Pics from amateur, semi-professional and professional photographers within Ottawa’s Black community. One gallery will be posted per edition with a max of 10 pics. All submissions must include individual’s photo and short bi (3-4 sentences) and must comply with BOS policy on submissions.
Christmas around the world
In pictures: Christmas celebrations around the world 25 December 2020 People across the world are celebrating one of the holiest times in the Christian calendar. But this year’s church services…
Komi Olaf: Black History Month in Art
Black Canadian History Project. A Collaboration with Bright Tetteh Ackwerh. Former Ottawa resident, Komi Olafimihan, or Komi Olaf as he’s usually known, is a painter and an award-winning spoken-word poet. Komi was raised…
Angelique Francis at Toronto Blues summit
4 February, 2019 Photo copyright Mikel Samel @ [email protected] Renowned Ottawa songstress Angelique Francis was a big hit at the Blues Summit Nine which took place February 1-4 at the Marriott…
New faces of Africa
Instagram account Everyday Africa tries to change perceptions When it comes to photographing Africa, the images burned into the collective consciousness of those outside the continent are mostly of…
Photo gallery: The best fashion from Dance Africa: punks, sailors and Afro quiffs
By Adreinne Waheed | Photography by Adreinne Waheed June 02, 2017 Dance Africa is a cultural festival that has been running in Brooklyn for four decades. It is said to…
Photo gallery: Seyi Okuribido-Malcolm at Pond Inlet, Northern Baffin Island
by Seyi Okuribo-Malcolm 4 March, 2017 I can officially say I traveled to Canada’s Arctic Circle (72nd parallel line). Pond Inlet is a predominantly Inuit community located in Northern Baffin…
MacAndrew Clarke weds Sandrine Umunoza
Saturday, September 17, 2016 MacAndrew Clarke and Sandrine Umunoza tied the knot at St-Aloysius Church, 300 Rue Abbe Murray, Gatineau. The officiating clergy were Rev. Father Albanus Ogowuihe and Abbé Raphael…
Debbie Miller: Nature photo gallery around Ottawa-Gatineau
When not working or spending time with family, Debbie Miller can be found behind her lens taking photos. She is passionate about photography. Her love of photography flourished six years ago when…
Seyi Okuribido-Malcolm: Iqaluit photo gallery
by Seyi Okuribdio-Malcolm Iqaluit is Canada’s smallest and northern-most capital city. I had the opportunity to visit for work. The city left an impression on me that I will not…
Abdul-Aziz Garuba Jr: Wedding photo gallery
I am a lifestyle photographer, passionate about capturing precious moments and ensuring treasured memories last for a lifetime. Through the lens, I expose and highlight both inward and outward beauty, and portray the…