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.
2023 Snowdonia Group Photography workshop dates now all live (Copy)
Just taken bookings for the Snowdonia Group workshop on Saturday March 18th 2023 so just 3 places left now for that date.
https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/snowdonia-photography-workshops-north-wales
121 photography workshop at the Lonely Tree in Llanberis
An early morning start this morning to meet a customer for his 121 photography workshop, starting out for sunrise at the famous Lonely Tree in Llanberis. It nearly didn't happen with a cloudless sky but we just had a few seconds of colour, enough to get a couple of shots in. We also had a wander up to Anglesey Barracks in Dinorwig quarry.
Penmachno Roman Bridge Betws-y-coed Snowdonia
Penmachno roman bridge near Betws-y-coed in Snowdonia National Park. With the autumn colours looking great this year, after a sunrise at Llyn Padarn in Llanberis, I decided to have a drive to Penmachno and capture this wonderful 16th century packhorse bridge in full autumn colours. It's one of the hidden gems of the Snowdonia National Park, it's well worth a drive further down the Penmachno valley too as it's a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the main hotspots.
Snowdonia lonely tree sunrise at Llanberis
Been a while since I've had a sunrise trip down to Snowdonia and it's 3 years since I last visited the famous lonely tree so the alarm clock went off at 04.50 this morning to get there in plenty of time.
The sunrise wasn't really happening, a few spots of rain and just a few glimpses of colour but nothing much until this one. I'd originally setup directly in front of the tree, which often tends to be the best spot for composition here, but I moved to this slightly different angle when the sunburst started, I think it balances things a little better.
Last Snowdonia workshop for 2022 today
The last of my 2022 Snowdonia Group workshops today, the weather was kinder than forecast, not a drop of rain all day and some nice moments of light
If you'd like you join me in 2023 I already have some dates available on my website here:
https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/snowdonia-photography-workshops-north-wales
Some new mounted prints at Llangollen and Pontcysyllte Aqueduct visitors center
Some of the new prints I've just dropped into the Market on the Fringe in Llangollen and the visitors centre at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
Just 1 place left 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 trip to 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 in stock and available to order
My 2023 North Wales Calendar has arrived from the printers and is now in stock and available to order.
Lovely Snowdonia sunrise on Neil's 121 photography workshop today
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
My new North Wales Calendar for 2023 including Snowdonia and Anglesey photos
I've started work on my 2023 North Wales Calendar.. here's a sneak preview
New North Wales 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 - 1 place remaining
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 - discover the best 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.
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