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 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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