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.
Snowdonia Photography Workshop - 2024 dates
My Snowdonia Photography Workshop is now available for booking in 2024. It's a day in the wonderful mountain scenery of Cwm Idwal and the photography workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
To find full details of the workshop or to book your place visit my Snowdonia photography workshop webpage:
Sunrise photos at Talacre Lighthouse in North Wales
Talacre Lighthouse in North wales photographed at sunrise. An early start to catch the sunrise at Talacre lighthouse, the good light was shortlived but just enough time to capture a couple of nice photos of the popular lighthouse
The Berwyn mountains & Pistyll Rhaeadr waterfall
A day away from it all working on the Natural Resources Wales project on the summits of the Berwyn mountains together with a visit to the stunning waterfall of Pistyll Rhaeadr.
A photo trip around Llangollen in the Dee Valley
Capturing some of the wonderful views around Llangollen and the Dee Valley. The light was pretty good so visited some of the local "hotspots" including the Horseshoe Falls and the view from the top of the Horseshoe Pass.
Bryn Alyn and views of the Clwydian Hills
Definitely one of my favourite places around North East Wales. A wander around my local scenery in the Clwydian Hills and a visit to the amazing limestone pavement of Bryn Alyn on the outskirts of Mold.
A wander along the Clwydian Hills in North Wales
A wander along my local Clwydian Hills capturing more views of this beautiful landscape. I started with a climb up the flanks of Moel Famau to photograph the dramatic profile of Moel Arthur and then wandered over the summit. The light was as clear as it gets with stunning views of the distant Snowdonia mountains
Another great group on my Snowdonia photography workshop
Another great group on today's Snowdonia photography workshop photographing the mountains and waterfalls around Cwm Idwal & The Ogwen Valley
If you're interested in joining me on a workshop I still have some availability later this year, you'll find details on my website page here:
https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/snowdonia-photography-workshops-north-wales
2024 North Wales Calendar - now available to buy
My North Wales 2024 Calendar is now in stock and available to buy on my website:
May 2023 Snowdonia group photography workshop fully booked
The May 2023 Snowdonia Group workshop is now fully booked, dates still available for June, July, September with details here on my website:
https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/snowdonia-photography-workshops-north-wales
Llanddwyn beach Anglesey - a day of stunning reflections
Llanddwyn beach on the Isle of Anglesey was stunning today with some fantastic reflections left by the outgoing tide. The beach at Llanddwyn is a favourite place to visit of mine and never disappoints, definitely amongst the best coastal views in the UK, an amazing place in North Wales.
2023 Snowdonia Group Photography workshop dates now all live
All the Snowdonia Group workshop dates in Cwm Idwal are now live and available for booking on my website:
Saturday 18th March 2023 (Fully Booked)
Sunday 21st May 2023
Saturday 17th June 2023
Saturday 1st July 2023
Saturday 16th September 2023
Saturday 7th October 2023
https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/snowdonia-photography-workshops-north-wales
Only 1 place on Saturday 18th March Snowdonia workshop
Just 1 place remaining now on the Snowdonia Group workshop on Saturday 18th March 2023
https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/snowdonia-photography-workshops-north-wales
First Snowdonia snowfall of winter on iconic Tryfan
Tryfan in Eryri Snowdonia with a fresh snowfall
Managed to get down to Snowdonia National Park (Eryri) this morning to catch the first snowfall of winter. Tryfan in particular was looking pretty amazing in its winter coat
Snowdonia workshop March 2023 - just 3 places left
Just taken another booking for the Snowdonia Group workshop on Saturday March 18th 2023 so just 2 places left now for that date. https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/snowdonia-photography-workshops-north-wales
2023 Snowdonia Group Photography workshop dates
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 Eryri 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
New prints at Llangollen and Pontcysyllte
Some of the new prints I've just dropped into the Market on the Fringe in Llangollen and the visitors centre at Pontcysyllte Aqueduct
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