A fascinating look at how National Geographic Magazine photographer Joe McNally shoots a story called The Sense of Sight and how the editing process of the 1200 rolls of film takes place, including all the various editorial meetings which result in the 40 page magazine story.
Posted in Interview, Photography, Pictures
Tagged joe mcnally, nat geo, national geographic
Heavy rain soaks a businessman as he passes an advertising sign saying "Love Your Job". Hammersmith, London. January 14, 2011. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
I’m delighted to say that one of my pictures has made The Huffington Post Pictures of the Year 2011. Interestingly the feature was done by asking photographers to choose their favourite image of the year. I chose mine and I’m delighted it’s in and what’s more, is the front cover image to the slideshow.
This is the one image which really stands out for me from 2011. I’ve been fortunate and had some great press and commercial jobs, both in the UK and the US (New York and Miami), but something keeps bringing me back to this picture taken in a rainy winter’s afternoon in Hammersmith, west London. I was on my way back to my car after visiting an expo at a nearby hotel. The rain was absolutely torrential and people were running for shelter all round. I first spotted the illuminated sign as it was side lighting the rain and giving a surreal look to the entire scene. It was a rolling sign with several adverts, but this particular one was the brightest. It was only then that I realised the message and as luck would have it, after several minutes, a businessman ran across my frame and I managed to get this picture on my Leica M9 and 35mm Summicron ASPH lens. The RAW image was processed in Apple’s Aperture and the black and white work was carried out in Nik Software’s Silver Efex Pro 2.
For me the image works on several levels. In it’s simplest form, it’s a rainy and great day with a dreary businessman and the message to love your job. It also works on a deeper level of world recession, doom and gloom. The message now taking on a different meaning; love your job as there are no other jobs, or as you may lose it. There’s also a lot of interesting aspects to the image, various figures, interesting light and bucket fills of mood.
Here is a recording of my online seminar (webinar from November 30th, 2011) showing how I use Nik Software’s plugins and Aperture for my image processing.
Posted in Computers and Software, Photography, Pictures, workshop
Tagged aperture, digital, HDR efex, image, nik software, photo, processing, seminar, sharpener pro, silver efex pro, viveza, webinar, workshop
Business fashion consultant Gabriella Piccinni from Modaview. London. November 24, 2011. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Leica M9 Image processed using Aperture and Silver Efex Pro 2.
I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be holding a Nik Software Webinar on my workflow on Wednesday, November the 30th at 7pm GMT. Click HERE to register for my free seminar.
As always, I will be showcasing new and different work, explaining my techniques on image processing and the thought processes behind the technicality of image processing. As an example, I shall show how I processed the portrait of business fashion consultant Gabriella Piccinni from Modaview.
My workflow is based around Aperture and Nik Software’s Viveza 2, Silver Efex Pro 2 and Sharpner 3 in the whole, although I do occasionally use Photoshop. Those who use Photoshop or Lightroom will still have a lot to gain and the processes and using the plugins is virtually identical. There will be a Q&A session at the end.
Hope you can join me on my last webinar for this year.
Posted in education, Photography, Pictures, workshop
Tagged image processing, nik software, webinar
I’m thrilled to announce that one of my street images, a silhouette of a lady having a cup of coffee in a Starbuck’s on New Oxford Street, taken on a Leica M9 and Leica 90mm Summarit lens, has been chosen from the 11,321 entries to the Photography Masters Cup, to be a nominated image.
A lady takes a break at the Starbucks Coffee shop on New Oxford Street. December 09, 2010. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Press Release:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CAPTAINS OF INDUSTRY NOMINATE BRITISH PHOTOGRAPHER EDMOND TERAKOPIAN AT THE 5TH ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERS CUP
LONDON – Professional photographer Edmond Terakopian of the UK was presented with the 5th Annual Photography Masters Cup Nominee title in the category of Abstract at a prestigious Nomination & Winners PhotoShow. The live online ceremony webcast Sunday, October 29, 2011 was attended by photography fans in 83 countries who logged on to see the climax of the industry’s most important event for color photography. The awards international Jury included captains of the industry ranging from Hasted Hunt Kraeutler in New York, Brancolini Grimaldi, David & Goliath, Simon Studer Art Associates, Stills Gallery to Christie’s in London who honored Color Masters with 272 coveted title awards and 1099 nominees in 18 categories. “It is an incredible achievement to be selected among the best from the 13,321 entries we received this year,” said Basil O’Brien, the awards Creative Director. “Edmond Terakopian’s “Coffee Break” an exceptional image entered in the Abstract category, represents contemporary color photography at its finest, and we’re pleased to present him with the title of Nominee.” See the 5th Annual Winners & Nominees at http://www.thecolorawards.com/gallery INTERNATIONAL COLOR AWARDS PHOTOGRAPHY MASTERS CUP is the leading international award honoring excellence in color photography. This celebrated event shines a spotlight on the best professional and amateur photographers worldwide and honors the finest images with the highest achievements in color photography.
Posted in competition, Leica, Photography, Pictures
Tagged competition, masters cup, nominee
A very moving film with interviews with the late Tim Hetherington, talking about his work covering various conflicts and his reasons for being there. At 2:18 there is a clip with the late Chris Hondros. RIP gents. You are and will be always missed. The end of the film is very difficult to watch as it shows Tim’s last moments.
Posted in Interview, Photography, Pictures, Video
Tagged chris hondros, death, libya, photojournalism, tim hetherington
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