Talented Dingwall Academy pupils delight judges with photography skills in special Johnston Carmichael competition; youngsters awarded special prize in Highland and Moray-wide contest
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PHOTOGRAPHIC skills have earned a group of talented Dingwall Academy pupils a special commendation in a local competition.
The students were recognised with a specially-created award and a donation of £100 after wowing judges of the Capture the Moment competition, established by accountancy firm Johnston Carmichael.
The initiative was launched to celebrate Johnston Carmichael’s long relationship across the Highlands and Moray, which extends back more than 80 years.
More than 190 budding photographers submitted entries showcasing Johnston Carmichael’s key sectors, including food and drink, construction and oil and gas.
An expert judging panel then selected four winners who each received £250 and the honour of seeing their work on display in Johnston Carmichael offices and at Eden Court theatre in Inverness.
However, the high standard of the submissions from Dingwall Academy – which ran a class project around the competition – impressed judges so much they created a separate award.
The pupils from the school’s An Caladh Creative visited Inverness’s Floral Hall where they captured images of various flowers, sculptures and waterfalls on their smartphones.
Scott Jeffrey, audit partner for Johnston Carmichael, said: “We were amazed by the quantity and quality of entries that we received to the Capture the Moment competition, but the fantastic group submission from Dingwall Academy really stood out for our judging panel.
“The amount of thought and creativity that the pupils put into their entries is clear to see and I’m very happy to be able to recognise their hard work with this special award and donation.”
Kirstie Trimble, the class teacher at Dingwall Academy, said: “I’d like to thank Johnston Carmichael for its incredible generosity. Our photography project has been a huge success in teaching the students new practical skills and helping encourage their creative personalities.
“After seeing how being in a different environment has helped the kids express their creativity, the money will be put to good use taking the children out on another art excursion.”
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