06/28/2023
Black Excellence Photoshoot - Collaboration over Competition
I’m thrilled to FINALLY announce my collaboration with Magazine! Words can not express what an honor it was to have worked with these amazing ladies on this project, everyone was absolutely beautiful!! I originally started this project in 2020, unfortunately due to the pandemic everything had to be put on hold. It was disappointing, but as you know everything happens for a reason and I’m so glad everything finally came together.
What inspired me to arrange the Black Excellent Photo Shoot? I've worked in the Piedmont Triad Area as a wedding and event professional since 2015, during this time I've had the opportunity to meet, connect, collaborate, and become friends with individuals that happen to be some of the most amazingly talented women of color. I felt inspired and compelled to celebrate and also highlight these ladies since they strive for excellence on a daily and weekly basis. They continue to provide amazing service, top tier products and truly believe that it’s a beautiful thing when women of color can build community over competition.
To show your support, make sure to Like, Share and follow these ladies on all of their social media platforms.
The Dream Team✨
Photographer: Tory Bass Photography
Venue: Veronica M Foster, Venue Manager - Elm & Bain
Floral Designer: Jawana Onieé - Onieé's Engagements
Luxury Furniture & Drapes: Arisha Caviness - Simply Divine Decor
Arch: Kyana Oduro - Founder and Co-owner 24K Event Rentals 24K Party Rentals
Certified Wedding Planner
Shericca Baldwin - Project Organizer
Epic Event Planning, LLC
Crystal Norfleet Brisbon
Distinction Events & Design
Terri Sims Starling
T. Michelle Weddings & Events
Makeup Artist
Amber Nicole
The Beauty Room
Hair Sylist
Debra Harris
Anointed Hands Hair design
Sheleta Mason
Sheila’s Creative Hair
Photography
Ashleigh G. Crawley
Still Shots Photography
Kelli Linville
2K Photography & Design Studio
Photography/Videography
Katrena Wize
KaTrena Wize Artography
DJ
Gabby Oglesby
GO Off Productions
Venue Owner/Event Rental/event Designer
Florence Beckwith
Fabuleux Event Center
Fabuleux Event Concierge
Cake Designer
Latoya Thomas
BlueSodaCake Bakery
Elaine Sergeon Robbins
Edible Artistry
Floral Designer
Jawana Southerland
Onieé's Engagements
Nicole Byrd
Byrd Nest Events and Design LLC
Officiant
Adrianne Barnes
Fearless Forevers
Event Rental
Monica Jones
Fête by Design
Bartender
Nacarra Lessane
MX Private Bartending
Photo Booth
Robin Williams Young
Forever Young Photo Booth
Regina Steed
RCS Entertainment
Stationery Designer
Tasia Graham
The Wedding Collection by Taaenoelle + Co.
Event Designer
Arisha Caviness
Simply Divine Decor
Event Designer/event Production
Shayla Stevenson Sharpe
Sharpe Pursuits Event Company
LaShonda Stone
Shonda Stone TheBrand
Honeymoon & Destination Weddings
Veronica Foster
Behind The Scenes, Inc