I was humbled when The Daily Mirror newspaper named me as the author of one of the world’s most iconic photographs, referring to my photograph from the July 7th terrorist bombings in London. One of these photographs was also selected for “100 Photos of the 21st Century: Editions de la Martiniere”. Alongside a third place award in the prestigious World Press Photo awards and being bestowed the title of Photographer Of The Year in the British Press Awards,  I have also served as the British Prime Minister's official photographer, as a member of a three photographer team, working directly for the British Prime Minister Tony Blair's office, at 10 Downing Street.

I started as a news photographer in 1989, working my way up through the regional newspapers, national newspapers, magazines and international news agencies. I’ve been fortunate to participate in several group and solo exhibitions, having my work exhibited in prestigious venue's such as New York's Grand Central Station, St James's Palace, The National Theatre, The Royal Albert Hall, Fulham Palace and London's South Bank. Exhibition venues have been situated in 88 cities around the world. I’ve also been published in numerous books. 

My main areas of work are portraiture, PR, the arts, documentary, news, fashion, commercial, corporate and advertising photography, alongside documenting daily life on the streets, capturing candid and natural moments, building a picture of our time. This ongoing personal project of street photography, capturing society at a given time and interactions with spaces, fashions and the trends of modern life, will build into a substantial body of work.

My career has led me to becoming a multi award-winning photographer and film maker, being named the British Press Awards Photographer of the Year and also winning third place in the Spot News category of the prestigious World Press Photo contest. I’ve also been conferred the title “Honorary Color Master” by the International Color Awards. To date, amassing over 60 awards and nominations for my work. My client list has included the biggest names in the industry, having regularly been commissioned by The Guardian, The Times, The Daily Mirror, The Evening Standard, The Press Association, Associated Press and Agence France Press. My photojournalistic work is currently represented by Eyevine (London) and Polaris Images (New York).

I have also worked with the most established PR agencies in the business and shot campaigns for the biggest brands, including an international campaign for Panasonic. Other commercial clients have included major brands such as Mercedes Benz, Intel, Royal Mail, Kelloggs, Virgin Atlantic, Sainsbury's, BT, Selfridges, Asda, Glenfiddich, Harrods, Telefonica, Siemens, Volvo, Olympus, Nokia, Grey Goose Vodka and Gordon Ramsay Restaurants.

I’ve appeared on the BBC, talking about iconic photography, as well as several times on CNN, discussing my work. I was also featured on a Czech TV talk show about winning The Prize Of Prague. 

Links: 

Web site www.terakopian.com

Video work www.teravision.eu 

Instagram @terakopian

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