Bath & West Show 2026… what a lovely few days! ☀️


After all the excitement of North Somerset Show, it was straight on to one of the highlights of our show calendar—Bath & West.

Woman in blue maxi dress stands at a photography booth displaying framed wedding and family portrait prints.
Two elegant ribbed glass goblets filled with amber cocktails garnished with fresh berries and mint leaves on a burlap surface.
Two women browse a rustic wedding vendor booth with burlap decor, vintage milk can, and displayed photos at an outdoor market.

This year blessed us with some gorgeous sunshine, and with the help of my wonderful Mum, Lucy, we settled into another fantastic few days of chatting, welcoming familiar faces, and ... of course, passing around the Pimm’s! 🍹

Rustic wedding photo display booth with framed pictures, bunting, and mason jars under a tent.

One of the things I love most about show season is the opportunity to catch up with so many of my lovely clients. It was wonderful to see past clients returning to say hello, chat about their portraits, and even start planning their next photoshoots. Seeing families come back year after year is always such a privilege and one of my favourite parts of exhibiting at these events.

Rustic wedding photography booth with burlap bunting, dried florals, gold vases, and a Sophie Elaines Photography banner display.
Young woman with long blonde hair smiling, holding a glass of wine at an outdoor event in a blue dress.
Rustic wedding display with dried lavender bouquet in ceramic vase, wicker basket, and couple photos on easel.
Woman in white dress pouring fruit-infused drink from glass pitcher at outdoor event with bunting decorations.

As well as catching up with clients, it was lovely to spend time with some familiar traders and friends over the weekend too. One of the best things about these shows is the sense of community, and it's always a pleasure seeing so many friendly faces both on and off the trade stands.

Vintage wedding memory table with antique camera, amber drinks, old photographs, framed portraits, and pampas grass decor.

We also ran a popular show competition, giving one lucky winner the chance to enjoy a portrait experience of their choice worth £495, including:


  • 2 hour creative photoshoot
  • Outfit changes and unlimited family members & animals
  • 16" luxury framed print
  • Welcome guide full of styling advice & FAQs
  • Pre-shoot consultation
  • Private in-person viewing of your images
  • Full design guidance


A huge congratulations to our winner, Annette Bevan! 🎉


Thank you to everyone who took the time to enter, it was wonderful to see so many entries.

Young woman in denim jacket and leopard print skirt stands smiling at a photography business display booth.
Rustic wedding photography display on vintage milk can with burlap bunting, mason jar, and photo samples at a bridal fair.
Woman in white dress and denim jacket stands in a rustic photography display booth with framed prints and dried flowers.

A huge thank you also goes to my Mum, Lucy, for all her help throughout the show. From setting up and keeping everything running smoothly to chatting with visitors and helping hand out the all-important Pimm’s, I couldn't have done it without her!

Woman with arms raised stands before an outdoor photography display booth with framed portraits and bunting decorations.

All in all, Bath & West 2026 was filled with sunshine, lovely conversations, familiar faces, and plenty of reasons to be grateful.

Woman in blue floral maxi dress smiling at an outdoor market stall displaying framed photographs.
A display of printed photo albums and loose photographs arranged on a rustic wooden table at a photography showcase event.
Woman standing in art display booth with framed portrait paintings and wedding photos at an outdoor market event.

Now it's on to our next event of the season—Dunster Country Fair 2026 on the 29th July. If you're visiting, do come and say hello—we'd love to see you there!


If you'd like to book your own photoshoot before then, I'd love to hear from you:

📧 info@sophieedmundsphotography.co.uk

📞 07534125000


Sophie xoxo