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Ottawa Gala 2010

Mike — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 17:20:46 +0000

This year’s Ottawa Gala was another resounding success…in the six years I have been photographing this event, I can’t remember a busier time. The theme this year was “Bourbon Street,” with masks and beads as the accessories of choice.

For the full image wrap-up, check out the Facebook fan page gallery. Thanks to everyone who attended.

…Mike

The Diva Foundation

Mike — Fri, 30 May 2008 04:07:37 +0000

I had the honour and privilege to photograph the first Diva Foundation awards gala tonight. The mission statement of the foundation is to recognize outstanding contributions to women’s health and well being. The first award winner was Maureen McTeer, pictured here with her husband Joe Clark.

The list of accomplishments that Ms McTeer has achieved is too long for a simple blog post, but (to put it mildly) she is imminently deserving of the recognition. The award includes a specially designed pin, and a cheque, donated to create a Chair in Women?s Clinical Health Research at the Shirley E. Greenberg Women?s Health Centre at the Ottawa Hospital. She also received a framed copy of the congratulatory letter from Micha?lle Jean, the Governor General.

She was introduced by the Right Honourable Beverly McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada, and (if I may say so) a pretty fun person to be around.

…Mike

Ottawa Gala 2008

Mike — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 15:29:43 +0000

Last night was the Ottawa Gala. This is the fifth year I have photographed it and I think this was the best yet!

The Gala is a semi-formal ball, complete with live entertainment, prizes, and a great dance club atmosphere. The VIP lounge is where most people started off the night, enjoying the great food and open bar.

This was one of the prizes: a $7,000 diamond ring donated by Howard Jewelers!

This years theme was “Through the Looking Glass.” There were jugglers dressed up as Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum…

…a contortionist…

…even an ultraviolet dancer

This was followed of course by the tracks laid down by DJ Select and DJ Magnificent!

If you missed it this year, make you plans now to attend next year! It’s a great way to benefit a great charity

…Mike

Ottawa Gala 2– double O –7

Mike — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 04:08:46 +0000

The gala was a blast as usual and we were so happy to have the opportunity once again to be the event photographers! The James Bond fashion show, texas-hold-em tables in the Daniel Craig Casino, the VIP room with great food and an open bar, a fencing demonstration and of course the party with DJ Select and DJ Magnificent bringin the house down! I look forward to this event every year, and it never fails to disappoint

I don’t have a number yet on how much money was raised, but when I find out I’ll let you all know!

The photo hilights for this years gala are here. Previous years are available too: 2004 2005 2006.

Enjoy!

…Mike

Ottawa Gala: Get your tickets now!

Mike — Tue, 10 Apr 2007 01:27:02 +0000

Evil-doers beware…this year’s Ottawa Gala has the secret agent flava all wrapped up! Check it out and we’ll see you there!

…Mike

Champagne Charity Auction

Mike — Tue, 27 Feb 2007 16:18:42 +0000

This was the fourth annual auction to benefit the Canadian Paraplegic Association, and the second year that I have had the privilege of documenting it. This year I also donated one of my waterfall photos for the silent auction, printed up nice and large. I don’t know how much it generated but I am very happy to have helped

…Mike