Langford's Basic Photography covers everything today's amateur and student photographer needs to know. The book begins with the making of a photograph, how images are viewed and used in the commercial and art world, how to develop a personal style and understanding the theory behind photography.

The book progresses through the digital and film workflow: understanding light and lenses; getting the most out of your camera and kit; understanding exposure; composing the perfect image; tailoring images to the audience; films and processing; digital image manipulation; retouching; printing; presentation on paper and for the screen and web and archiving.

Technicalities and techniques are explained clearly and succinctly, backed up with numerous full colour images, product shots and diagrams. Each chapter concludes with a summary to consolidate learning and a project to try. Also includes a full glossary of terms and comprehensive, detailed index.