The book is dedicated to the theory and practice of photography. The author reveals the secrets of photography, which have little to do with the price of the camera. He demonstrates by example how the laws of composition and illumination work, how the ability to take into account the psychology of the viewer’s perception of an image in general and poses and gestures in particular affects the result of a photographer’s work, how the sign system of a photograph works. This practical guide is designed for beginning professional and amateur photographers.