Ivor Rackham offers friendly photography workshops and training courses across Northumberland and the North East. His workshops adapt to suit everyone from total beginners to seasoned professionals. He also offers a range of professional photographic services and is well-known internationally for his educational photography articles, such as those on Fstoppers and Petapixel. Ivor is also an OM System Ambassador, though he trains people on cameras from all brands. 

Two people on a photography workshop with Ivor Rackham Photography take photos on the beach at sunrise.

Northumberland Photography Training Hub

Learn photography with Ivor Rackham. Expert at teaching the basics to the most advanced techniques.

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Buy Limited Edition Prints

Unique Images.

Buy Ivor's limited edition gallery-grade prints.

A restored photo from the early 1900s

Photo Restoration

Your old prints will suddenly degrade. Have them scanned and restored before it's too late.

An interior view of a farmhouse/cottage-style kitchen with two brass light hangings.

Sell Your Home

High-quality real estate photos for selling your home or advertising your holiday cottage.

Dunstanburgh Castel at dawn from the beach with a network of water pools.

Northumberland Landscape Photographic Training

Bespoke photography training at beautiful locations around Northumberland, including Bamburgh Castle, The Farne Islands, Dunstanburgh Castle, Holy Island, and Hadrian's Wall.

Discover Landscape Photography
A black and white border collie sits in front of a coastal river mouthwith dunes in the background

Pet Portrait Photography on Location

Have photographs of your dog, cat, or horse at your favourite location in Northumberland.



Get a Pet Portrait
small waders fly low over a calm, blue sea

Northumberland Creative Wildlife Photography Workshops


Learn to create stunning wildlife photographic art. Dates to suit you at the best locations in Northumberland.

Get Better Wildlife Photos

Special Events and Weddings

Have your special moments preserved for ever.

Have Your Special Event Photographed
A portrait of Johanna Rackham, Kinesiologist and massage therapist

Portraits and Business Head Shots

Business and personal portraits, including meaningful on-location shots.

Explore Better Business Portraits

Led Photography Tours in Northumberland

Get in touch to arrange a bespoke photo shoot to some of the best locations in Northumberland 

Explore the Beauty of Northumberland
Ambassador

Ivor Rackham Uses OM System Cameras

Ivor was pleased to be recognised by the OM System when he was appointed as a brand ambassador in 2023.

The only reason he accepted the role is that he recognises the high quality of the gear and its ability to do things other brands only dream of.

"If you have a question about your OM System or Olympus camera, or are thinking of buying their gear, please get in touch with me first for free advice." Ivor

Ivor Rackham Photography for 5-Star-Rated Courses, Workshops and Professional Photography Services in Northumberland

Ivor Rackham is a professional photographer and photography coach offering 5-star photography workshops, courses, and led landscape and wildlife photo tours across Northumberland. (Over 110 independent reviews: Google 5.0 from 51 reviews · Trustpilot 4.7 from 36 reviews · Facebook 100% recommend · TripAdvisor 5.0 from 6 reviews.)

He is an OM System Ambassador, and his education articles appear on some of the largest photography websites.

He also delivers professional photographic services, including weddings and events, real estate, product and portrait photography.

Ivor is based in Northumberland. Many of his workshops are based in and around the picturesque fishing port of Amble, but he works across the North East of England and Southern Scotland for his specialist photography training. He also runs photography courses for local art centres, and delivers residential photography courses for hotels and activity centres across the country.

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