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Three Golds In The 2024 European Photography Awards

Alongside Seven Honourable Mentions

Absolutely overjoyed to share some great news from today! The International Awards Associate (IAA), in unison with the European Photography Awards, have selected three of my photographs as Gold winners and seven other images as recipients of Honourable Mentions.

From the press release of the European Photography Awards; “Drawing an impressive number of entrants, the competition received over 3,500 submissions across 50 nations, including the United States, Germany, Italy, Canada, France, Australia, Spain, United Kingdom, Japan, Switzerland, Greece, Portugal, Sweden, and beyond, featuring its global appeal and presence.”

Many thanks to all the judges and congratulations to the winners and runners up. Here are the ten images, with captions and information on the equipment used.

Onoto Magna Classic Sterling Silver. It is fitted with a 18ct gold fine nib and is available in a limited edition of 999. It has 3 gold-plated sterling silver cap bands with the sterling silver Onoto Chevron clip, plated in 23ct gold. London, UK. June 10, 2024. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Fujifilm GFX 100 II and a FUJINON GF110mmF5.6 TS Macro lens. Lighting was with Profoto studio flash.
Queuing to order. Borough Market, with 1000 years of history behind it. London, UK. November 18, 2023. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Leica M10-D and Leica 50mm Summicron lens.
Montblanc Writers Edition, Homage to Homer, limited edition fountain pen. London, UK. June 15, 2023. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Lumix S1R and Sigma 105mm Macro Art lens. Lighting was with a Godox COB LED.
Steph Ward (singer) from Alphabet Backwards performing on stage at Bunkfest 2023. KineCroft, Wallingford, South Oxfordshire, UK. September 03, 2023. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Lumix G9 and Leica DG 10-25mm Vario-Summilux lens.
Leonardo Dodici Vulcanica fountain pen in gold trim. The deep black coveys glossy volcanic glass, a finish that perfectly enhances the faceted design of the pen and the angles of the refined Dodici 12 sided collection. London, UK. May 22, 2024. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Fujifilm GFX 100 II and a FUJINON GF110mmF5.6 TS Macro lens. Lighting was with Profoto studio flash.
A portrait of Elvis. London, UK. June 08, 2024. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Fujifilm GFX 100 II and a FUJINON GF80mmF1.7 R WR lens.
The exquisite Leonardo Momento Zero La Grande Ibrida special edition fountain pen, in wild celluloid, exclusively from Stilograph Corsani. London, UK. July 29, 2023. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Lumix S1R and Sigma 105mm Macro Art lens. Lighting was with a Godox COB LED.
Exceptionally crafted by hand, the Elbwood Pocketmaster special edition hammered silver 935, by Frank Pressentin. The silver shavings (in the foreground) are from the actual pen being shaped. It’s fitted with a custom two-tone 18k gold broad nib. London, UK. Photo: © Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Lumix S1R and Sigma 105mm Macro Art lens. Lighting was with a Godox COB LED.
A Chinese bride in a traditional red dress twirls for her camera man (not pictured) as a gentleman briskly walks past. London, UK. July 12, 2023. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Lumix G9 and Leica DG 10-25mm Vario-Summilux lens.
Write Here Scribo Africa fountain pen, with an 18c broad nib. The nib is engraved with the Write Here logo. Designed by Flaminia Angelone using a translucent material with flecks of black, gold and brown. London, UK. March 14, 2024. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Lumix S1R and Sigma 105mm Macro Art lens. Lighting was with Profoto studio flash. 

As always, all the photographs were shot in raw and processed in Adobe’s Lightroom Classic, on either an Apple Mac Pro or Mac Studio, using calibrated Eizo CG276 monitors. In the commercial photography using lighting, I also always use a colour meter, to compensate for any colour temperature shifts brought forth by light diffusers and reflectors.

Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024

Champagne Taittinger Food for Celebration

Absolutely thrilled to share that this photograph has made the shortlist of the prestigious Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 award, in the Champagne Taittinger Food for Celebration category.

