Thrilled to share that I’m a finalist in the UK Picture Editors’ Guild Videographer Of The Year category. The film was a feature on a privately owned speciality cafe in Ealing called the Electric Coffee Company. The awards evening is on November 4th, so please keep your fingers crossed!
The film was my first ever using the new Leica M (Type 240) and also the first time using the very useful Manfrotto 561BHDV Fluid Monopod with Head.
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I’ve entered the photography section of the G-Technology Driven Creativity competition. The first part of the judging process is done by public vote (October the 30th being the last day). The shortlist then gets judged by a panel.
A portrait of Maya, Heatherden Hall, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver, Slough, Buckinghamshire. October 24, 2013. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
If you like my “Portrait of Maya”, please VOTE HERE. It’s just one click with no registration needed. Five stars is the highest vote, so if you really like it, please click on the fifth star!
The image was shot on a Leica M (Type 240) with a vintage Leitz 50mm Summilux from 1959. The shot was processed in Aperture and Silver Efex Pro 2.
Your help is very much appreciated; thank you 🙂
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Have just found out that one of my images was nominated in the 8th annual Black & White Spider Awards. The image sadly didn’t go on to win, but it’s always nice to be nominated!
Samsam Bubbleman creating his magical bubble sculptures on Primrose Hill, London. September 04, 2012. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
I’d like to pass on my thanks to the the award’s international jury from the Tate in London, Heffel Fine Art, FoMu Fotomuseum, FTM Advisory, Camera Work, Art Stage Singapore, Aeroplastics Contemporary, Galerie Baudoin Lebon in Paris and Fratelli Alinari in Florence
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Extremely happy to share that two of my images have been awarded “Marks of Excellence” in the I Shot It Photo Competition.
The first image is a street photograph, taken whilst walking around Fleet Street and The Strand after being subject of a photo shoot, in a project on The Photographers of Fleet Street.
Street life. Stairs and the businessman. Essex Street, London WC2. February 14, 2013. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
Judges Comment: This could be a portrait, a magazine photo or a street photo. The unusual crop that allow the viewer to see more than just the alley lifts the photo to being a photo from a time period as well. Yet, everything leads to the person walking, and that is what makes it work and sets the atmosphere.
The second is an image taken of some British gentlemen out for a summer saunter. During the walk of several miles, the group popped into an art gallery and this image presented itself.
The Summer Saunter. A group of bold and independent men led by stylist Timothy Lord and The Chap Magazine’s Albion step out in style in the name of sartorial freedom, from the steps of St. Paul’s Cathedral to Mayfair’s Berkeley Square in a demonstration of solidarity with all men who dare to dress differently. London, UK. Toby Pennington at an exhibition by Agnieszka Brzeżańska, Marlborough Contemporary gallery, Albemarle Street, London, where the gentlemen stopped for a Champagne break. July 21, 2013. Photo: Edmond Terakopian July 21, 2013. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
Judges Comment: This could be the artist or just a fashionable guest at a gallery. The composition tell a story of a man, a piece of art and a city outside in one photo, elegantly framed with light and shadow. Well done!
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René Burri. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
Very happy to share that my portrait of legendary Magnum Photos photographer René Burri has been awarded a Mark Of Excellence by the judges of the I Shot It competition.
The judges commented, “Great style and a portrait ‘in motion’ that might be one of the best of the person. Simple and informal, yet very formal and iconic. Who wants to be photographed in a studio if you can get a photo like this by simply sitting down for a moment?”.
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The Press Photographers’ Year (PPY) website, Highly Commended, Multimedia section.
Absolutely delighted and honoured to have had my work chosen by the judges of PPY 2013 (Press Photographers’ Year). I was fortunate to receive “Highly Commended” in the Multimedia section, for a project I shot on the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) which was produced and edited by the very talented Neil Patience at TAP TV.
The video was shot over several months using Canon 5D MkII cameras and lenses, and edited by Neil Patience using FCP 7. For the multimedia piece, further photographs were taken using Leica M9 cameras and lenses, and the piece was re-edited by me using FCP X. All audio was recorded using Rode microphones; the VideoMic, VideoMic Pro and NTG-3. The film had it’s premiere screening at St James’s Palace.
I’m also delighted that one of my photographs (“Love Your Job”) was also selected for the PPY exhibition at the National Theatre in London. It will be featured in “Features” section, joining the 150 images chosen from the just over 12,500 submitted by 390 photographers, from over 20 countries. All the winning images can be viewed on this slide show and details of the winners are also on this list. A full Press Release is also available.
The Press Photographers’ Year (PPY) website, “Features” section.
Huge congratulations to all the winners; this year’s winning imagery is spectacular and the exhibition is definitely one not to miss; National Theatre, South Bank, London, from July 6th to August 31st, 2013.
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