Bryan Peterson is a well-known
photographer, writer, and teacher.
In addition to his many books for Amphoto, he writes a column that appears in Popular Photography and contributes to prominent magazines.
His workshops and online photo
course at BetterPhoto.com are invariably sold out. He divides his time between Seattle, WA, and Lyon, France.

Using his popular bad image/good image pairings of real-life examples, Bryan Peterson takes the reader through all the techniques needed to succeed with digital photography in every popular genre: nature, people, sports, interiors, travel, low-light conditions, travel, weather, commercial portraits, macro, and wildlife—even how to use creative tricks such as reflections. As a bonus, Peterson explains, in straightforward text, the techniques of Photoshop as well as the basics of publishing, printing, and archiving and storing for personal or professional use. Full of great examples for beginners and serious photographers, Understanding Digital Photography makes it easy to create great digital pictures every time.