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.
Cwm Idwal workshop on 9th May now fully booked
Join one day, small group, Snowdonia photography workshops with local expert Simon Kitchin in the stunning mountain surroundings of Cwm Idwal in Eryri National Park, North Wales. Suitable for photographers of all skill levels.
During the day you'll have the chance to photograph some of Snowdonia's most beautiful scenery, including:
The dramatic Glyderau and Carneddau mountain ranges
The glacial lakes of Llyn Idwal and Llyn Ogwen
Picturesque rivers and waterfalls in the stunning Ogwen Valley
Simon Kitchin, has been hosting photography workshops in Eryri Snowdonia for over 15 years and is an award-winning and well published landscape photographer. Simon is a local North Wales based photographer and the author of the extremely popular guidebook PHOTOGRAPHING NORTH WALES so has expert knowledge of the area. Simon is also a professionally qualified teacher having completed a BA (Hons) Degree in Education & Training.
Beautiful day on the Snowdonia photography workshop yesterday
Now photographers are often known to complain about "blue sky days" not being very appealing for landscape photography but I think the group on yesterdays photography workshop in Cwm Idwal might disagree, just nice to see some sunshine again in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.
Dates still available for 2026... new Friday workshop in April this year too.
Discover Landscape Photography Workshops in North Wales
Join one of my landscape photography workshops in North Wales including a small group Snowdonia photography workshop and spend an unforgettable day capturing the breathtaking landscapes of Cwm Idwal in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park, North Wales. Perfect for photographers of all skill levels, these one day workshops are led by professional landscape photographer Simon Kitchin, a local expert known for his knowledge of the region and passion for outdoor photography.
Only 1 place left - Cwm Idwal workshop Sat 27th september
Capture the stunning scenery of the Glyderau and Carneddau mountain ranges, the glacial lakes of Llyn Idwal and Llyn Ogwen and the impressive Ogwen Falls.
Details of the Cwm Idwal workshops
All my group landscape photography courses in North Wales are suitable for all skill levels
The course covers all aspects of landscape including camera controls/settings , filter use, gear choice, advice on composition.
Maximum 6 participants in a group.
This one day workshop starts at 08.00am at the Ogwen Visitors Centre and finishes around 2.30pm.
Hosted by a local photographer and the author of the guidebook PHOTOGRAPHING NORTH WALES.
Qualified teacher; BA (Hons) Degree in Education & Training.
The Cwm Idwal workshop involves walking approx 4 miles stopping at different viewpoints along the way. Please note that paths are rocky and uneven and we may ascend approx 300ft to a viewpoint above the lake. Participants do require a reasonable level of fitness and mobility. Due to the terrain unfortunately the course is unsuitable for those with limited mobility.
Eryri Snowdonia photography workshop availability
Stunning conditions in Cwm Idwal on my Eryri Snowdonia photography workshop
Eryri Snowdonia workshop 27th September 2025
Photograph the stunning scenery of the Glyderau and Carneddau mountain ranges, the glacial lakes of Llyn Idwal and Llyn Ogwen and the impressive Ogwen Falls.
Eryri workshop - just 2 places left on March 29th 2025
Landscape photography workshops in Cwm Idwal, Eryri Snowdonia National Park with North Wales photographer Simon Kitchin
A great group on my Eryri photography workshop
Snowdonia Eryri was kind with the weather yesterday on my last Snowdonia group workshop in Cwm Idwal for 2024. A great photography group again and we were blessed with some beautiful autumninal light. Pen Yr Ole Wen and Tryfan looks stunning at times and the workshop group made the best of the light. If you'd like to join me in these stunning Snowdonia Eryri mountain surroundings in 2025 I already have some dates available on my workshop webpage
https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/snowdonia-photography-workshops-north-wales
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