Johannah Churchill's Portrait Featured in Photography Journal

Andrew McCarthy, who turned his childhood passion for astronomy into a professional venture, now specializes in astrophotography and has created stunning images of the sun using a custom telescope designed for high-resolution solar imagery. His journey began in 2017 with a simple Dobsonian telescope and evolved into a business after he was laid off during the pandemic. Meanwhile, Johannah Churchill, a photography lecturer at the University of Sunderland, gained recognition for her portrait of NHS staff member Yann Kimpouni, part of her NHS Darkroom series, published in the British Journal of Photography's Portrait of Britain Volume 7. This series, launched in partnership with Newcastle Hospitals Charity, aims to celebrate healthcare workers while fostering reflection and teamwork. Additionally, William Walsh, known as the 'Birdman from Fair Hill', has successfully transitioned from a career in bird breeding to photography, winning multiple awards for his wildlife and landscape images since his retirement in 2022. His recent accolades include selections for upcoming calendar competitions, showcasing his growth in this new artistic pursuit.