Digital cameras have added another dimension to the photography, the most accessible and rewarding of all forms of art. Because they give you the chance to review your images as you work, you can make instant corrections to exposure, composition and framing, so it should be possible to get the perfect picture every time. If you have a computer, the possibilities increase even further as you can create your own digital darkroom.

Good photographs tend to capture the spirit of subject by showing some of its features more strongly than others. To do this you need to take advantage of the fundamental elements of an image, emphasizing those that are most useful for the interpretation of the subject using composition and lighting.