A child friendly guide to the essentials of photography.

Boredom Busters: For digital camera and smartphone users, this fun, easy how-to guide teaches the essentials of taking great pictures from an experienced National Geographic photographer.

From the institution that set the standard for exceptional photography comes the definitive how-to volume--fully revised and updated with the latest information. 280 photos, illustrations & maps.

Become a photographer with this guide to photography for kids ages 8 to 12 A good photo can tell a story, express your creativity, and document moments from your life in a way that only you can capture. Learn how to create incredible images that are uniquely yours with this guide to photography for kids. All you need is the most basic digital camera or smartphone camera—no fancy equipment required. You'll learn all about framing, composition, lighting, depth, dimension, and lines. Then, put your new knowledge into practice with engaging exercises that include step-by-step instructions. This book about photography for kids includes: Photography fundamentals—Discover how a camera works, a brief history of photography, what makes a photo good, and a checklist for getting started. Example photos—Explore high-quality photographs that illustrate the concepts you're learning and inspire you to get creative. Tips and how-tos—Find pointers that explain the technical details of great photos and show you ways to make adjustments in a variety of real-life situations. Discover the joy of photography with this beginner-friendly book about photography for kids.

National Geographic photographers travel the world and explore their own backyards, making fantastic pictures of everything from space launches to animals, mountaintops to family reunions. How do they do it? It's all in the way they look at the world. Learn how a camera sees, how to use the frame, how to compose a picture and capture a moment, and you, too, can move beyond snapshots and begin taking pictures like a real photographer. Book jacket.

Includes photographs by Annie Griffiths and other National Geographic photographers.