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Shortlisted; Black & White Photo Contest by reFocus Awards

Very happy to share that one of my photographs has been shortlisted in the Black & White Photo Contest by the judges of the reFocus Awards, in the portrait category. All shortlisted images are automatically entered into the People’s Vote Awards where the public can vote on their favourite images. Marco Pierre White, the English chef, restaurateur and television personality. In 1995 he became the…

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World Food Photography Awards 2026 Shortlist

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18th Annual International Color Awards

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 Mention in 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…

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Nominee in the 20th Annual Black & White Spider Awards

Nominee in the 20th Annual Black & White Spider Awards

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Rest Peacefully, Brian Harris

I’m extremely saddened to find out Brian Harris passed away yesterday (October 4th). He had a long battle with cancer, winning mostly for quite a while, but sadly it finally took hold and he passed away peacefully at home. My condolences to his partner Nikki, his family and all close to him. Brian Harris, after the Memorial Service for Tom Stoddart, at the Humble Grape wine bar near Fleet…

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One Gold and Eight Silver In Global Photography Awards 2025

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…

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Gold In The European Photography Awards 2025

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. Interestingly, I made the image on the first day of our fourth annual…

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Panel Talk: Sebastião Salgado Tribute

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Fujifilm GFX100RF Review

A longterm review of the little medium format marvel A few days after the camera was launched, around the streets of Southwark in London, a young man approaches me when he spots me working and makes conversation: Q – Oi, mate, is that a Leica? A – Nope, a FUJIFILM.  Q – Oh, is it an X100? A – No mate, it’s a GFX100RF Q – *Blank stare back! Photographer Edmond Terakopian (on the right)…

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Passionate Photographer Masterclass with Steve Simon & Edmond Terakopian

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Sebastião Salgado, RIP

(February 8, 1944 – May 23, 2025) Absolutely heartbroken to read of the death of Sebastião Salgado. In Conversation With Salgado Sebastião. Photographer Sebastião Salgado introduces ‘The Salt Of The Earth’ ahead of the screening at the Science Museum’s IMAX Ronson Theatre. London, UK. February 23, 2022. Photo: ©Edmond Terakopian/2022 Such an immense inspiration to me that when I first…

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Shortlisted In The World Food Photography Awards

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…

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FUJIFILM GFX100RF

Had the pleasure of attending the UK launch of the FUJIFILM GFX100RF this morning. A great opportunity to have a hands on experience of the camera, and shoot some still life and portraits (with available light as well as studio flash). UK launch of the FUJIFILM GFX100RF. FUJIFILM House of Photography, Covent Garden, London, UK. Photo: Edmond Terakopian The cameras at the launch were…

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35 Years Of Professional Photography!

Things have been so busy that I forgot to celebrate a work anniversary! This autumn, marked 35 years of professional photography! It’s amazing to think that I started my career in 1989! My first newspaper was the Ealing Gazette. Such a special place that to this day I’m lucky to keep in touch with great friends and colleagues from those days. Full of fond memories of getting my first break…

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Global Photography Awards 2024

Ten Silver Winners Awards! 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. [Press Release] The International Awards Associate (IAA) is honoured to join forces with the Global Photography Awards in announcing Edmond Terakopian as the…

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Tom Stoddart-Legacy from Edmond Terakopian on Vimeo.

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British Photography Award 2024 Shortlist

Four Photographs Shortlisted In The Awards! 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…

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