Welcome to Photography Mad

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

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

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.

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

There are no fixed rules in photography, but there are guidelines which can often help you to enhance the impact of your photos.

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.

Digital editing software allows us to remove unwanted objects, adjust colours, and touch up blemishes. Learn how to digitally improve your photos.

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.

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.

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

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