Spirit of the Mountains.
Carneddau Pony Workshop.
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.
What You’ll Learn
This experience is about more than simply photographing the ponies. You’ll learn how to work with the landscape, light and changing conditions to create images with greater atmosphere, emotion and impact.
Composition & Perspective - Finding stronger, more creative ways to frame your images.
Light & Weather - Learning to read changing conditions and use them to your advantage.
Working With Ponies - Understanding behaviour, positioning and respectful approaches.
Creative Storytelling - Moving beyond the obvious shot to create images with atmosphere, character and emotion.
Creative Vision - Learning to look beyond the obvious image, experiment with perspective, movement, space and light, and develop photographs that feel more individual and personal.
Why Join The Workshop?
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PERSONAL GUIDANCE & CREATIVE DIRECTION.
Throughout the experience, Kevin will offer personal guidance and creative insight, helping you make the most of each location and photographic opportunity. With over a decade of experience, he’ll share his knowledge and help you develop your own approach to photographing the Carneddau.
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CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY
Kevin will encourage you to work with light, weather, composition and the landscape to create something more distinctive. With carefully chosen positions and changing perspectives, the focus is on creating images that capture not just the ponies, but the atmosphere and character of the Carneddau.
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FREEDOM & SOLITUDE.
There’s something special about getting out into the Carneddau, away from the crowds and surrounded by open mountains, fresh air and wild ponies. With the freedom to slow down, explore and work with the landscape around you, this is as much about enjoying the experience as it is creating great photographs.
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