Become an expert photographer or just pretend for five inspirational days at Marquis Los Cabos Beach, Golf, Spa & Casitas Resort in Mexico's Baja Outback. The Shutterbug Getaway, available from June 1 - December 15, 2007, offers three days of digital photography classes from 3 - 5 hours each with a professional local photographer. Guests bring their own digital camera to learn the tricks of the trade so they can continue learning at home. Images are burned on a CD for guests. Photography lessons include landscape, architecture, wildlife, still art and portraits. Guests can develop an impressive portfolio with snapshots of the arid Baja desert, the turbulent Pacific Ocean and Sea of Cortez, the unique outback wildlife, the Southwestern style architecture and the local people. Real shots of village life are taken during a side jaunt to Todos Santos where locals sustain themselves through handicrafts and tortilla-making by hand.

Digital Photography Techniques book released

Digital Photography has truly reached the masses, and with this friendly, full-color guide new users can immediately start having fun with their digital cameras. It provides dozens of tips for taking better pictures and getting creative with digital photography at a remarkably affordable price. Topics covered include composing good shots, playing with light, close-ups, self-portraits, action shots, and event photography. The Third Edition of 40 Digital Photography Techniques book from author Young Jin will be available throughout the O'Reilly Media Online bookstore for US $16.99.
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Digital photography tips that work

Do you ever wonder how photographers capture such priceless moments? It's not as hard as you may think, especially in today's world of digital photography.

According to Jay Forman, a professional photographer and author of "Capture Your Kids In Pictures," taking great family photos doesn't require expensive gear or technical prowess, just the application of simple principles and some common sense. Once you've mastered the basics, you'll find yourself eager to display every photo, because the best part about taking pictures is sharing them with friends and family.Read this article in full with a
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Panasonic Lumix FZ8

With its DSLR-style features, compact size and long-reaching zoom, the Panasonic FZ8 could be the ideal one-stop solution for the digital photography enthusiast. But is it any good? FEATURES Like many compacts in the 'superzoom' or 'bridge' camera category the FZ8 seems to have something for everyone, from advanced PASM shooting modes to automatic shooting and scene modes for the less savvy user. The 7.2mp resolution ensures that you can crop or enlarge your shots to a respectable size, and there's a Raw mode too. However, it's the lens on this camera that makes it special, combining a 12x optical zoom covering 36-432mm with Panasonic's Mega OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) to help ensure sharp, shake-free results. DESIGN There's a real sense of 'honey I shrank the DSLR' with the FZ8, and while you may find it a touch too small, it's comfortable enough in the hand with the rear controls arranged in typical, easily located compact camera fashion.

Learn Scott Kelby's Digital Photography Workflow Using Adobe Lightroom

Scott Kelby, author of the world's #1 bestselling Photoshop book, brings his same award-winning, step-by-step, plain-English style, look and feel to The Lightroom Book for Digital Photographers.