Photographer and writer Shawn M. Tomlinson, author of the Photo Curmudgeon column and books, gives the budding photographer the 12 basic steps for moving into serious photography. Tomlinson considers the financial restrictions of novice and seasoned photographers in this how-to book that gives detailed, step-by-step help. The 12 Steps of Photography book covers technique, gives help with modes and mechanics, provides ideas for location shooting and focuses upon photographer at all levels of experience. He illustrates his points with many photographs.