Things have been so busy that I forgot to celebrate a work anniversary! This autumn, marked 35 years of professional photography!
It’s amazing to think that I started my career in 1989! My first newspaper was the Ealing Gazette. Such a special place that to this day I’m lucky to keep in touch with great friends and colleagues from those days. Full of fond memories of getting my first break thanks to the chief photographer Stan James.
Five years into my career. Tools of the trade. 1994.
The last 35 years have been primarily as a photojournalist, adding corporate, commercial as well as short film making as the decades continued.
It’s a job I absolutely love and cherish. Still getting an immense buzz from that gut feeling of knowing one has captured a good photograph, as the shutter button is released. I’m thankful that I still get that creative rush from seeing a publication and getting client feedback.
This photograph was made five years into my career; trusty Nikon FM2, Leica M6, press card and a Domke photographer’s vest!
It’s astonishing to realise I’ve been published in practically all the world’s main newspapers, picked up a World Press Photo award, the British Press Awards Photographer of the Year title and get exhibited in around 90 countries; something the 19 year old me would never have fathomed!
Thank you to everyone along the way who has made this such an immensely wonderful career.
Happy news time!! Absolutely overjoyed with ten Silver Winner Awards from the Global Photography Awards! The winning work was a mixture of wedding, newspaper, commercial still life and street photography. The announcement was made several weeks ago, but thanks to Covid, it’s taken a while to catch up and finally blog this! My apologies on the delay.
[Press Release] The International Awards Associate (IAA) is honoured to join forces with the Global Photography Awards in announcing Edmond Terakopian as the recipient of ten Silver Winner awards in its inaugural competition. The GPA celebrates exceptional photographers from around the globe, with work from 35 countries having been entered into these awards.
Silver Award Winners
Editorial Photography – Religious
109th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide of April 24th, 1915. Wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial khachkar (a carved Armenian Stone Cross memorial sculpture) took place after the remembrance service and prayers. The ceremony paid tribute to the enduring strength and resiliency of the survivors of the 1915 Armenian Genocide, while honouring the memory of the 1.5 Million victims who lost their lives 109 years ago. St Yeghiche Armenian Church, London, UK. April 21, 2024. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Editorial Photography – Celebrity
Engelbert Humperdinck (Arnold George Dorsey) photographed at an event launching a new joint single with EMIN, titled “Help Me Make It Through The Night”, on EMIN’s forthcoming album “Now or Never”. White City House Studio, Television Centre, White City, London, UK. January 31, 2024. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Lumix S1 and Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f2.8. Lit with Profoto.
Black & White Photography – Wedding
The Wedding Of Joost and Jessica Appelboom. Kasteel De Vanenburg, Putten, The Netherlands. July 20, 2024. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Lumix S1R and Lumix S Pro 24-70mm f2.8.
Commercial Photography – Product
Leonardo Dodici Magmatica fountain pen, inspired by the deep blue of seabeds and the dark nuance of volcanic sediment pouring into the sea. London, UK. May 18, 2024. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Fujifilm GFX 100ii and a Fujifilm GF 110mm f5.6 T/S Macro. Lit with Profoto.
Commercial Photography – Advertising
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 100ii and a Fujifilm GF 110mm f5.6 T/S Macro. Lit with Profoto.
Commercial Photography – Luxury
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 24, 2024. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Fujifilm GFX 100ii and a Fujifilm GF 120mm f4.0 Macro. Lit with Profoto.
Commercial Photography – Brands Campaign
A Shibui North, Dragonfly fountain pen, in brass with a deep engraved Seigaha pattern. The pen has a size 6 Bock nib, with the same engraved pattern. March 21, 2024. London, UK. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Shot on a Lumix S1R and Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro Art DG GN. Lit with Profoto.
Editorial Photography – Street
The reflection of a lady about to cross the road is seen in a mirrored overhang of a building. Canary Wharf, London, UK. July 08, 2024. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. *NB the image has been rotated 180 degrees. There is no image manipulation. Shot on a Lumix G9 and Lumix G Vario 35-100mm f2.8 II.
People Photography – Street
The young table tennis fan watches a game on a public ping pong table. Little Venice, London, UK. July 11, 2024. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Shot with a Lumix G9 and Leica DG 12-60mm f2.8-4.0.
People Photography – Personality
Pure joy on the London Underground escalator. London Bridge Underground Station, London, UK. July 12, 2024. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Shot with a Lumix G9 and Leica DG 12-60mm f2.8-4.0.
