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.
Cwmorthin & Rhosydd Slate Quarry workshop - new for 2026!
The Cwmorthin & Rhosydd slate quarry one day photography workshops are the perfect opportunity to develop your eye for composition and improve your photography skills in a unique industrial landscape in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park. Cwmorthin and Rhosydd quarries are two of Wales’ most photogenic and atmospheric abandoned slate mines. Located on the outskirts of Tanygrisiau in North Wales and surrounded by the stunning Moelwyn mountains they form a major part of the UNESCO Slate Landscape of North Wales. Exploring the abandoned quarries photo opportunities may include inclines, derelict buildings such as Cwmorthin Terrace, Plas Cwmorthin and Rhosydd Barracks and stunning views of the Moelwyn mountains and views over Llyn Cwmorthin.
Difficulty Rating - Moderate, a good level of fitness & mobility is required
A Photo-walk involving a total of approx 4 miles & 1000ft height gain
Maximum 4 participants
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