If you’re looking for a literary resource to help you with some digital photography basics, here are some books for beginners that might be of help.

• Step-by-Step Digital Photography: A Guide for Beginners
• 40 Digital Photography Techniques
• The Digital Photography Book
• The Digital Photography Book, Volume 2
• Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Updated Edition)
• The Betterphoto Guide to Digital Photography (Amphoto Guide Series)

Of course, hands-on practice is the best for developing your skill, but knowing some basics will help guide you, so that you can capture the kinds of photos you want more easily.

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