A celebration in hand; Krispy Kremes and Royal Corgi soft toy. Borough Market, Southwark Street, London, UK. July 14, 2023. Photo: Edmond Terakopian

I’m especially thrilled the judges picked the photograph, as it’s a very subtle image of a smaller scale celebration about to be had. The category is filled with many beautiful large scale celebratory occasions, so it makes the inclusion of my street photograph even more special. Thank you to the judges.

The winning photographs will be announced at the Awards Evening on Tuesday 4 June.
This will be followed by the exhibition at the Mall Galleries, in London, from the 5th – 9th June, 2024.

Photographed on a Lumix G9 with a Leica DG 10-25mm Vario-Summilux. Processed on a Mac Studio, using LightRoom Classic and finished in Exposure Software X7, using Eizo CG 276 displays.

NY Photography Awards 2023

Absolutely thrilled to have received these comments from the international jury of the New York Photography Awards for 2023, after four of my photographs were awarded “Silver Winner”. A further four photographs were also recognised with “Honorable Mentions”. To have eight images picking up awards, from a set of ten images entered for the awards, has been more than delightful and brings some sweet news to see out the end of the year with.

The Eternal Flame

Editorial Photography – General News: Bishop Hovakim Manukyan (Primate, Diocese of the Armenian Church of the United Kingdom and Ireland), leads the blessing ceremony with Parish Priests Father Nshan Alaverdyan and Father Shnork Bagdassarian. Unveiling of ‘The Eternal Flame’, the Armenian Genocide Memorial Monument, dedicated to the memory of the 1.5 Million victims. The monument is made of Tufa (the national stone of Armenia) and was sculpted by master craftsman Varazdat Hambardzumyan in Yerevan. Ealing Green, London, UK. September 23, 2023. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Lumix G9 and Leica DG 10-25mm Vario-Summilux.

Visconti Divina Matte

Commercial Photography – Product:The Visconti Divina Matte fountain pen, with its elegant curved faceted lines, spiralling around the pen’s matte black acrylic resin body. London, UK. April 22, 2022. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Lumix S1R and Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro Art DG DN.

Homage to Homer

Commercial Photography – Luxury:Montblanc Writers Edition, Homage to Homer, limited edition fountain pen. London, UK. June 15, 2023. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Lumix S1R and Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro Art DG DN.

Alternative Planes Of Existence

Editorial Photography – Street:Alternative Planes Of Existence. Canary Wharf, London, UK. •Whilst nothing in the photograph has been altered, it has been rotated by 180 degrees. July 16, 2022. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Leica M10-D and Leica 50mm Summicron.

Red Twirls

Editorial Photography – Street: A Chinese bride in a traditional red dress twirls for her wedding photographer (off camera, to the left) as a gentleman briskly walks past.London, UK. July 12, 2023. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Lumix G9 and Leica DG 10-25mm Vario-Summilux.

Boadicea and Her Daughters

Editorial Photography – Street: The bronze statue of Boadicea and Her Daughters, seen behind a souvenir stall. Westminster Bridge, London, UK. July 12, 2023. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Lumix G9 and Leica DG 10-25mm Vario-Summilux.

History, Illuminated

People Photography – Culture: History, Illuminated. A young woman looks at some ancient tablets in the British Museum. London, UK. November 25, 2022. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Leica M10-D and Leica 50mm Summicron.

Saying It With Flowers

Editorial Photography – Candid: Crowds gather in Ely’s Yard as doors open for the RCA2023: Graduate Show at the Truman Brewery, Brick Lane, London, UK. July 13, 2023. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Lumix G9 and Leica DG 10-25mm Vario-Summilux.

All of the photographs were shot in raw and processed in Adobe’s LightRoom Classic on a Mac Pro, with calibrated Eizo CG screens. The images were then finished off in Exposure Software’s X7 plugin.

Interestingly, five of the awarded images were made during photography workshops which I was tutoring. One during a one to one bespoke street photography workshop and the rest on two summer street photography workshops, in conjunction with my good friend and colleague Steve Simon. Look out for details of our 2024 workshop!

