Absolutely thrilled to share that three of my photographs have made the shortlist for the World Food Photography Awards 2026! You can see all the shortlisted photographs and their categories here.
Here are the shortlisted images in their respective categories:
Champagne Taittinger Wedding Food Photographer
The freshly delivered wedding cake awaits unboxing, as the staff prepare drinks to welcome the guests. The Wedding Of C and M. Wedding lunch and drinks at Carmel in Queens Park, London, UK. Photographed on a Lumix G9 and Leica DG 10-25mm Vario Summilux lens.
Politics of Food
Scooter delivery drivers taking a break between jobs. Chinatown, London, UK. The forerunners of these services are Just Eat, Deliveroo and Uber Eats. The UK food delivery market continued to expand, with projected growth of 3.1% to reach a market size of £14.3bn in 2025. Photographed on a Fujifilm GFX100RF.
Production Paradise Previously Published
Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan in The Rib Room, which features original Bentley’s paintings and William Morris-designed walls. Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill (opened in 1916), 11–15 Swallow Street Piccadilly, London, UK. Photographed on a Lumix S1 and Lumix S Pro 70-200mm f2.8 lens. Published in the Irish Independent.
Naturally all the images were shot in raw, edited and processed using Adobe’s LightRoom Classic, on my either an Apple Mac Studio using calibrated Eizo CG276 monitors or a MacBook Pro.
Somehow completely forgot to share this good news from last year and receiving the certificate yesterday, jogged my memory! My photograph, “Onoto Magna Classic Sterling Silver Nib” received an Honorable Mentionin the Advertising Category of the 18th annual International Color Awards.
A stunning pen, photographed in extremely fine detail, in 100mp, on a Fujifilm GFX100II using a Fujifilm GF110mm f5.6 T/S Macro and lit with Profoto lighting. The raw file was processed in Adobe LightRoom Classic, on a Apple Mac Studio using calibrated Eizo CG monitors.
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
Very happy to share that several images were also nominated:
Nominee in Advertising | Leonardo Dodici Magmatica
Nominee in Fashion | Hello Kitty
Nominee in People | Jessica and Joost
Nominee in People | Pure Joy
Nominee in People | Wedding Day Fun
Nominee in Still Life | Onoto Magna Classic Sterling Silver
Nominee in Still Life | Shibui North Dragonfly Brass Seigaha
Happy to share that my photograph“Fun In The Rain” is a nominee in the Children Of The World category of the 20th annual Black and White Spider Awards.
A child plays in a puddle in the summer rain. Covent Garden, London, UK. July 06, 2025. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
The 102mp image, made on the Fujifilm GFX100RF was processed using the Fujifilm Acros raw profile in Adobe’s LightRoom Classic, on my Mac Studio using calibrated Eizo CG276 monitors. You can find my review of the GFX100RF here.
Absolutely delighted to share the good news that the international group of judges from the IAA have chosen to generously award my work, in amongst entries from 45 countries, with one gold and eight silver winners’ awards.
Late Night Conversations. Black & White Photography – People. Fujifilm GFX100RF.
Astonishingly, four of the nine photographs were made using the new Fujifilm GFX100RF which I had on loan to review (you can read my review on this blog).
“The International Awards Associate (IAA) is pleased to announce the exceptional winners of the 2025 Global Photography Awards. This year, under the theme “Framing the World,” the competition recognizes photographers from across the globe to capture unique interpretations of this ever-evolving world.”
Chef Marco Pierre White. Editorial Photography – Personality. Leica M10-D.
“Photography has the power to bridge continents, cultures, and perspectives. This year’s submissions reveal how photographers transform everyday moments into universal stories. Photographers have shown us that perspective is limitless, capturing landscapes, moments, and emotions that invite reflection while inspiring imagination,” said Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of IAA.
In Conversation With Celebrity Chef Marco Pierre White. Editorial Photography – Celebrity. Leica M10-D.
The awarded work is a mixture of magazine assignments, personal work as well as photographs made during this summer’s Passionate Photographer London Street Photography Masterclass. If you fancy joining us for our fifth annual week long workshop in 2026, see my friend and colleague Steve Simon’s website.
As always, the raw files were processed in Adobe’s LightRoom Classic, on my Mac Studio using a pair of calibrated Eizo CG276 monitors.
Actress Hazel Collinson. Editorial Photography – Personality. Leica M10-D.Alternate Ripples Of Reality. Black & White Photography – Street. Fujifilm GFX100RF.Scooter Drivers On A Break. Editorial Photography – Contemporary Issues. Fujifilm GFX100RF.Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan. People Photography – Portrait. Leica M10-D.Michelin-starred chef Richard Corrigan in his kitchen. Editorial Photography – Documentary. Leica M10-D.Into The Light; Out Of The Shadows. International Photography – United Kingdom Photography. Fujifilm GFX100RF.A joyful montage to celebrate! Photo: AE
Absolutely delighted to share that two of my photographs have been shortlisted in the prestigious World Food Photography Awards!
The first photograph is in the Unearthed Food For Sale category.
Catching up on messages after work at Fish! (fish and chips) take away. Borough Market, London, UK.
The second is in the Politics of Food section.
Scooter delivery drivers taking a break. Over 60% of UK adults use a food delivery services, with 80% being accounted for by mobile apps. The forerunners of these services are Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat. In the UK, the meal delivery segment is projected to generate £48.21 billion in revenue by the year’s end. Scooter delivery drivers taking a break between jobs. Brick Lane, known for its plethora of curry restaurants. London, UK.
Interestingly, both photographs were made during workshops I was hosting. The top one during a bespoke one on one workshop and the bottom one, during Steve Simon and my annual, week long, summer street photography workshop. So, if you’d like to join in and get some guidance on how to spot special moments like these, do get in touch!
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.
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