The Blog of North Wales photographer Simon Kitchin
Simon Kitchin is a talented and highly regarded photographer from Mold, North Wales, who specialises in the captivating field of landscape photography. He is also the proud author of the popular and insightful 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. Moreover, Simon frequently ventures to other remarkable areas of the UK, including the iconic Lake District, the breathtaking Yorkshire Dales, and the majestic highlands of Scotland, all of which are truly amazing places to capture stunning photographs.
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.
1 place on Septembers Snowdonia photography workshop
Just the one place left now on my Snowdonia photography workshop at Cwm Idwal in September
Stunning summer sunrise at Llandudno pier
Llandudno is a favourite place of mine for a wander and it's been a while since I had a dedicated photography trip there so the alarm was set for 3.00am this morning to catch the sunrise at Llandudno Pier, fortunately the trip was worth it with some nice morning light.
A recent walking trip to Dartmouth, South Devon
Back from a wonderful week walking the South West Coastal Path whilst based in the stunning town of Dartmouth. Just one or two photos from our walks including the Dartmouth Steam Railway on its way to Paignton and some of the sunny coastal views we were lucky to see.
5 places left Snowdonia workshop October 1st
Just 5 places remaining on my Snowdonia group workshop on Saturday 1st October 2022.
A day improving your landscape photography skills surrounded by the stunning Glyedarau and Carneaddau mountains in Cwm Idwal
https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/snowdonia-photography-workshops-north-wales
A wander along the Pyg Track to Snowdon summit
It was our wedding anniversary this week and we'd decided we'd have a wander up the Pyg Track to Snowdon summit. A little cloudy on the way up but our luck was definitely in as after hanging around the summit for 15 minutes the clouds lifted and the wonderful views were revealed.
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.
Lovely sunrise on Neil's 121 photography workshop
Some lovely conditions in Snowdonia this morning for Neil's 121 photography workshop... started at Llynnau Mymbyr for sunrise with great reflections of Snowdon, caught some misty shots of Llyn Gwynant and then wandered alongside the waterfalls on the Watkin Path
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
New photo display at Bodnant Gardens Craft Centre
Nice to be able to get some wall space in the craft centre at Bodnant Gardens. I've just set up my new display of framed photos together with a browser of mounted prints... drop in for a browse if youre in the area.
New Canvases on display at Afonwen Craft Centre near Mold
Just dropped 2 of the new Snowdon canvases into my display at Afonwen Craft & Antique Centre on the outskirts of Mold. I also have a browser of mounted prints on display there too..... do call in for a look if you're in the area, a great excuse to try their fantastic restaurant too!
Snowdonia workshop Saturday 26th March 2022
Just one place remaining now on my Snowdonia Group workshop on Saturday 26th March 2022. Other dates are also available:
https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/snowdonia-photography-workshops-north-wales
15% discount on all photos during January
Just a reminder 🙂 15% off all my photos including The Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Devon & Cornwall and lots of other spots around the UK. Just use the code JANUARY15 at checkout on my website:
https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/uk-landscape-photography-galleries
Photographing North Wales - photo locations in North Wales
Photographing North Wales is my guide to the best photo locations in North Wales, it’s the perfect book to discover the photo hotspots of Snowdonia, Anglesey, the North Wales coast, the Llyn Peninsula and much more. My guidebook is packed full of useful location tips including full directions to each viewpoint, advice on the best times to visit and includes hundreds of inspirational North Wales photos of each location.
Stunning Snowdon sunrise and temperature inversion
Snowdonia at it's most stunning today... set the alarm for 4.00am as the weather had forecast the chance of a temperature inversion and having never seen one before from Snowdon summit I didn't want to miss the chance. It was a 2 hr trek in the dark up the Pyg Track from Pen Y Pass and all the time I could see the approaching cloud getting closer and closer to the Snowdonia peaks.... it definitely looked promising! I reached the top of the Pyg Track and headed towards Crib Goch to search for the best viewpoint to catch the rising sun next to Snowdon and what now had become an amazing cloud inversion, truly Mother Nature at her best. I took several photos of the sunrise and then headed up to Snowdon summit itself where I had the summit pillar all to myself so chance to setup the tripod and take a couple of photos of the summit pillar and the amazing backdrop of the cloud inversion. Views across to Crib Goch were equally as impressive, the clouds almost like waves lapping on the shore, occasionally streaming over the ridge. I real day to remember, my first cloud inversion on snowdon summit and a stunning sunrise to match it.
Stunning Llanddwyn Island sunset on the Isle of Anglesey
Another stunning winter sunset on Llanddwyn Island on the Isle of Anglesey this evening
A dramatic sunset on Llanddwyn Island Anglesey
A dramatic end to today's 121 workshop on Llanddwyn Island on the Isle of Anglesey. The blustery conditions produced some lovely light at Twr Mawr lighthouse for sunset... changeable days are always the best ones to be out with the camera!
Iconic Tryfan - a moody black and white image
Sunset wasn't quite happening but a black and white version of the unmistakable Tryfan in Snowdonia reflected the mood of the evening perfectly
North Wales 121 photography workshops with Simon Kitchin
In Snowdonia today running a 121 workshop for Stephen, lots of atmosphere with cloud rolling over the mountain tops... the sunset teased us with some glimpses of colour
If you're interested in a photography workshop I do both group & 121 workshops in North Wales... you can find details on my website or just drop me a message
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
Discover the most beautiful places to visit in North Wales using my visitors guidebook, PHOTOGRAPHING NORTH WALES, illustrated with over 300 high quality colour photographs and describing in detail over 100 of the best locations for photography across North Wales. All copies are personally signed and include free delivery.
Big Landscapes and Panoramas • Lighthouses • Beaches • Mountains • Villages • Castles • Abbeys • Churches • Waterfalls • Lakes • Slate Quarries • Steam Railways • Industrial Heritage • Military Aircraft • Shows and Events • Gardens • Historic Houses • Seaside Resorts • The best places for coastal sunsets