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 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.
“We are elated to inform you that your spectacular image has proven itself to be a superlative symbol within the entirety of the photography industry”.
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.
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.
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.
Absolutely thrilled to share that three of my photographs have been shortlisted for the British Photography Awards 2022. The chosen images span my photojournalistic work as well as my creative product photography, specialising in writing instruments.
Alongside the judged categories, there is also a a public vote, which helps choose the separate People’s Choice Awards winners.
I’d appreciate it tremendously if you would pop over to the shortlisted images of 2022 and cast your votes. It’s one vote per category. As luck would have it, my three images are in different categories; Commercial: Product, Documentary and Macro. If you like the photographs, your support will as always, be deeply appreciated. You could even vote for all three images, if they appeal to your visual tastes of course! The public voting will close on November 4th.
My photojournalistic, portrait, commercial, corporate and street photography work can be seen on my main Instagram, Terakopian.
All images were shot in raw and processed on an Apple Mac Pro using calibrated Eizo CG screens, with LightRoom Classic and finished in Exposure Software’s X7.
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