Completely updated for the latest version of Adobe Photoshop Elements, Philip Andrews returns with his comprehensive guide to this popular software package. Akin to Martin Evening's bestselling Photoshop title, every feature & function of Elements is covered here in step-by-step detail. Accompanied by helpful screenshots & colorful images, highlighted in an updated & modernized design, this versatile guide is perfect if you're a first time user wanting to dip your toe into the world of digital image adjustment, or a seasoned pro wanting to hone your skills for perfectly fine tuned images. The more advanced projects, such as completing a photo book from scratch, stitching together multiple images to create fantastic panoramas, working with raw files, & more, are perfect if you want to push your images even further for amazing results from this fabulous software package. The easy to follow tutorials are complemented by general photography tips & tricks to give your images that masterful edge. Truly geared toward the photographer's needs, both pre & post-capture, this essential guide is a perfect companion for anyone wanting to take their images a step further with Elements. Comprehensive guide to Photoshop Elements, packed full of screenshots, colourful images & step-by-step tutorials Expert author whose tips & tricks are featured in the official Adobe Help section within the Elements version 7 & 8 software Supplemental website with additional learning materials, including video tutorials & practice images Fully updated to cover all of the new features in Elements 9, including the revamped Spot Healing Brush Tool, expanded panorama options using Photomerge, & the fun Photo Calendar project About the Author Philip Andrews is Adobe Australia's official Photoshop & Elements Ambassador. He is an experienced photographer, author, magazine editor & online course creator. He was previously a lecturer at the Queensland School of Printing & Graphic Arts, Australia & Nescot, Engl&. He is a beta tester for Photoshop, an alpha tester for Photoshop Elements & a Photoshop specialist demonstrator for Adobe Australia. Philip is also co-founder of photo-college.com an online photography training college. He's a regular contributor to several magazines including Shutterbug, Amateur Photographer, Australian Photography & Better Photography, he is senior contributing editor for Better Digital, columnist for What Digital Camera & Co-editor & publisher of Better Photoshop Techniques magazine.