ; Landscape or portrait ; Framing ; Foreground interest ; Getting close ; Symmetry ; The rule of thirds ; Working the frame ; Visual weight ; Breakling the rules) -- Exposure (Modes ; 'Program' mode ; Shutter speed and 'shutter priority' ; Slow shutter speeds ; Slow shutter speeds at night ; Fast shutter speeds ; Aperture and 'aperture priority' ; Shallow depth of field ; Deep depth of field ; ISO ; 'Manual' ; Exposure compensation) -- Light (Hard light ; Soft light ; Natural and artificial light ; White balance ; Inbuilt flash ; Fill flash) -- Lenses (Lenses made easy ; Wide angle / short focal length ; Telephoto / long focal length ; Standard focal length ; Prime lenses ; Macro photography) -- Seeing (Decisive moments ; Unexpected beauty ; The world unobstructed ; A different point of view ; The good from the bad ; How to capture the shot ; One subject, one shoot -- The importance of intrigue -- The power of a project -- That extra something) -- Feeling (The mood ; The present ; Your uniqueness ; Your flaws ; The magic) -- FAQ (Troubleshooting ; How to get the most from your camera phone) -- Appendices.

"Inspiring readers through iconic images and playful copy, the bestselling Read This if You Want to Take Great Photographs has been revised and updated to include new photographers, a brand-new chapter on the art of feeling, and the latest hands-on tips. Striking images from a diverse range of acclaimed contemporary photographers, such as Anastasia Samoylova, Zanele Muholi, Nadine Ijewere, Campbell Addy and Tyler Mitchell, now join the masterpieces of Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, Dorothea Lange and Martin Parr. Ideal for users of phone, mirrorless and DSLR cameras, the book is split into six sections, covering composition, exposure, light, lenses and the art of seeing and feeling. Thought-provoking images by iconic photographers serve to illustrate points and encourage readers to try out new ideas. Today's aspiring photographers want immediacy and see photography as an affordable way of expressing themselves quickly and creatively. This handbook meets their needs, teaching them how to take photographs using professional techniques"--Publisher's description.

Henry Carroll holds an MA in photography from the Royal College of Art. Henry's clear, jargon-free style of teaching has demystified digital photography and inspired thousands to get creative with their cameras. Originally from London, Carroll now lives in Los Angeles.