ERICH CAPARAS PHOTOGRAPHY
They say the best way to learn is to teach. I've been learning since 1977 and as part of my expanded learning I do workshops in photography and post processing. My workshops will show you how to use the fundamentals of photography and post processing to get “the LOOK”. Anyone can Photoshop these days. But by learning the fundamentals of Photoshop, you will be able to create your own style and workflow accordingly. It’s easy. Photoshop is very intuitive if you have the proper guidance and mindset. I’ll show you how easy it is! I teach group workshops, camera clubs, or 1-on-1 for the discerning photo enthusiast by appointment.
I’ve been a photographer since 1977 and have used Photoshop since 1990 before being sold to Adobe. In 1993, Adobe introduced layers in Photoshop and I was involved in doing testing and samples for them.
My work appeared in many digital and photographic magazines in the 90's. I won numerous awards in conjunction with major digital expos. Major companies including National Geographic, Discovery Channel, and Smithsonian Institution showcased my work. Recently my editorials appeared in almost 100 fashion magazines. I became a master photographer then earned my fellowship at Master Photographers Association, UK and given the designation FMPA.
Anybody can take a picture with a camera these days. Skills and knowledge is what sets us apart and gives us our signature look. Invest in camera gear but also on knowledge. Knowledge is power!
ACCOLADES
World Photographic Cup 2024 - Won 2 GOLD medals for Natural Portrait and Illustrative Portrait. Dallas, TX, USA. Representing Team Philippines.
World Photographic Cup 2021 - Team USA. Won a Silver medal for Portrait, Rome, Italy
PPA - Grand Imaging Award 2021 – 1st Place Illustrative
PPA - Grand Imaging Award 2021 – 1st Place Portraits
World Photographic Cup Runner-Up 2020 - Team USA. Won a Gold medal for Portrait, Rome, Italy
PPA - Grand Imaging Award 2020 – 1st Place Illustrative
PPA - Grand Imaging Award 2020 – 1st Place Portraits
World Photographic Cup Runner-Up 2019 - Team USA. Won a Gold medal for Portrait, Drammen, Norway
Won 5 Trophies at the Prestigious WPPI Print Competition in Las Vegas 2019. 2 First placements, 2 Second placements, 1 Third placement.
PPA - Grand Imaging Award 2019 – 1st Place Pets
PPA - Grand Imaging Award 2019 – 1st Place Portraits
Diamond Photographer of the Year from Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and International Photography Contest (IPC) 2018
World Photographic Cup Champion 2018 - Team USA. Won a Silver medal for Portrait and finalist for Wedding, Sydney, Australia
Won 7 Trophies at the Prestigious WPPI Print Competition in Las Vegas 2018. 3 First placements, 3 Second placements, 1 Third placement.
Featured on the cover of Professional Photographer Magazine - January 2018
Featured an article on Rangefinder Magazine Buyer’s Guide – October 2018
Highest Gold Award – Photographer of the Year 2018 from The Societies of Photographers (SWPP, UK)
Selected for Team USA to represent World Photographic Cup 2018 - Sydney
Rank #1 on World’s Top 10 Black and White Photographers 2018 – One Eye Land
Rank #2 on World’s Top 10 Fashion Photographers 2018 – One Eye Land
Awarded the coveted Becker Memorial Award for Creative Photography, 2017
Highest Gold Award – Photographer of the Year 2017 from The Societies of Photographers (SWPP, UK)
PPA - Grand Imaging Award 2018 – 1st Place Wedding
Diamond Photographer of the Year from Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and International Photography Contest (IPC) 2017
Master Photographers International (MPI) Competition,2017:
TOP Photographer of the Year (Overall)
Commercial Photographer of the Year
Digital Illustration Photographer of the Year
Took 6 trophies at the Prestigious WPPI Print Competition in Las Vegas including the WPPI Grand Award Winner for 2016 Members Online Competition Creative Division - Feb 2017
Master Photographers Association (MPA), UK, 2016/2017:
International Master Photographer of the Year
Overseas Master Photographer of the Year
Master Photographers International (MPIO) Competition, 2016:
TOP Photographer of the Year (Overall)
Commercial Photographer of the Year
Portrait Photographer of the Year
Digital Illustration Photographer of the Year
The Societies of Photographers (SWPP), London, 20x16 Print Competition 2016:
Photographer of the Year - Portrait Fashion Beauty
Photographer of the Year - Portrait Avant Garde
Photographer of the Year - Monochrome
Photographer of the Year – Illustrative
WPPI Grand Award Winner Online Competition, 2015