My thanks to the judges and organisers of the NY Photography Awards. I’m more than absolutely delighted and it’s wonderful to have a breadth of work, covering photojournalism, street photography and high-end creative product photography recognised and awarded.

Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2023

It’s been an absolutely delightful week, first with the Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year awards’ ceremony, which took place at BAFTA on Piccadilly in London on May the 16th. This wonderful evening was followed by the exhibition’s opening at the Royal Photographic Society in Bristol, on May the 20th.

Conversations With Depth. Paris Baguette in Battersea Power Station, London, UK. November 03, 2022. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Lumix LX100m2.

I’m thrilled to share that one of my images made it into the finals and received a Highly Commended award. My thanks to the judging panel, the organising team, the sponsors and partners.


Excited and nervous, ahead of the awards’ ceremony. BAFTA, Piccadilly, London, UK. Self Portrait: Edmond Terakopian
A short scrapbook video of the evening at the wonderful BAFTA on Piccadilly in London, for the awards’ ceremony.

The selected photograph was taken at a cafe, whilst visiting with a close friend. It illustrates how crucial it is to always have a camera to hand (smartphones don’t count in my opinion). When travelling super light, I always have my smallest camera with me; the very capable Lumix LX100m2, which has a great lens, fast aperture and good sensor, carried in a Bellroy Sling. So, ahead of tucking into the cakes and coffees we had bought, I just had to make a series of photographs, my favourite of which is the awarded recipient above.

As always, I shoot raw. The raw file was processed in Lightroom Classic on a Mac Pro, using a calibrated Eizo CG monitor. The monochrome finishing was done in Exposure Software’s X7.

The Exhibition, Royal Photographic Society, Bristol

The second part of this wonderful week saw the opening of the Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year exhibition at the Royal Photographic Society in Bristol. The exhibition is set to continue until the 11th of June 2023, Monday to Sunday, 10am – 5pm.

Exhibition opening of the Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year at the Royal Photographic Society at the Paintworks. Bristol, UK. May 20, 2023. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Standing by my photograph at the exhibition opening of the Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year at the Royal Photographic Society at the Paintworks. Bristol, UK. May 20, 2023. Photo: Henry Kenyon
A short interview video for Pink Lady, at the exhibition opening at the wonderful Royal Photographic Society venue in Paintworks, Bristol, UK.
Exhibition opening of the Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year at the Royal Photographic Society at the Paintworks. Bristol, UK. May 20, 2023. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Exhibition opening of the Pink Lady Food Photographer Of The Year at the Royal Photographic Society at the Paintworks. Bristol, UK. May 20, 2023. Photo: Edmond Terakopian

16th International Color Awards

One Honourable Mention & Eight Nominations

Absolutely thrilled to share that the 16th International Color Awards have honoured some of my work. It’s great to have my work judged alongside other photographers’ work from 72 countries, by a jury of international photography curators, editors and other professionals.

I received one win, as an Honorary Mention in the Silhouette category, for one of my street photography pictures. The photograph was made on the King’s Road in London, using my Leica M10-D and lovely 1970s Leica 50mm Summicron.

