Extremely happy to share that my photograph, “Heavy Summer Rain”, has won Gold in the European Photography Awards! It was an award winner in the ‘Black & White Photography – Street’ category.
Many thanks to the team of international judges for choosing this image, from the thousands of entries, spanning 30 countries.
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 (which I have reviewed), was processed in Adobe’s LightRoom Classic, with the Fujifilm Acros raw profile, on my Mac Studio using calibrated Eizo CG276 monitors.
Join Us For Our Fourth Annual Immersive Street Photography Workshop
Can’t wait for our fourth annual London workshop, July 6th to the 12th, 2025. My dear friend and colleague Steve Simon (The Canadian Newspaper Photographer of The Year and The National Press Photographers Association Picture Of The Year) and I, Edmond Terakopian (World Press Photo award winner and British Press Awards Photographer Of The Year), look forward to welcoming our participants to London, for a packed schedule, welcoming various aspects of London and its visual delights.
We’re thrilled that Amateur Photographer Magazine (the UK’s biggest selling photography magazine. First published in October 1884, it is the world’s oldest consumer photography magazine, and the only printed weekly photo magazine) has featured our workshop.
Passionate Photographer London Workshop Exhibition. The workshop, with tutors (L-R) Steve Simon and Edmond Terakopian. FujiFilm House Of Photography, 8-9 Long Acre, Covent Garden, London, WC2E 9LH. July 13, 2024. Photo: Alain Broccard
Our workshops involve actual shooting, where as tutors, we’re always travelling to locations with our group. On hand to answer questions, you’re welcome to explore on your own or to shadow. The workshops never exceed eight photographers, so attendees can be assured of access to us, as needed.
We still have a few spots open, so to book, tap on this link! You can also find more workshop details on that link.
From our three previous workshops, I’ve managed to amass 21 awards or nominations from eight different competitions worldwide. So participants can be sure that there are great photographs to be had, from the locations we travel to.
We’re thrilled that for the second year running, our base will be the amazing Fujifilm House of Photography, nearby London’s Covent Garden. We find that feedback is crucial for improvement and we will have daily screening sessions of everyone’s work from the day before. These sessions always provide great conversation and as tutors, Steve and I provide constructive feedback. It’s a huge opportunity for growth and taking our photography to the next level.
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 TerakopianPhotographer Edmond Terakopian, London, UK. Photo: AEPhotographer Steve Simon, London, UK. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Absolutely thrilled to share the good news that with the generous support of Fujifilm UK, our week long London street photography workshop will culminate in a group exhibition in London’s Covent Garden at the Fujifilm House Of Photography gallery. The exhibition fits in perfectly with the current theme of “Life As You See It” at the venue’s prestigious gallery.
We’re equally thankful to Fujifilm’s support of the workshop by kindly providing us with a classroom at the House Of Photography to use during the week, for our daily editing and feedback sessions, where participants show the best work from the day before for constructive critique and feedback. Always an opportunity for great conversation and self growth.
Thrilled to share that my dear friend and colleague Steve Simon and I will be back on the streets of London this summer, with our third joint workshop, looking for those special moments and juxtapositions which make beautiful street photographs; a document of daily life.
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
The biggest gain in one’s level of photography never comes from just new equipment; it comes from learning to see deeper, being mindful and reacting in a visually cohesive and aesthetically communicative way. We keep our group sizes down to a maximum of eight people, to allow for more personal interaction. It’s a truly international workshop, open to all. We’ve so far had attendees from Canada, US and UK.
Stern Love?! Opposites Attract?! Street Juxtapositions, Westminster, London, UK. July 12, 2023. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
Our fully immersive workshop will be focused on street photography and travel photography, with direction and feedback from us both, on a daily basis. Steve and I will share our own approaches and philosophies to capturing daily life, on the streets.
The bronze statue of Boadicea and Her Daughters, seen behind a souvenir stall. Westminster Bridge, London, UK. July 12, 2023. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
The best way to really advance our craft, is to have a totally immersive experience. To dedicate the week and really focus the mind and soul, our observational skills, as well as sharpen camera skills. Photographing, exchanging thoughts, sharing of images, not just with Steve and myself, but amongst fellow workshop attendees too, is one of the absolute joys of such a photographic workshop. If you’ve never done a week long workshop, you will be amazed by the gains one makes after such a fully immersive experience.
Hope to see you in London in July!
A Chinese bride in a traditional red dress twirls for her camera man (out of shot) as a gentleman briskly walks past. London, UK. July 12, 2023. Photo: Edmond Terakopian
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.
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.
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.
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
As the judges of the prestigious Travel Photographer of the Year competition, currently choose the winners for the main competition from the announced shortlist, the organisers have now opened the public vote segment for the People’s Choice award – the winner of which is chosen purely by visitors voting for their one favourite image. The winner will be announced in January together with all of the judged results of the awards.
A couple look out into the bay. The Great South Wall, Dublin Bay, Dublin, Republic of Ireland. January 18, 2020. Photo: Edmond Terakopian. Sigma fp and Leica 50mm APO-Summicron SL lens.
There is some truly phenomenal photography in this segment and I’m thrilled that one of my images appears on the People’s Vote page. Please have a look and vote for your favourite shot. Should you choose image number 45, I will of course be most grateful!!
Voting is open until 21st January 2021.
The photograph was made when I was shooting a project for the L Mount Alliance, using a Sigma fp and a Leica 50mm APO-Summicron SL lens. The raw file was processed in Adobe Lightroom Classic and finished off in Exposure Software’s X6.
Many thanks and wishes for a much deserved happy new year for us all. Keep safe, keep well.
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