Johnson Photographers Honored for Award-Winning Portraits
Three photographers at NASA's Johnson Space Center received accolades for their exceptional portrait work at the 2025 NASA Imagery Experts Program Annual Awards. David DeHoyos, Josh Valcarcel, and Bill Stafford were recognized for their contributions to visual storytelling in human space exploration. Their award-winning portraits capture the essence of astronauts and the spirit of NASA's mission.
- ▪David DeHoyos won first place for his portrait of ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot.
- ▪Josh Valcarcel received second place for his portrayal of NASA astronaut Jessica Meir.
- ▪Bill Stafford secured third place with his photograph of Expedition 74 crew member Christopher Williams.
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3 min readJohnson Photographers Honored for Award-Winning Portraits Sumer LogginsJohnson Space Center Office of CommunicationsMay 18, 2026 Article Three photographers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center who inspire the world through visual storytelling earned top honors in the portrait category at the 2025 NASA Imagery Experts Program Annual Awards. “Congratulations to all three on this impressive achievement and for capturing such breathtaking imagery,” said Johnson Director Vanessa Wyche. “Their work represents the collaboration, precision, and creativity that drive human space exploration forward.” David DeHoyos, Josh Valcarcel, and Bill Stafford were recognized during the award ceremony held April 20, 2026, in Las Vegas.
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