Spirit of the Mountains.
Carneddau Pony Workshops.
Dates | BESPOKE TAILORED FOR YOUJoin an intimate photography workshop in the heart of the Carneddau, where ponies, dramatic landscapes and creative photography come together.
Where Wild Heritage Lives.
Spend a day in the mountains of North Wales with the iconic free-roaming Carneddau ponies.
These tailored one-day workshops are designed around your individual needs, whether you’re looking to develop your technical skills, become more creative with your photography or simply spend a day photographing these remarkable animals. We’ll explore the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia), photographing the ponies in their natural environment while working with the changing light, weather and landscape.
With personalised tuition and creative guidance throughout the day, there’s time to slow down, observe and really immerse yourself in the landscape. We’ll explore different ways of photographing the ponies, from intimate portraits to wider environmental images, while developing photographs with atmosphere, emotion and a strong sense of place.
Whether you’re looking to develop your technical skills, become more creative with your photography or simply spend a day photographing these remarkable animals, the workshop is designed to give you the time, space and guidance to create images that feel personal to you.
Stay. Slow Down. Connect.
High above the valleys of North Wales, the Carneddau ponies have lived alongside this rugged landscape for generations. Hardy, independent and perfectly adapted to their environment, they are as much a part of the mountains as the weathered peaks and open moorland that surround them.
The character of the Carneddau changes constantly. Mist can roll across the mountains in minutes, sunlight can break through dramatic skies, and the same landscape can feel completely different from one hour to the next. For a photographer, that unpredictability is part of its magic.
I’ve spent many years photographing these mountains and their ponies, learning their behaviour, their rhythms and the places where the landscape comes alive. That knowledge allows me to take you beyond simply finding the ponies and towards understanding how to photograph them within their environment. This is about learning to see the landscape, anticipate the moment and use the conditions creatively creating photographs that capture not just a pony, but a sense of place, atmosphere and wildness.
AUTHENTIC WELSH EXPERIENCE
Your Mountain Retreat
Throughout the weekend, our base will be a beautiful traditional Welsh cottage nestled on the edge of the Carneddau a warm and characterful home that gives the retreat a real sense of place.
Each morning begins with a relaxed breakfast and fresh coffee at the cottage before we head into the mountains for the day. With the best of the day’s light ahead of us, we’ll spend time exploring the landscape, photographing the ponies and making the most of whatever conditions the mountains throw our way. After a full day in the mountains, we’ll return to the warmth of the cottage to unwind, look through our images and share stories from the day.
As evening arrives, my partner Cate will prepare a home-cooked meal, followed by relaxed evenings around the fire, talking photography, wildlife and the adventures of the day.
It’s deliberately unhurried and informal a few days of mountain air, wild ponies, good food and the simple pleasure of staying in a traditional Welsh cottage.
Why Join The Retreat?
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TWO DAYS. TWO UNIQUE LANDSCAPES.
Explore two carefully selected locations within the Carneddau, each offering a different setting, atmosphere and creative opportunity. From open mountain ridges to sheltered valleys, you’ll work with changing light, weather and perspective to create images that capture not just the ponies, but the wild character and sense of place that makes the Carneddau so unique.
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PHOTOGRAPHY WITH PURPOSE
Move beyond simply documenting the ponies and develop a more thoughtful, creative approach to your photography. Throughout the weekend, you'll learn to see beyond the obvious, using light, composition and atmosphere to transform ordinary encounters into meaningful images that tell a deeper story of these remarkable animals and their connection to the wild Carneddau mountains.
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SMALL GROUPS. PERSONAL GUIDANCE.
Limited to just four photographers, the retreat offers a relaxed and genuinely personal experience. With individual guidance throughout the weekend, you’ll be encouraged to look beyond the technical, experiment with light, composition and perspective, and develop a more creative approach to photographing the ponies and their environment.
Investment: £189
1-2-1 Guiding: £300 per day (£550 for two days)
Workshop Leader: Kevin Morgans
Included
Expert tuition & guidance – Personal guidance throughout the day.
Wildlife & fieldcraft – Understand behaviour, ethics and field techniques.
Camera & gear advice – Practical guidance on settings, lenses and equipment.
Online image review – Follow-up critique and feedback after the workshop.
Excluded
Travel To/From North Wales
Personal Insurance
Location: Conwy, North Wales
Fitness Level: Medium (Uneven and Uphill walking required)
Duration: 6 Hours
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Experience the Spirit of the Mountains
If photographing the Carneddau ponies in their mountain home has ever been on your bucket list, this is your invitation to experience them differently.
Over one immersive day, we’ll explore the Carneddau, working with the changing light, weather and landscape to create images with atmosphere, character and a real sense of place.
Each workshop is tailored to your individual needs, giving you the time and guidance to slow down, explore, learn and develop your photography without the feel of a conventional group workshop.
Email: kevinmorgans@outlook.com