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.

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Another great group on my Snowdonia Eryri photography workshop yesterday

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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My Snowdonia photography workshop in Cwm Idwal has new bookings

My Eryri /Snowdonia Photography workshop in Cwm Idwal has new bookings so the following dates now have limited availability:

  •  Snowdonia Photography Workshop Cwm Idwal - Saturday 16th September 2023, just 4 places available

  • Snowdonia Photography Workshop Cwm Idwal - Saturday 16th March 2024, just 5 places available

The workshop is a day set in the stunning mountain scenery of Cwm Idwal, hosted by a local landscape photographer, and suitable for both beginners and advanced photographers.

Full details and booking are available on my webpage:

https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/snowdonia-photography-workshops-north-wales

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Snowdonia 121 photography workshop

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

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The front cover of the guidebook 'Photographing North Wales' by Simon Kitchin, featuring a stunning sunset of Twr Mawr lighthouse on Llanddwyn Island on the Isle of Anglesey

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

If you’re visiting North Wales my visitors location guidebook will help you discover all the very best places to visit.