Welcome to Photography Mad

A wedding is the happiest day of your life - unless you're the photographer. Find out how to photograph a wedding and keep your nerves in one piece.

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

Add motion and an abstract feel to your photos using the zoom blur technique. Learn what it is and how to achieve it.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Watermarking your photos is a popular way to protect them. Learn how to create an effective, reusable text or logo watermark in Photoshop.

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.