Ivor Rackham

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Ivor is a professional photographer. He lives on the Coast in the North East of England, much of his time is spent providing training for other photographers. He is proud that several of his trainees have gone on to become successful professional photographers.

Though his work, he handles a wide variety of gear from all brands, but shoots with OM System cameras; he is an OM System Ambassador. He was a wedding and events photographer, but has stepped back from that. Now, he mainly photographs seascapes and wildlife along with some real estate and portraits.

Articles by Ivor Rackham

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A seagull flies over calm water with two anchored boats in the background, set against a blurred shoreline.

Understanding Aperture Will Instantly Improve Your Photography

In my previous article, we embarked on an adventure that started with a basic understanding of metering and exposure. Hopefully, you appreciate how the camera measures light and how its aperture, ISO, and shutter speed can be balanced to expose the image correctly. Each of those changes the way the image looks, and here’s what the aperture does.

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A small dark wooden house sits beside a cluster of leafless trees in a snowy, open landscape under an overcast sky. The scene is serene and monochromatic, evoking a quiet winter day.

Your First Exciting Steps Into Understanding Metering and Exposure

Photography requires greater technical understanding than any other art form. I’ve been teaching people at all levels of photography for well over a decade. At the start of each workshop, I always begin by explaining metering and basic exposure settings. A major foundation of good photography, these settings are often the least understood, but they are among the easiest things to get right.

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A bride in a white dress holding a bouquet walks outdoors on a sandy path, while a young boy helps carry her train. A wooden fence and grass are visible in the background. The scene is in black and white.

Overcoming The Barriers To Making Money From Your Photography

It’s getting ever more challenging to earn a living from photography. It is especially difficult to start a photography business now. So, here are some of the barriers you may meet and how to overcome them.

I consider myself lucky as I earn my living from photography. It’s not a profession that is going to make me rich, although it keeps the wolves from the door. Moreover, I love what I do.

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A black camera silhouette with a large red question mark over the lens, set against a gray gradient background.

How You Can Make the Right First Camera Choice

It is tempting to be drawn in by marketing hype and buy the camera with the most enticing advertisement. Or you might go along with what a friend has. Alternatively, you could consider the choice in Walmart and pick up the cheapest model. All of these could be bad decisions.