Happy to share that one of my images, “Love Your Job”, was Commended by judges in the Fotoura ISPA 2014, in the black and white section. Congratulations to all the other photographers who were commended and naturally to the winners too.
Love Your Job: A heavy downpour of rain soaks pedestrians as they pass an illuminated advertising sign saying “Love Your Job”. Hammersmith, London. January 14, 2011. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
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Astonished and pleased to share that in the 2013 IPA (International Photography Awards) I received six honourable mentions in the One Shot, One World competition.
Here are the six images honoured in the IPA One Shot, One World comeptition:
Street life. Stairs and the businessman. Essex Street, London WC2. February 14, 2013. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
A rider gallops through the lake on her horse. Castle Leslie, Glaslough, Ireland. September 10, 2013. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
Atmosphere at Gordon’s wine bar (London’s oldest wine bar, established in 1890), 47 Villiers Street, London WC2N. October 01, 2013. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
A street performer dressed as a telephone box entertains a young passer by. June 27, 2013. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
The Summer Saunter. A group of bold and independent men led by stylist Timothy Lord and The Chap Magazine’s Albion step out in style in the name of sartorial freedom, from the steps of St. Paul’s Cathedral to Mayfair’s Berkeley Square in a demonstration of solidarity with all men who dare to dress differently. London, UK. Toby Pennington at an exhibition by Agnieszka Brzeżańska, Marlborough Contemporary gallery, Albemarle Street, London, where the gentlemen stopped for a Champagne break. July 21, 2013. Photo: Edmond Terakopian July 21, 2013. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Inside, looking out. Life along London’s South Bank. A waiter at the BFI Riverfront Restaurant rings up a bill on the outside till. September 24, 2013. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
Photographer’s Note:
The images were shot on Leica M9, Leica M (Type 240) and Olympus OM-D E-M1 cameras. All processing was done on Apple Aperture and the Nik Software Silver Efex Pro plugin.
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The 5th annual Taste Awards red carpet ceremony and celebrations, The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California, USA. January 16, 2014. Photo: Armen Khanlian
Well, it’s not every day one gets invited to Hollywood for an awards ceremony; this was something I will definitely cherish. I was somewhat shocked to find that my short film on the Electric Coffee Company was shortlisted in the “Official Selection”: Best mini film or documentary. To then find out that the awards were to be in Hollywood became almost funny; my short film was in a Hollywood award’s ceremony!
The 5th annual Taste Awards red carpet ceremony and celebrations, The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California, USA. January 16, 2014. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
The 5th annual Taste Awards red carpet ceremony and celebrations, The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California, USA. January 16, 2014. Photo: Armen Khanlian
Sadly the film didn’t win its section, but in all honesty, I had seen four films (out of ten nominated finalists) in my section which were great, so wasn’t thinking I had a chance of winning. What was special though was realising I was the only solo film maker; the others were all either TV companies or production companies. Not too shabby to be a finalist in this talented group I guess!
The 5th annual Taste Awards red carpet ceremony and celebrations, The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California, USA. January 16, 2014. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
TV interviews with some of the winners. The 5th annual Taste Awards red carpet ceremony and celebrations, The Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood Boulevard, Hollywood, California, USA. January 16, 2014. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
For those interested in the technical aspects, the film was entirely shot using a Leica M (Type 240) using a Leica 28mm Summicron ASPH, 35mm Summilux ASPH FLE and 50mm Noctilux ASPH, with some shots using a Leica OUFRO macro adapter. Ambient audio recorded on the internal microphone and interview recorded on a Roland R26 using a Rode lavalier microphone. Edited using FCP X. Partially colour graded in “Color” by Neil Patience ( patience.tv ). Final grading with FCP X and Film Convert. A Manfrotto 561BHDV video monopod was used for all shots apart from the interview, for which a Gitzo video tripod was used. I also used a Lee RF75 filter holder & hood, along with Lee ND filters.
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Thrilled to share that I’m a finalist in the UK Picture Editors’ Guild Videographer Of The Year category. The film was a feature on a privately owned speciality cafe in Ealing called the Electric Coffee Company. The awards evening is on November 4th, so please keep your fingers crossed!
The film was my first ever using the new Leica M (Type 240) and also the first time using the very useful Manfrotto 561BHDV Fluid Monopod with Head.
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Have just found out that one of my images was nominated in the 8th annual Black & White Spider Awards. The image sadly didn’t go on to win, but it’s always nice to be nominated!
Samsam Bubbleman creating his magical bubble sculptures on Primrose Hill, London. September 04, 2012. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian
I’d like to pass on my thanks to the the award’s international jury from the Tate in London, Heffel Fine Art, FoMu Fotomuseum, FTM Advisory, Camera Work, Art Stage Singapore, Aeroplastics Contemporary, Galerie Baudoin Lebon in Paris and Fratelli Alinari in Florence
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Press Photographers’ Year (PPY) exhibition private view and award ceremony, National Theatre, South Bank, London. July 15, 2013. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian / 2013
Yesterday evening saw the private view of the Press Photographers’ Year exhibition at the National Theatre in London’s South Bank. It is a must see exhibition, highlighting the very best of press photography over the last two years, with walls of images that bring thought, sorrow, laughter and reflection. I really cannot recommend this exhibition highly enough. It’s on until August 31st, 2013, so do pass the word around and pop by.
Edmond Terakopian is presented with a Highly Commended certificate (multimedia) for his short film on the RNOH by Ian Wright, Director of Communications at Diageo. Press Photographers’ Year (PPY) exhibition private view and award ceremony, National Theatre, South Bank, London. July 15, 2013. Photo: Peter Bishop / 2013
As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I am thrilled to have received a Highly Commended award for a film I shot on the RNOH, produced and co-edited by Neil Patience and assisted by Nicola Taylor. I do hope that you can visit the RNOH Charity page and help their funding appeal.
Press Photographers’ Year (PPY) exhibition private view and award ceremony, National Theatre, South Bank, London. Edmond Terakopian with a Highly Commended certificate for his RNOH film, standing by his chosen image for the exhibition, Love Your Job. July 15, 2013. Photo: © / 2013
The evening also saw the prize giving, during which some of the top names in the business of press work received certificates and prizes donated by the sponsor of the awards, Diageo. Great to see so many talented colleagues having their work recognised in this way. It was also great to see so many colleagues and friends from companies such as Canon, Pixel Rights and Fixation that back good photography attending the private view.
Also thrilled that my image, Love Your Job, was chosen for the exhibition.
Press Photographers’ Year (PPY) exhibition private view and award ceremony, National Theatre, South Bank, London. July 15, 2013. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian / 2013
The award winning RNOH film can be viewed below. Shot on Canon 5D MkII cameras and Canon lenses. The black and white reportage imagery was shot on Leica M cameras and lenses. The photography was processed in Apple’s Aperture and Nik Software’s Silver Efex Pro 2 and the entire multimedia piece was edited using FCP X.
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