Explores both traditional and modern methods of photography. Covers all aspects of the subject from development of visual and compositional skills and focusing, exposure, and darkroom techniques to specialized subjects such as wildlife, portraiture, architecture, and still-life. Includes a chapter on digital imaging. Features work of legendary photographers-including Annie Leibovitz, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Ansel Adams, and Sabasti?o Salgado-and explains the influence each photographer has had on the art.