About the 1-to-1 Bespoke Photography Tuition in Northumberland

1-to-1 photography workshops and courses, with flexible dates, aimed at photographers of all levels, from complete beginners, through intermediate enthusiasts, to advanced professionals

The best way to learn photography is usually private lessons. Difficult concepts can be made simple and explained in different ways, and you can learn at your own pace. So, ff you are searching for “photography workshops near me” in Northumberland, then Ivor Rackham is probably your first choice.

These Northumberland-based workshops and courses are great for anyone wanting to hone their skills in landscape photography, wildlife, black and white, street photography, studio portraits, and more. You choose what you want to do and where.

Depending upon your chosen photographic topic, the workshops are usually in and around the Amble, Alnwick, Newbiggin and Morpeth area; they can be arranged farther afield on request. The training can cover almost any photographic subject.

Ivor will adapt the bespoke training to your needs and develop the syllabus accordingly. Whether you are a complete beginner, an experienced enthusiast, or a seasoned professional, he will tailor the training to you.

What Do You Want To Learn in Your One-to-One Photography Workshops?

You have your own specific needs for photography training.

Do you want to learn how to shoot a particular landscape or birds in flight? Alternatively, do you want to discover black-and-white photography and learn more about using your flash gun? Maybe you have a new camera system and want to spend time finding out how to set it up. Or, you have Lightroom, Photoshop, DxO PhotoLab, or On1 but don’t know how to use them. Photography might be new to you, and you want to take your camera out of auto mode. Alternatively, you want to learn about studio flash, macro, or compositional techniques. Maybe you want help deciding which camera to buy.

Perhaps you want an accompaniment to capture that perfect sunrise or night shot. Or you want to capture a sunset or sunrise and need help getting the perfect shot, without going alone.

If so, then this is what you are looking for.

One-to-One Photography Workshops Structure

Please contact Ivor if you want a bespoke course tailored to you and want to know more. He usually delivers his courses in and around Amble, but I can run them further afield too. Please check with me if you have a particular location in mind.

I really believe in delivering high-quality training. My course feedback is rated 5 stars and 100% on Trustpilot, Google, and Facebook.

1-to-1 Bespoke Photography Workshop Options

Below are possible options with suggested minimum learning times for the courses, workshops and photo shoots. The list is not exhaustive, and the timings are flexible. If you have a specific request not listed, please get in touch with him, and I will arrange it for you.

Courses
Basic Training Course.
Intermediate Course.
Advanced Training Course.

1-to-1 Bespoke Photography Workshops 

Below are possible courses and their suggested duration. Dates are arranged by agreement. The prices are shown in the options dropdown box. These are all private 1-to-1 workshops. If you want to bring a friend or two, contact me for a discount.

• Basic Course: Understanding your camera’s controls and creating photographic art. Three or five 1½-hour workshops
• Intermediate Course: five specialist lessons focusing on the subjects of your choice. 5 x 1½ workshops.
• Black and white photography and Development. 2 x 1½-hour workshops, including one computer-based.
• Shooting and developing in raw. 2 x 1½-hour workshops, including one computer-based.
• Landscape photography. 1 or 2 x 1½-hour workshops, including one computer-based.
• Birds in Flight. The skills and camera settings to capture birds in flight. 2 x 1½-hour workshops.
• Outdoor portraits. Bring a friend, learn how to photograph them. 1 x 1½ hour lesson.
• Learning to use your flash. Using your flash and why to use it during the day. 1 x 1½-hour lesson.
• Metering and creative exposure. Discover how and why professionals always change the exposure settings. 1 x 1½-hour lesson.
• Advanced depth of field for landscapes and wildlife. Get the right amount of the subject in focus. 1 x 1½-hour lesson.
• Advanced shutter speed. Long exposures or fast shutters. 1 x 1½-hour lesson.
• Street photography. How to photograph people interacting with their environment. 1 x 1½-hour lesson.
• Night photography. How to photograph at night. 1 x 1½-hour lesson.
• Filters and How to Use Them. ND, ND Grad, and Circular Polarising filters. 1 x 1½-hour lesson.
• Abstract and Intentional Camera Movement. Discover the absolute joy of abstraction. 1 x 1½-hour lesson.

All the above workshops can be adapted for any accessibility need.

For studio photography, please contact Ivor for details.

1-to-1 and small-group led photo shoots 

These include

• Sunrise or moonrise over Coquet Island
• Lindisfarne Causeway.
• Lindisfarne Photo Shoot.
• Bamburgh Sunrise.
• Dunstanburgh Castle sunrise or sunset.

Other led shoots include the Farne Islands, Duddo Stones, Northumberland National Park, Waterfalls, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Edinburgh and other locations around Northumberland and Scotland. Please get in touch with Ivor for a quote.

Dates

Workshops are scheduled on mutually convenient dates.

Can I Bring a Friend?

Yes! Although it is one-to-one tuition, some people want to learn alongside a friend or two. So, please get in touch with Ivor, who offers reduced rates for additional people in this training.