Technical Info
As always, the photographs were all shot in raw and processed using LightRoom Classic, on an Apple Mac Studio, using weekly calibrated Eizo CG276 displays. The finishing touches to the processing is applied in Exposure Software’s X7.
Absolutely delighted to share that four of my photographs have been shortlisted in the prestigious British Photography Awards. Also, delighted to hear that in total, the 2023/2024 entry fees by participating photographers, raised £25,510.00 for 19 charities. It’s great to be part of this charity oriented awards.
Once the judging concludes, the results will be announced at a black-tie Awards Gala in November. Alongside the judged categories, there is also Global Public Voting, so the public can vote for their favourite images (one vote per category, per person). After the awards’ ceremony, there will follow a British Photography Roadshow in 2024-25, so keep your eyes peeled as the roadshow may be close by!
It’s been wonderful to have photographs from such different genres selected by the judges. It’s a testament to how enjoyable and captivating photography is, as a hobby or a profession. The competition is open to all, so grab your cameras and enter for next year!
***Update***
It was much fun attending the British Photography Awards 2024 gala at the Royal Lancaster on November the 4th. Alas, no wins, but great to reach the finals, especially in four different categories.
Photographer Edmond Terakopian, a finalist in four categories, at the British Photography Awards gala. Royal Lancaster, London, UK. November 04, 2024.
Technical Info
The images were shot in raw, edited and processed in LightRoom Classic, using fully calibrated Eizo CG276 displays, on a Mac Studio.
The Macro photograph of the Onoto Magna Sterling Silver fountain pen was shot on a Fujifilm GFX 100 II and a GF 120mm f4.0 Macro Lens, with Profoto lighting.
The Pets & Domesticated Animals photograph of the dog and owner, I used a Lumix G9 and Lecia DG 12-60mm f2.8-4.0 lens.
The Street photograph titled ‘Walking to the edge? ‘ was made on a Lumix G9 with a Lumix G 35-100mm f2.8 lens.
‘Taking Daddy’s Chair’ in the Wedding category, was photographed using a Lumix S1 and Lumix S Pro 70-200 f2.8 lens.
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.
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.
What a phenomenal week, with our amazing workshop participants from the US and Canada. I almost shot 80Gb of data, resulting in 3558 photographs. These took 91,054 steps to achieve over the seven days (two of which were half days), with 110 flights of stairs climbed too. One has to search for the picture!
Passionate Photographer London Workshop Exhibition. The workshop, with tutors (L-R) Edmond Terakopian and Steve Simon, culminated in a group exhibition, as part of Fujifilm’s “Life As You See It” exhibition at the FujiFilm House Of Photography gallery (first floor, wall on the left as you enter). 8-9 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9LH. July 13, 2024. Photo: Matt Wood
The group made so many exceptional photographs during our workshop, the best 60 of which are on display.
Making prints for the exhibition, using the self service kiosks, which were very impressive. Fujifilm House Of Photography, 8-9 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9LH. July 10, 2024. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
The group exhibition, an addition to Fujifilm’s “Life As You See It” exhibition, is at the Fujifilm House Of Photography gallery (first floor, wall on the left as you enter). The exhibition is due to be on until at least July 20th, 2024 (do kindly check beforehand if visiting after that date. The main exhibition though continues to July 28th).
Curation of the exhibition begins. Passionate Photographer London Workshop Exhibition. The workshop, with tutors Steve Simon and Edmond Terakopian, culminated in a group exhibition, as part of FujiFilm’s “Life As You See It” exhibition at the Fujifilm House Of Photography gallery (first floor, wall on the left as you enter). 8-9 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9LH. July 13, 2024. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Steve Simon and I are tremendously proud of the work the group has achieved and hope that you can make the exhibition.
We’re exceptionally thankful to Fujifilm UK’s support of the workshop and exhibition and can’t thank all the team enough for their kindness and all their help. It’s been a tremendous location to hold our daily class sessions. The gallery and location is without an equal.
Fujifilm House Of Photography is located at 8-9 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9LH, UK.
Passionate Photographer London Workshop Exhibition. The workshop, with tutors Steve Simon and Edmond Terakopian, culminated in a group exhibition, as part of Fujifilm’s “Life As You See It” exhibition at the FujiFilm House Of Photography gallery (first floor, wall on the left as you enter). 8-9 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9LH. July 13, 2024. Photo: Matt Wood
This was our third annual summer street photography workshop. Dates haven’t yet been fixed, but we’re hopeful to have our fourth group workshop in July 2025. If you too would like to partake in an immersive, creative, thought provoking, educational and highly enjoyable street and travel photography masterclass, do keep the date in mind and watch this space!
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.
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