Welcome to Photography Mad

Achieving tack sharp images involves doing lots of small things as well as possible. These tiny differences add up to a noticeably sharper photo.

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

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

Lightning photography is very tricky, requiring lots of patience and luck, but it can also be one of the most fun and rewarding subjects to shoot.

Skies can make for some truly stunning photos, and the best part is that they're always there. Learn how to capture their full potential.

Some landmarks have been photographed so many times we feel we've seen them from all angles. These tips will help you see them through fresh eyes.

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.

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.

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

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.