Foto Fest 2025

September at the Bath Spa University

We’re really excited have curated such an incredible line up of photographers to share the experiences from their diverse backgrounds with you.

Foto Fest Opens 09:30
Alex Nail 10:30 – 11:30
Simon Baxter 12:00 – 13:00
Lunch 13:00 – 14:30
Rachel Bigsby 14:30 – 15:30
Joe Cornish 15:45 – 16:45
Foto Fest Closes 17:00

Alex Nail

Alex Nail is a mountain photographer known for his landscapes of Northwest Scotland and the Drakensberg in South Africa. He spends much of his time backpacking and camping in the mountains, often leading groups of photographers. He works in the eye-witness tradition of landscape photography, capturing images of some of the world’s most enigmatic mountains in transcendent lighting conditions. He has a love of the creative aspects of photography, particularly composition, but also places emphasis on technical accuracy and producing beautiful prints.

Simon Baxter

Growing up on the edge of the North York Moors, Simon has always enjoyed the great outdoors and interacting with nature. Much of Simon’s childhood years were spent exploring his local forest where he built dens and later became an avid mountain biker. Whether it be on two wheels, in a kayak or on a snowboard, Simon adores experiencing mother nature in all her seasons, colours, and shades.

Rachel Bigsby

Rachel Bigsby is a self-taught and self-made wildlife photographer whose artistry, dedication to seabirds, and profound understanding of her subjects define her distinctive body of work. With no formal training, she has carved her own path, refining her skills and cultivating a unique visual narrative through unwavering passion and hands-on experience.

Joe Cornish

A working photographer since 1980, Joe Cornish is based in North Yorkshire and has devoted the last thirty years to landscape photography, especially in the north of England and Scotland. His work includes large scale commissions and publishing projects; and he has led countless workshops, tours, seminars and one-to-ones, as well as giving talks and writing.

Our 2025 Market Place Brand Partners

As ever, we will also have the Market Place, which is open throughout the day. We’ll have plenty on offer from our brand partners, and you’ll have the chance to chat to the experts and get advice on your next photographic purchase.

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Ready to be inspired?

Grab your tickets now and join us at Foto Fest and be inspired by these world renowned photographers as they share their knowledge and experiences with us.

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