Visual Journalism – Professional Photographer in Oldham & Manchester

Familiar Places: What Towns Do With Their Heroes

Posted on February 14, 2026February 24, 2026 by shineyshoo

Visual Journalism Familiar Places: What Towns Do With Their Heroes On identity, pride, and the quiet politics of who gets to define where you come from By Sharmaine Entwistle — Photographer & Visual Journalist | February 2026 The Two Connors' number-one single sparked celebration in Oldham, but the real story lies beneath the charts. This … Continue reading Familiar Places: What Towns Do With Their Heroes →

Six Years of Growth: A Chapter Closes, A New One Begins

Posted on July 17, 2025January 21, 2026 by shineyshoo

As I sit here reflecting on the last six years, it feels almost surreal to say that this chapter of my life is coming to a close. What began as a tentative step back into education has turned into a journey of deep growth—personally, professionally, creatively, and politically. For those of you who have been … Continue reading Six Years of Growth: A Chapter Closes, A New One Begins →