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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New Llanddwyn Island Anglesey photography workshop for 2025

I've just added a new Llanddwyn Island Anglesey workshop date to my website. We start early at 07.30am to make the best of the "Golden Hour" light from sunrise.

Full details & booking can be found on my Anglesey photography workshop webpage:

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Anglesey Photography Workshops 2025 - The stunning Llanddwyn Island

New Anglesey photography workshop dates for 2025

My Anglesey photography workshops take place on the stunning Llanddwyn Island, an amazing place to visit and definitely one of the most photogenic beaches in the UK with the now iconic view of Twr Mawr lighthouse. I've added a new winter sunset photography workshop in December 2024 and also new dates for 2025. If you'd like to join me in this amazing North Wales photography location then full details of the Anglesey photography workshops and booking are available on my workshop webpage:

https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/anglesey-photography-workshop-north-wales

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New Anglesey sunset photography workshop

A new Anglesey sunset photography workshop

Following several requests I'll be running a winter Anglesey sunset photography workshop on 14th December 2024. This workshop is timed to give participants the best chance of capturing the golden hour light of sunset behind the iconic Twr Mawr lighthouse on Llanddwyn Island.

Full details and booking can be found on my Anglesey photography workshop webpage:

https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/anglesey-photography-workshop-north-wales

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Anglesey Photography Workshop - Llanddwyn Island 2024 dates

Great to able able to say that my Anglesey Photography Workshops are back on for 2024. I've added 2 dates at the stunning Llanddwyn Island, easily one of the most beautiful places on the UK coast and an amazing place to visit with the camera.

For full details and booking just click my weblink below:
 

https://www.landscapephotographyuk.com/anglesey-photography-workshop-north-wales

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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!

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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.