The Blog of North Wales photographer Simon Kitchin
Simon Kitchin is a highly regarded photographer from Mold, North Wales, who specialises in landscape photography. He is also the author of the popular guidebook, Photographing North Wales. Simon dedicates a significant portion of his time to capturing the breathtaking mountain scenery of Eryri Snowdonia National Park, renowned for its dramatic peaks and serene beauty, as well as the stunningly picturesque coastline of Anglesey. In addition to these locations, he also explores and photographs the diverse landscapes of the Dee Valley around Llangollen, which offers its own unique charm and character.
With nearly 20 years of experience hosting landscape photography workshops throughout North Wales, Simon possesses an expert knowledge of the region and its hidden gems. If you are interested in enhancing your photography skills, he runs regular one-day workshops in Eryri Snowdonia and on the beautiful Isle of Anglesey, in addition to providing fully customised one-to-one workshops tailored to your individual needs.
If you’d like to keep up to date with the latest news from North Wales landscape photographer Simon Kitchin including details of new photos, photography workshop availability and publication of his North Wales calendar this blog page is frequently updated so please do drop by to see the latest information from Simon.
North Wales Calendar 2027 - printed copies available to buy
My limited edition North Wales Calendar 2027 showcases some of the beautiful places you can visit and enjoy when traveling or living in this remarkable part of the UK. This year the bi-lingual English/Welsh calendar includes images of the stunning North Wales scenery including the Dee Valley, Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, The Llŷn Peninsula, The Isle of Anglesey and the North Wales Coast.
Price: £12.99 including free delivery within the UK
North Wales Calendar 2027 - available for pre-order
North Wales Calendar 2027 by Simon Kitchin
My limited edition North Wales Calendar 2027 showcases some of the beautiful places you can visit and enjoy when traveling or living in this remarkable part of the UK. This year the calendar includes images of the stunning North Wales scenery including the Dee Valley, Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, The Llŷn Peninsula, The Isle of Anglesey and the North Wales Coast.
North Wales 2026 Calendar available to buy now
I'm delighted to say the 2026 North Wales Calendars have now arrived so are available to buy on my website... just a single print run so no more once these have sold
North Wales 2026 Calendar available soon
I'm delighted to say the 2026 North Wales Calendars have now arrived so are available to buy on my website... just a single print run so no more once these have sold
North Wales 2026 Calendar now in progress
I'm currently working on the design of the 2026 North Wales Calendar and I expect printed copies to be available early April... as a teaser, here's the completed design of the front cover.
2025 North Wales Calendar - Now SOLD OUT
North Wales Calendar 2025 by local photographer Simon Kitchin
My new 2025 North Wales Calendar is now available
My new 2025 North Wales Calendar is now available
I'm delighted to say that printed copies of my 2025 North Wales Calendar have now arrived and it's available to buy through my website
The calendar is a premium quality double A4 wall calendar, printed on 250gsm high quality gloss finish paper, wire bound and hole punched for ease of hanging and supplied shrink-wrapped, Bilingual English/Welsh. The limited edition 2025 North Wales calendar includes 13 stunning photos of North Wales.
My 2025 North Wales Calendar - sneak preview
A sneak peak of my 2025 North Wales calendar
A sneak preview of my 2025 North Wales Calendar front cover, off to the printers for proofing next week so not long now until copies will be arriving
North Wales Calendar 2024 by photographer Simon Kitchin
My 2024 North Wales Calendar is now in print and available to buy. It's a double A4 bilingual English/Welsh wall calendar and features a stunning summer sunrise at Llandudno on the main cover.
The calendar costs £11.99 with free delivery within the UK. To order your copy just click my website link below or drop me a message/email
2024 North Wales Calendar - now available to buy
My North Wales 2024 Calendar is now in stock and available to buy on my website:
North Wales Calendar 2023 - now available to order
My 2023 North Wales Calendar has arrived from the printers and is now in stock and available to order.
North Wales Calendar 2023 now available to pre-order
My 2023 North Wales Calendar is now available to pre-order, copies are currently being printed and are expected to be delivered the last week in March 2022
North Wales Calendar for 2023 now available
I've started work on my 2023 North Wales Calendar.. here's a sneak preview
2022 North Wales Calendar now SOLD OUT
A massive thanks to everyone who bought a copy of my 2022 North Wales Calendar… all copies are now SOLD OUT. The 2023 calendar will be available from spring next year
Looking to explore more of the stunning North Wales scenery?
Try my guidebook PHOTOGRAPHING NORTH WALES, 100+ stunning locations
Discover the most beautiful places in North Wales to photograph
Photographing North Wales is the most comprehensive guidebook for discovering beautiful places in North Wales to photograph. The guidebook will take you on a visual journey to some of the most breathtaking North Wales photography locations, from the rugged peaks of Snowdonia National Park to picturesque coastal villages and historic castles. Whether you’re a professional or hobbyist photographer, or a visitor looking for the best places to visit in North Wales, this guide will help you get the best from your trip.
Featuring over 300 high-quality colour photographs, this comprehensive guidebook details more than 100 of the best locations to explore and photograph across North Wales. Photographing North Wales covers a wide variety of breathtaking destinations, including the iconic Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, the picturesque Isle of Anglesey, the historic villages and golden beaches along the North Wales Coast, the stunning Llyn Peninsula, and the picturesque countryside of Llangollen and the Dee Valley. Explore the rich culture of North East Wales, including Wrexham and Mold, and capture the scenic beauty of the heather-clad peaks of the Clwydian Hills.
With expert advice and photography tips, including the best times and techniques for photographing these stunning locations, you'll be equipped to capture unforgettable images of North Wales. The guidebook also provides detailed viewpoint information and full route directions to each location, helping you explore and photograph the very best of this diverse and photogenic region
Included with your purchase:
Free UK delivery
Step-by-step guidance to the best North Wales photography locations
Expert tips on how and when to photograph North Wales’ landscapes
Every copy is personally signed by the author.