Join me for this fantastic Wales photography workshop of woodlands, lakes and waterfalls in Mid-Wales
Location: Wales - Dee Valley
Dates: Sat 10th - Sun 11th Oct 2026 - 2 Days/1 Night
Participants: Max 4
Fitness: 1. Easy
Experience Level: Beginner to Advanced
Equipment Needed: DSLR or Mirrorless Camera and Tripod
Wales Photography Workshop Event Details Lake Vyrnwy
Description: This is a 2-day, 1-night residential Wales photography workshop based in the valleys of Mid-Wales, open to all levels from beginner to advanced. It's built around two of the country's most rewarding landscape locations — Pistyll Rhaeadr, an enchanting waterfall in the Berwyn Mountains and, at 240ft, Britain's tallest single-drop fall, and the tranquil 11-mile shoreline of Lake Vyrnwy — giving you woodlands, water, mountains and one of the seven wonders of Wales in a single weekend.
Over two days we work both locations at their best. At Pistyll Rhaeadr you'll photograph the three-stage falls from the viewing platform and bridge, then drop down to water level among the slate beds and mini-falls for intimate compositions; around Lake Vyrnwy we take a leisurely circuit of the reservoir, stopping at quiet bays and outlets and walking the river to the waterfall at the valley head. The focus is on three things that make moving water and big Welsh landscape work: composing a strong frame from a busy natural scene, mastering long exposure to turn falling water into silk, and reading the light and weather that give these valleys their mood. Throughout, the emphasis isn't just on the famous waterfall but on learning to see it — working intimate detail as readily as the wide vista, and treating light and colour as a harmony rather than chasing the obvious shot.
With a maximum of just four photographers, this is genuinely personal tuition — Alan plans each day around the season and the forecast, and sends a detailed location itinerary a few days ahead. Accommodation and breakfast are included, so all you have to think about is your photography, and you'll come away with a varied portfolio of Welsh waterfalls, lakes and valleys — and a real command of long-exposure water technique. An extra night's accommodation is available the day before if required — please request in advance, subject to hotel availability.
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Description - Wales Photography Workshop
Wales Photography
Valleys, Lakes and Waterfalls
Pistyll Rhaeadr and Lake Vyrnwy Photography WorkshopJoin me in this 2 day Welsh valleys, lakes and waterfalls
Pistyll Rhaeadr is an enchanting waterfall in the Berwyn Mountains, just inside Wales, west of Oswestry and Shrewsbury.
At 240ft (73m) high, Britain's tallest single-drop waterfall (with a drop 20m higher than Niagara Falls) captivates all who visit her—known as one of the seven wonders of Wales with its three stages of drops. Generation after generation take in the spirit and presence of this remarkable place.
Surrounding the falls is a viewing platform, bridge, and woodland alongside the Afon Rhaeadr.
Pistyll Rhaeadr offers an excellent opportunity to practice long exposure photography of moving water with many viewpoints of the falls and also down at water level with its laminated slate beds and plenty of mini falls and closer-up compositions to make.
Lake Vyrnwy is a reservoir in Powys, Wales, built in the 1880s for Liverpool Corporation Waterworks to supply Liverpool with fresh water. It flooded the head of the Vyrnwy valley and submerged the village of Llanwddyn.
We will take a leisurely drive around the 11-mile circumference of the reservoir, stopping off at small bays and outlets to photograph different aspects of the water and surrounding valley. As we go up the valley, there are picnic sites at Llechwedd and Rhiwargor. From Rhiwargor, with its large car park, we will walk and photograph along the river to the stunning waterfall at the head of the valley.
Wales Photography Itinerary
Wales Photography Likely locations include:
(A detailed itinerary will be provided 5-7 days ahead of workshop that will take into account weather/tide times (if applicable) and any other local seasonal factors.)
Lake Vyrnwy and the surrounding valley
Pistyll Rhaeadr Waterfall
Plus one-two other nearby locations
Day 1 - Wales Photography
Travel from Coventry rendezvous point at the specified time or
Meet at first location at the specified time
Workshop introduction and briefing
Location shoot
Lunch Break
Location shoot
Check-in Hotel/B&B
Optional sunset shoot - depending on light/time of year/forecast
Evening meal - optional picture reviews
Day 2 - Wales Photography
Possible sunrise shoot - depending on light/time of year/forecast
Breakfast
Meet on location at the specified time
Workshop briefing
Location shoot
Lunch Break
Location shoot
End of workshop/depart
Accommodation - Wales Photography
You will enjoy the luxury hotel and spa overlooking Lake Vyrnwy with single occupancy (no supplement) room. This hotel is the perfect location for minimal driving time and easy access to the lake at sunrise and sunset times as well as offering good quality food and service throughout your stay.
