Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0817453741, Paperback)

In this essential guide, photographer Tom Ang shows how anyone can harness the creative potential of the latest photo-enhancing software to create superb images using nothing more than basic computer equipment and an inkjet printer. Photoshop CS for Photography helps readers avoid the distractions of special-effects filters and weird distortions. Instead, expert guidance and proven solutions help photographers discover the best film for scanning, why it's best to avoid using brightness and contrast controls, what four-color black and white means, how to adjust an image for optimum tones, and more. Dozens of screen shots and crystal-clear explanations make this a must for every photographer.