The 17th Annual Africa Day Gala was an extraordinary evening celebrating the excellence, culture, and community of African descent. The festivities commenced with MC Joannie Fogue introducing Gratitude, who delivered a stirring performance of both the Canadian and African anthems. City Manager Eddie Robar then took the stage with a sincere address, emphasizing Edmonton’s…

Capturing the magic of Q & K’s Parents’ surprise 70th & 65th Birthday party at Hayloft Steak + Fish was an absolute blast! The room buzzed with joy as family and friends, including travelers from Ghana and various Canadian provinces, gathered to celebrate. The heartwarming expressions of surprise and love on their parents’ faces…

The second Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative (SBCCI) conference was themed “The Reimagined Future: Crafting Sustainable Paths for Black Communities”. It was held by Africa Centre in November 2024 and funded by the Government of Canada. The executive director of Africa Centre, Sam Juru, gave the opening remarks. The founder and managing partner of…

In 2023, I shared previews from the Feed The Soul Dining Week Media Event and then worked hard to get all the photos to Rochelle and Sara. They got them all within my 4-week deadline, but I’m finally sharing more of the event’s magic with you! I had the pleasure of covering the Feed…

Tropical Night at The Backyard was an escape to paradise without leaving the city! As the sun set, The Backyard transformed with vibrant colors, lush greenery, and the rhythmic sounds of the tropics. From exotic cocktails to laughter under the starlit sky, it was a night where memories were made and the cold was…

Pecha Kucha Night Sweet 16 in Edmonton was an electrifying evening that brought together the city’s most creative minds under one roof. The concept, originating from Tokyo, Japan, is simple yet profound: speakers present 20 slides for 20 seconds each, making for concise and fast-paced presentations. This unique format has made Pecha Kucha a…

Decor: Threshold Images: FO Photography

A few days ago, I had the pleasure of covering Feed The Soul Dining Week Media Event at Sabor Restaurant. It was the inaugural launch of Feed The Soul that showcased some of the 18 Black restaurants that are part of the event from Feb 10 – 17, 2023 at their various locations around…

When Femi’s wife, Yemi, contacted me about this surprise party that she was planning at Braven in Edmonton to celebrate Femi’s 50th birthday, I was beyond excited to take photos of it for them. Yemi, with help from family and friends, pulled off a very elegant surprise for Femi – you only have to…

{May 26, 2018} Janel’s 2nd birthday party Images: FO Photography; Venue: Clareview Community Recreation Centre; Cake: The Art of Cake; Rentals: Special Event Rentals.  

{February 24, 2018} The Alberta Girls Engineering & Tech Summit (AGENTS) Brunch was part of a multi-day event hosted by Canada Learning Code & DiscoverE. Promising young women from rural and urban Alberta communities to participate in a weekend of top-tier Engineering and Computer Science Workshops. At the Brunch, the girls got to dine…

{November 25, 2017} Event Designer & Planner: I-D Bohemia; Photography: FO Photography; Floral arrangements: FABLOOMOSITY; Rentals: Dress My Day, I-D Bohemia, & ABC Weddings; Lighting: Showtech; Venue & Catering: Shaw Conference Centre; Custom Decor: I-D Bohemia, Photo booth: Borsellino Photography.

{November 26, 2015} The wonderful people at Elegant Earth and Ellerslie Roofing collaborated to host a Winter Benefit Gala for Syrian refugees suffering overseas. The event raised $,465 for The Canadian Red Cross’s efforts for the Syrian refugees. Credits Keynote Speaker: Graham Thomson of The Edmonton Journal; Dancers: Vohon Ukranian Dance Ensemble; Event decor and coordination:…

{December 3, 2016} Event Designer & Planner: I-D Bohemia; Floral arrangements & Lamp stands on stage: FABloomOsity; Rentals: Elegant Touches, I-D Bohemia; DJ: Thomas Culture; DJ stage lights: Long & McQuade; Overhead & Gobo Lights: Showtech; Venue: Shaw Conference Centre.

{October 14, 2017} “Cosmic Hello Kitty Baby Shower Birthday”: try and say that three times really fast…. Finished? Now marvel at this joint baby shower for 1-month old Vesper and birthday party for 5 year old Riven designed by their Mom, Christina of ID Bohemia. More than fair to say that it is the…