To a photography beginner, the gleaming complexity of a new camera seems to demand an arsenal of expensive equipment and a long legacy of training. This is a common misconception – beautiful, professional-grade shots are within reach to any with a mastery of the basic mechanics of photography.

Photography 101 teaches you how to use standard, inexpensive equipment to:

• Explore the inner mechanical workings of your camera
• Learn how to recognize good light and modify it to your needs
• Make the elements of manual mode - aperture, shutter speed and ISO - work for you