Welcome to Photography Mad

Breathe new life into subjects by photographing them in silhouette, removing detail and texture to leave a simple, bold shape on a bright background.

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

Learn how to capture stunning night time car trails with ease. All you need is a camera, your imagination, and a willingness to stay up late.

Spider webs make for fascinating subjects, but aren't always easy to photograph. These tips will help you create some pin-sharp, beautiful shots.

Underwater photography is the perfect way to explore an exciting and unusual world. Use these tips to take spectacular underwater photos.

Castles are a favourite photographic subject and have been shot countless times. Follow these tips to give your castle photographs an original twist.

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.

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.

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.

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