To get the most out of this book

The point of this publication is that you really don't need to have much experience before starting out in the world of photo editing. That was the premise of the original Adobe application a dozen or so versions ago, and today, that idea still stands.

That said, it would be immensely useful to have a fundamental knowledge of how computers operate, including Macs and Windows, and perhaps an inkling of basic image editing, just to get started. Also, be prepared to experiment with your images as much as possible.

Develop a network of friends or mentors who might be able to help you if you get stuck. To do this, you may find that it's a good idea to join a camera club in order to get help with both your photography and post-processing.

Above all, have fun, and experiment as much as you have the time for…