Erich Caparas
| Erich Caparas | |
|---|---|
| Born | Philippines |
| 🏡 Residence | Tampa, Florida |
| 🏳️ Nationality | American |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| 🌐 Website | erich3d |
Erich Caparas is a Filipino–American[1] photographer who has worked with National Geographic as well as other clients and organizations, including the White House. Caparas is a member of the Master Photographers Association (MPA)[2] and Society of Wedding & Portrait Photographers (SWPP).[3]
Life and work[edit]
Caparas, born in the Philippines, moved to the United States shortly after, where he grew up in the Northern Virginia/Washington DC area. He finished his early education from Langley High School in Fairfax County, Virginia.[4] He pursued a career earlier in engineering and received a degree in economics and engineering from George Washington University. He Worked for a while in graphic design and photography in New York City and Washington DC.[5]
Caparas started professional photography in 1977.[6] He beta tested Photoshop before Adobe purchased it and consulted with them when they introduced layers in 1993-94.[5] He furthered Studied Engineering at George Mason University.[4]
Accolades[edit]
Erich received multiple awards at national and international competitions. His achievements include:[7]
- 2016 - WPPI Grand Award Winner for 2015 Members Online Competition Portrait Division
- 2016 - 2 Gold Awards, 2 Silver Distinction Awards, and 8 Silver Awards at the 2016 WPPI Print Competition
- 2016 - 1st Place, 3 Distinction Awards, and 2 Excellence awards at The International Wedding Photography Awards 2015
- 2016 - Featured on Master Photography Magazine January/February Issue
- 2016 - 1st place and Gold Award at Professional Photographer Asia Conference Annual Online and Print Competition
- 2016 - 5 Gold Awards and 3 Silver awards at Professional Photographer Asia Conference
- 2015 - 1st place and Gold Distinction award on Beauty/Boudoir at WPPI Annual Competition
- 2015 - 2nd place and Silver award on Fashion at WPPI Annual Competition
- 2015 - 3rd place and Silver award on High School Senior at WPPI Annual Competition 2015
- 2015 - 10 Awards of Excellence on various categories at MPA Awards night
- 2015 - 5 Awards of Excellence in Black and White at MPA Awards night
- 2015 - Winner of the Master Photography 2015/2016 Open Epson Balck and White Award
- 2015 - Earned Fellow qualification with Master Photographers Association (FMPA)[8]
- 2015 - Earned Licentiante and Associate qualification with Master Photographers Association
References[edit]
- ↑ "Filipino photographer shoots for Scandinavian Make Up Studio". ScandAsia. Maria Andreasdottir. 23 September 2015.
- ↑ "Erich Caparas FMPA". Member of Master Photographer Association. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 10 July 2017.
- ↑ "Photographer Riverview Florida, Caparas". SWPP.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Erich Caparas: About". Facebook.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Trainers Directory – Erich Caparas FMPA". The Master Photographers Association. 12 February 2016.
- ↑ "ERICH CAPARAS". Fine Art Brasil (in Portuguese).CS1 maint: Unrecognized language (link)
- ↑ "Erich Photography". Masters Photographer Association.
- ↑ "Bound for Style Brand Ambassadors: Erich Caparas Up Close". Bound For Style.
- ""Above and Below the Surface" by Erich Caparas". Trend Prive Magazine. Catalina Megee. Retrieved 15 August 2016.
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