Welcome to Photography Mad

Sports events are full of passion, excitement and emotion. There are photography opportunities everywhere; you just need to look in the right places.

Shaped bokeh is a fantastic way to add an extra creative touch to your photos. Check out these amazing, inspiring examples of heart shaped bokeh.

The rule of thirds is an essential photography technique. It can be applied to any subject to improve the composition and balance of your images.

When taking photos of strangers you should always ask permission. With the right attitude and a few crafty tips you'll soon have models lining up.

Black and white photography offers a unique perspective on many subjects. Removing colour brings out the hidden details, textures, and shapes.

We are surrounded by objects which make fascinating close up studies. Learn how to make the most of them.

A graduated neutral density (ND) filter helps balance exposure levels between the sky and ground. Learn how to replicate the effect in Photoshop.

Vignetting, a darkening in the corners of a photo, is a popular creative effect. Discover how to add a vignette to an image using Photoshop.

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.

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.

Turn your panoramas into eye-catching miniature planets in minutes, using Photoshop or your favourite graphics editor.

Digital cross processing is a technique that simulates developing photos in the wrong chemicals. Use it to produce some stunning colour shifts.