Welcome to Photography Mad
Photography tips, tricks and tutorials.
Photography Tips
More >- Panorama Photography- Panoramas are a striking way to photograph a landscape, and are a lot of fun to shoot. Learn how to capture and stitch a successful panorama. 
- Beach Photography Tips- Beaches are crammed full of interesting photo opportunities. Follow these tips to get the most out of them on your next holiday. 
- A Guide to Architectural Photography- Architecture surrounds us every day, and is a very popular photography subject. Follow this guide to help you take some stunning architectural shots. 
- A Guide to Firework Photography- Next time you're celebrating a special occasion with fireworks, follow these tips to photograph some truly memorable shots. 
- Flower Photography- Flower photography can be challenging, but is hugely rewarding. Learn the art of choosing a good subject and battling the wind. 
- 17 Tips for Taking Tack Sharp Photos- Achieving tack sharp images involves doing lots of small things as well as possible. These tiny differences add up to a noticeably sharper photo. 
Equipment
More >- What is ISO Speed?- A simple explanation of the daunting ISO setting. It's actually very simple, and can be extremely handy when shooting in low-light conditions. 
- Macro Lenses- A macro lens is one which allows you to take sharp, detailed, close-up photos of small subject such as flowers, plants, insects, and products. 
- White Balance Explained- White balance sounds complicated, but it is actually very easy to understand, and can really bring out the best in your photos. 
- Using Focus Lock on Your Digital Camera- Sharp focusing is essential for a successful photograph. Use focus locking to help your camera get it spot on, and avoid blurred shots. 
- Fisheye Lenses- A fisheye lens is designed for shooting very wide angles, usually 180 degrees. They are popular in landscape, extreme sport, and artistic photography. 
- 18 Stunning Examples of Slow Sync Flash Photos- Want to try slow sync flash photography but don't know where to start? Be inspired by this collection of amazing images. 
Post-processing
More >- Gritty Black and White in Photoshop- Learn how to turn your colour photos into gritty black and white urban shots using Photoshop. 
- Fixing the Keystone Effect Using Photoshop- Keystoning is where a building seems to lean backwards in a photo. It's distracting but can be easily fixed with Photoshop's Lens Correction tool. 
- Imitating a Graduated Neutral Density Filter in Photoshop- A graduated neutral density (ND) filter helps balance exposure levels between the sky and ground. Learn how to replicate the effect in Photoshop. 
- Digital Cross Processing in Photoshop- Digital cross processing is a technique that simulates developing photos in the wrong chemicals. Use it to produce some stunning colour shifts. 
- Convert a Colour Photo to Black and White- The Channel Mixer is easy to use but gives you complete control over the appearance of your photo when converting from colour to black and white. 
- EXIF Data Explained- Learn everything you need to know about EXIF metadata - what it is, ways to view and edit it, and how you can use it to improve your photography. 



