Through creating their product, the author learned several things about technology: They gained experience using Adobe Photoshop CS3 to design pages and manipulate layers and curves to improve images. They also became comfortable using Quark Xpress Passport 7 after an initial learning curve to understand the interface. Additionally, they learned how to use an SLR camera by operating it and experimenting with settings like focus and ISO. Overall, they learned about desktop publishing and how one person can use the tools to produce high quality work that may otherwise require a team.