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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.

18th annual Black & White Spider Awards

Absolutely thrilled to share that six of my images have been chosen by the jury of the 18th annual Black & White Spider Awards.

Honorable Mention in People | Conversations With Dimension

Deep Conversations. Paris Baguette in the newly renovated and re-opened Battersea Power Station, London, UK. November 03, 2022. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Lumix LX100 Mk2.

Honorable Mention in Abstract | Alternative Planes Of Existence

Alternative Planes Of Existence. Canary Wharf, London, UK. July 16, 2022. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Leica M10-D and a 1970s Leica 50mm Summicron.

Honorable Mention in Silhouette | Alternative Planes Of Existence

Alternative Planes Of Existence. Walkers by, exist in an entirely different plane, often unknown to them as they continue with their journeys. Canary Wharf, London, United Kingdom. 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 a 1970s Leica 50mm Summicron.

Honorable Mention in Advertising | Baetylus

The groundbreaking Baetylus from Den’s Pens. It’s by far one of the most inventive, unique, creative and remarkable fountain pen designs. Custom made in black ebonite, with some facets polished and others in matte. Each Baetylus is even more unique, as each is entirely shaped by hand. The shape and feel, give it an organic presence, as if born from the earth. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Lumix S1R and Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro Art DG DN.

Nominee in People | Cooling Off At The Pub

The month of July would reach a new UK high of 40.3C being recorded at Coningsby in Lincolnshire on 19 July 2022. Scientists summise that the record breaking summer is a true sign of the changing climate. The Met Office states that “virtually impossible” without human-induced climate change. Meanwhile in London, the summer is enjoyed with joy by locals and visitors, as the change in climate causes London to have a hot summer. Cooling drinks after work at a pub in Shoreditch, London, UK. July 14, 2022. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Leica M10-D and a 1970s Leica 50mm Summicron.

Nominee in Still Life | Nakaya Piccolo

A hand made Nakaya Piccolo Cigar Shu-nurihanashi fountain pen. London, UK. December 19, 2022. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Lumix S1R and Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro Art DG DN.

Photographs were entered from 69 countries and it’s great to have a breadth of my work recognised by the judges, to whom I am thankful.

Three of the images were made using a Leica M10-D and three of the images were made using Lumix cameras (S1R and LX100 mkII). As always, all photographs were made in raw and processed in Adobe’s LightRoom Classic. The monochrome finishing was done in Exposure Software’s X7, using an Apple Mac Pro, with fully calibrated Eizo CG series monitors.

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

Remembering Tom Stoddart A Year On

It’s unbelievable that a year ago, we lost the wonderful Tom Stoddart. A great friend to those lucky to know him, an inspiration to photojournalists everywhere and a story teller to the world, through his thought provoking and moving work.

A solo dancer of the Royal Ballet and her exquisite shadow masters a beautiful⁠ épaule during rehearsals. Photo: ©Tom Stoddart / 1989

A selection of Tom’s photographs, 21 in all, have been carefully chosen from across more than 40-years of his unique work around the world and presents for the first time an opportunity to share a part of his legacy. Visit the specially set up Print Sales page on Tom’s website.

Photographer Tom Stoddart at his Perspectives Exhibition, More London Riverside. August 08, 2012. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian

Each print is validated with a specially created Tom Stoddart Estate Archive certificate, embossed with his digital signature. It’s a unique opportunity to own a part of history, through this phenomenal archive of work.