This practical guide from photography expert, Tom Ang, will help you achieve the best shot possible in every scenario – from creating a silhouette to impromptu still lifes.

In our online world, taking a good photograph has become an essential life skill.

Full of essential advice, hints, and tips, How to Photograph Absolutely Everything gives you straightforward step-by-step guidance on what equipment you will need, the best approach for each subject, how to think about composition and find the right light, and how to frame each shot effectively. Checklists allow you to focus on what is important, while “tricks of the trade” show you how to turn a good picture into an amazing one.

From cityscapes to landscapes, and tackling children’s parties to capturing the magic of seasonal celebrations, How to Photograph Absolutely Everything is the essential guide to improving your digital photography skills and getting the most out of your digital camera (or smartphone).

Tom Ang is an award-winning photographer and best-selling author, and was the presenter of BBC TV's A Digital Picture of Britain. He was Senior Lecturer in Photographic Practice at the University of Westminster for 12 years and has worked as a technical and picture editor for numerous specialist magazines, and is now a full-time writer. His own photographs are exhibited around the world, and he has contributed to magazines such as the British Journal of Photography, Ag+ Photographic, What Digital Camera?, Total Digital Photography, MacFormat, MacUser, and Digital Camera Shopper.