Daily Life, Kings Road, Chelsea, London, UK. August 11, 2022. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
Nominee in Abstract | Alternative Planes Of Existence
Alternative plains of existence, Canary Wharf, London, UK. July 16, 2022. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Leica M10-D and Leica 50mm Summicron.
Nominee in Fashion | Serendipity 01
A sunburst yellow moment of serendipity 01. Covent Garden, London, UK. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Leica M10-D and Leica 50mm Summicron.
Nominee in Food | Bubble Tea Flurry
Bubble Tea Flurry. Chinatown, London, UK. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Leica M10-D and Leica 50mm Summicron.
Nominee in People | Pub Life
After work drinks. Shoreditch, London, UK. July 14, 2022. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Leica M10-D and Leica 50mm Summicron.
Nominee in Fashion | Serendipity 02
A sunburst yellow moment of serendipity 02. Covent Garden, London, UK. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Leica M10-D and Leica 50mm Summicron.
Nominee in Photojournalism | Angel Of Soho
The Angel Of Soho. Trans+ Pride march ends in Soho Square, London, UK. July 09, 2022. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Lumix GX9 and Leica DG 15mm.
Nominee in Still Life | Leonardo Momento Zero Grande Primary Manipulation Bohemian
The Leonardo Momento Zero Grande Primary Manipulation Bohemian Twilight Stilografica fountain pen, was a limited edition of 43. The stunning result of a partnership between Leonardo Officina Italiana, J. Brooks and Casa della Stilografica. With a magnificent 14k gold medium nib. London, UK. November 12, 2021. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Lumix G9 and Olympus M.Zuiko 30mm Macro.
Nominee in Still Life | Namiki Lacquer Vermilion No.50 Fountain Pen
Forms of bygone written and printed communication, kept alive through a passion for a connection to history and a feel for the sensation of an exquisite writing instrument. The Namiki Lacquer Vermilion No.50 (often referred to as the Namiki Emperor) fountain pen. An ebonite body, with Roiro Urushi lacquer applied and finished by hand, resulting in each pen requiring many months to be made. An elegant and understated writing instrument of absolute excellence. It has a phenomenal No.50, 18k FM nib, showing an outline of Mount Fuji as well as the signature pentagon logo. London, UK. August 29, 2022. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian. Lumix S1R and Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro ART DG DN.

The still life photographs were made using a Benro geared head and tripod. Lighting was with PixaPro and Godox lights. As always, all photographs were shot in raw. The raw files were then processed in LightRoom Classic on my Mac Pro, using calibrated Eizo CG monitors and finished off in Exposure Software’s X7.

With thanks to the jury, comprised of members from The National Gallery of Art, Washington DC; The J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles; The Art Channel, London; Groninger Museum, Netherlands; Koller Auctions, Zurich; Preus Museum, Norway; Throckmorton Fine Art Gallery, New York; Publicis Groupe, Warsaw; Chung 24 Gallery, San Francisco; Kolle Rebbe, Hamburg; Photo-Eye Gallery, Santa Fe; High Museum of Art, Atlanta; Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr Auctions, Brussels; Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), Philadelphia; William Shearburn Gallery, Saint Louis; Museo d’arte Moderna di Bologna (MAMbo), Bologna; and Clamp, New York.

Highly Commended, Travel Photographer Of The Year 2022

I’m absolutely thrilled to share that the judges of the 2022 Travel Photographer of the Year awards have given my photograph a ‘Highly Commended’ award! A huge thanks to the judging panel and organisers.

Altered Realities. A man taking his dog out for a walk is seen in the reflection of a building’s portico (external ceiling). Whilst nothing in the photograph has been altered, it has been rotated by 180 degrees. Canary Wharf, London, UK. July 16, 2022. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian/2022

The photograph was awarded in the Mark of Mankind category and was made using my Lumix G9 and Leica DG 50-200mm f2.8-4.0 lens; very much a favourite combination of mine.

The raw file was processed in Adobe’s LightRoom Classic and finished in Exposure Software’s X7, on my Apple Mac Pro, using calibrated Eizo CG monitors.

Hope to see you in May 2023 where the pictures will first be exhibited at the Royal Photographic Society as part of World Photography in Focus.


“Thankfully travel is returning after two years of disruptions and restrictions. With this photographers are back out in the field, whether this is in their own countries or around the world.
Below you will find this year’s stunning winning imagery from our very talented entrants.
Any of you who took part in our People’s Choice vote will already know that the standard of images from our finalists is high but also how hard it is to pick the winners! So, as ever, we are extremely grateful to our incredible judges for their expertise.
This year, we’ll be first exhibiting these images in May at the Royal Photographic Society as part of World Photography in Focus. 2023 is TPOTY’s 21st award and we hope you’ll share your images with us again.”
TPOTY FOUNDER, CHRIS COE