Welcome to Photography Mad

Shaped bokeh is a fantastic way to add an extra creative touch to your photos. Check out these amazing, inspiring examples of heart shaped bokeh.

Staircases are full of features which make for intriguing photographs, such as leading lines, symmetry, patterns, and interesting shapes.

Castles are a favourite photographic subject and have been shot countless times. Follow these tips to give your castle photographs an original twist.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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