Welcome to Photography Mad

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

A photograph with a feeling of depth and perspective is much more engaging and interesting. These tips will help you shoot images with bags of depth.

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

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

Balance is an important concept for achieving photos which feel well composed and visually appealing. Learn how to achieve it in your shots.

Professional photographers swear by the "golden hour" as the time of day with the best lighting. Discover what it is and how to take advantage of it.

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

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

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.

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.