Welcome to Photography Mad

Move beyond simple snapshots and learn how to capture more engaging, interesting portrait photos with these essential composition tips.

Jewelry photography is notoriously tricky, but is an interesting subject to explore. Find out how to avoid the pitfalls to snap some stunning shots.

Landscapes are everywhere, and provide a fascinating photography subject. Learn how to photograph them in a way that conveys depth and interest.

Negative space is the area between and around objects in a photo. Use it to see shapes and sizes more effectively, and produce better composed images.

With a long exposure, a simple light source and a pinch of creativity you can create stunning light painting shots with ease.

Master the lines and curves in your images to guide the viewer's eye through the scene, adding depth and interest.

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

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.

Learn how to turn your colour photos into gritty black and white urban shots using Photoshop.

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

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.