The book contains a detailed description of all the basic principles of working with film and digital cameras. The issues of camera design, choice of photographic equipment, use of various photographic materials and accessories, shooting techniques and techniques, composition and lighting are discussed in an accessible and entertaining manner. It is considered how to handle photographic equipment, choose a shooting point, correctly place the camera, create photographs (in different conditions, different subjects, commercial and artistic orientation, etc.), prepare photographic work for public display (exhibition or photo competition), protect photographic equipment from theft. Typical technical errors that arise when shooting with both film and digital cameras are analyzed in detail, and recommendations for eliminating them are given. The book is illustrated with the author's drawings and photographs with detailed comments. For a wide range of readers interested in photography.