Great pictures don't just happen, they are made. This inspirational guide shows you how to make professional quality pictures with your digital camera and Corel's Paint Shop Pro Photo XI. Turn average shots into stunning images using simple, easy-to-master techniques like cropping, straightening and color-correcting, Master more advanced techniques, using layers and masks, to produce professional quality results and awesome effects, Take control of your growing collection of digital photos so you can find any shot at a moment's notice. Bonus Website: www.guide2psp.com provides the tools you need to follow the projects and boost your skills.

Hands-on projects at the end of each chapter show you how to fix problem shots and make the most creative use of your best efforts. Learn how to: correct perspective - stop buildings 'falling over', restore old and badly damaged photos, fix overexposed skies. If you are an amateur digital photographer, web or graphic designer and want to get stunning results with Paint Shop Pro Photo XI, this is the guide for you!