Rocky Nook s Pocket Guides are handy, ultra-portable, and quick to reference to help you get the shot when you re out and about.

The camera cheat sheet that fits in your camera bag--and actually teaches you photography.New to photography? Still shooting on Auto because the other modes feel overwhelming? This spiral-bound photography pocket guide was made for you.Photography 101: Pocket Guide is a compact, heavy card stock reference guide sized at 3.5" x 5.25" that you can flip through in minutes--at home while you're learning or in the field when you need a quick reminder. It's not a textbook. It's the guide you wish came with your camera.What's inside:

Pre-shoot checklist--confirm your camera is dialed in before every shootExposure fundamentals--aperture, shutter speed, and ISO explained clearly, including how they interact and when to adjust each oneCamera settings guide--shooting modes, metering, focus modes, white balance, RAW vs. JPEG, histograms, and moreLens and focal length overview--what each focal length does to your subject, depth of field, and background compression12 composition techniques--rule of thirds, leading lines, negative space, framing, light, and more, each with a photo example8 real-world shooting scenarios--settings for portraits, landscapes, action, low light, long exposure, macro, and more

This guide is for you if:

You just got your first DSLR or mirrorless camera and feel lost beyond Auto modeYou keep forgetting which aperture gives you a blurry backgroundYou want one physical reference you can grab before heading out--not another app or YouTube videoYou're buying a gift for someone who just got a camera

This guide is NOT for:

Working photographers who already completely understand exposure, metering, etc. (you'll find it too basic)Anyone looking for post-processing or editing guidance (this covers in-camera settings only)

Spiral-bound, printed on heavy card stock, 48 pages, and small enough to slide into any camera bag. This little pocket guide has amassed over 500 five-star reviews because it does exactly what it promises: gives photography beginners a clear, portable reference they'll actually use.