Colorful, practical guide shows how to transform static images into compelling stories. Beautifully designed volume shows readers how to use today's most basic technology - digital cameras and Photoshop elements - to tell their stories. It includes complete coverage of all of today's photo-sharing mediums, including the newest - photoblogging, mobile devices, image-sharing sites, and more. The author Dane Howard has been telling stories with pictures for more than a decade. There are plenty of books out there that tell users how to create great images using digital cameras and Photoshop elements. But great images do not equal great stories - and nobody knows this better than author Dane Howard, who draws on his years of professional experience to show readers how they can use everyday technology to share their stories in dramatic new ways. By focusing on the tale rather than the technology, Dane provides the tactical and practical advice digital photographers need to create a compelling narrative through digital images. In the end, the story - not the tools - dictates the process, and at each step along the way.

their images, and use their tools in a way that will advance their stories. Organized in four major sections - telling the story, producing effective images, organizing a living library, and sharing memories - this colorful, creative guide shows users how to build visually rich narratives to share with family and friends.