• The truth about memory — why you can't get by without it!
• What you need to know about removable and permanent storage (this has nothing to do with remodeling your closet space!)
• What does resolution have to do with memory?
• The lowdown on TIFF, GIF, JPEG, PNG, and RAW... no, they're NOT cartoon characters!
• How to see through misleading specifications made by manufacturers

• Do you really have to lose pixels to save your picture?
• How compression affects your pictures and what to watch out for
• How to change the size of your image in a flash!
• How you can compress your pictures to an amazingly small size for putting up on the web or emailing without sacrificing speed and quality... or crashing your computer
• What are the little known factors that affect your picture results? How can you control them?

• The honest truth about how many pixels you should get
• The pros and cons you need to know so you can choose the best digital camera for your needs
• How to choose the resolution you really need... without being swayed by fancy ads and fast-talking salesmen
• How to see through misleading specifications made by manufacturers
• What you need to know about guarantees, exchange policies and restocking fees
• Are the extras really worth it?
• Does it pay off to get the service plan?

• Which easy-to-make connection mistakes you must avoid... or you'll regret it for a long time
• 2 good reasons why some professionals advise against using the manufacturer's software — don't worry, there's a better solution
• A simple trick that will make emailing your photos as easy as opening your mail

• How to use lighting to make your pictures come alive so everyone stands up and takes notice
• Add power and impact to your images by using existing light to your advantage
• The secret to taking stunning night shots
• Simple but effective tricks you can use when flash won't work
• Which lighting conditions simply won't work for a digital camera and how to stay away from them

• How you can use the 2nd most important element in taking pictures to create interest, movement, mood, emotions and special effects
• How digital cameras handle color vs. how conventional cameras handle color... and why you need to know the difference
• Discover one of the most important settings on your digital camera... it's nowhere to be found on conventional cameras!
• What is "White Balance" and why it is so important for good pictures?

• The absolute "bullet-proof" rule you can use in 3 different ways that will give you a stunning picture every time
• 17 powerful little secrets that will have you consistently producing striking pictures in no time
• 5 elements great pictures have and how to use these proven guidelines for great pictures every time.
• 5 quick & easy, sure-fire secrets to composing eye-popping landscape and distance shots
• The one indispensable tool that can insure your pictures are always in focus
• A quick cure for boring pictures that stops confusion and clutter — and instantly brings a dynamic focal point to your image
• Simple tricks you can use to give your pictures a "professional" look

• How to avoid those "stupid mistakes" that ruin your pictures... and take fascinating images instead.
• 18 simple tips you MUST follow for spectacular results when photographing people
• A simple, but very important rule that professionals use to ensure perfect pictures
• The best way to shoot pictures of people when outdoors
• A simple rule for arranging your subjects that instantly makes your pictures more interesting and more dynamic
• 7 ways to fix bad pictures caused by the camera's exposure system
• What you must know about using flash
• A secret flash technique that will make a major difference in the quality of your pictures
• Sure-fire secrets to taking totally captivating wedding, birthday and holiday photos

Chapter 10:   How To Take Travel And Vacation Photos That Fascinate And Inspire

• Secrets to breathtaking vacation photos!
• 17 things you need to know to turn out the best travel and vacation pictures you've ever seen

• Secrets to scanning you won't find in the manual (believe me, you won't want to do without these)!
• How to turn your conventional photos into digital images
• Step-by-step scanning basics
• The single "step" that virtually guarantees scanning success
• What you MUST know about scanners to get the right one for you
• Discover why the experts disagree on the one thing you are most likely to look for in a scanner... and why it's so important

• How to transform your dull photos into first-rate images by using editing software correctly
• The exact editing sequence you must use to get the best results... and avoid repeating your work or losing pixels
• How to save underexposed or overexposed pictures in 1½ minutes
• How to amaze your friends and relatives by giving your pictures a beauty "makeover"
• How to resize images on your computer in 7 seconds or less
• Four different techniques that improve the sharpness of your pictures in just 2 seconds
• Discover where to find an amazing Internet resource that will take you step-by-step through the operation of your digital camera — and it's FREE!

• Why you don't have to spend a fortune on a printer and still get great results
• What do you need to buy in a printer to get the highest quality photos
• How critical is the printer's speed?
• The basic steps to quick and easy printing
• An important fact you MUST keep in mind if you intend to print a photo on a T-shirt ... unless you don't care what it looks like
• Little known tricks to get exceptional colors when you print
• How to know the maximum size to print your pictures without losing quality
• How to tell if that bargain printer is really a bargain
• What you MUST know to avoid buying a lemon
• How to get 30 - 50% off on a brand-new printer... for the rest of your life.

• How to create your own electronic photo album
• How to build fascinating photo albums using both digital and non-digital pictures

• How you can avoid the 7 most common (and fatal) online auction photo mistakes
• How to double or triple your online auction earnings through effective digital photos. (But you MUST read this ebook BEFORE you purchase your digital camera)
• How to take the kind of photos that bring in a flood of bids (for online auctions like eBay)
• The "right" way to take great close-ups so you preserve focus and detail
• How to make sure your auction picture is the right size (get it wrong and you lose buyers)
• A simple technique that will make your auction-photo-taking job a lot easier
• Little-known secrets to taking excellent pictures of small or shiny objects
• 3 tools that can dramatically improve a tough shooting situation
• A handy device that can transform your auction photos from dull to spectacular!

• How to determine the size of a picture on any monitor
• How to get started as soon as you take the camera out of the box
• How to download images from your camera to your computer
• How to find the menu
• How to save or copy files to your hard drive
• How to clear images from memory or the memory card and eject your card from the card reader
• How to unplug your camera and/or memory card from the computer
• How to convert to TIFF or JPEG
• How to scan, crop, size and resize images
• How to email your photos
• How to print

• Hand-picked, cream-of-the-crop resources for everything you need
• Where on the web you can get good, honest recommendations
• The best places to buy cameras, accessories and supplies online
• Free courses you can get online
• The best photo magazines online
• Where to get photo services online
• Where to host your auction photos
• The best software for your digital camera
• Where to get software for building your photo albums
• Web sites where you can get reliable reviews