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.

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

Red eye is a distracting effect that can ruin an otherwise good photo. Learn what causes it, how to prevent it, and how to fix it.

Flower photography can be challenging, but is hugely rewarding. Learn the art of choosing a good subject and battling the wind.

Grass is everywhere, and comes in a rich variety of colours, textures, and varieties. Find out how it can make an intriguing photography subject.

Use these techniques to photograph sculptures in a new, interesting way, and learn how to inject a bit of your personality into your shots.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.