AC Photography: events and functions

I would love to capture your milestone event, corporate function, or community fundraiser. From the setup to the décor and interacting with the guests, I know just what needs to be done to get the best shots that capture the mood of your event. Over the years I have worked with some amazing companies and been privileged to be a part of fantastic launches and events. Looking forward to sharing an exciting event photography experience with you!


10 March 2023: PIA St. Patrick’s Ball at E&O Hotel, Penang

St. Patrick's Ball 2023 © Adrian Cheah

"Claddagh" – a reflection on the friendship and love between Ireland and Penang was the theme for PIA St. Patrick’s Ball 2023. It was celebrated by 300 strong with great merriment on Friday, 10 March at E&O Hotel in Penang. The Black Tie affair was packed with live entertainment and a scrumptious 5-course sit-down dinner. Here is a pictorial essay of the vibrant festivities photographed by Adrian Cheah and Frankie Yap.

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PIA St. Patrick’s Day 2022 Ball at E&O Hotel, Penang

PIA St. Patrick’s 2022 Ball © Adrian Cheah

On Friday, 4 March 2022 PIA celebrated the St. Patrick’s Day Ball at E&O Hotel in Penang with a scrumptious 5-course, sit-down dinner. Misneach (mish-knock) referring to courage, spirit and hopefulness was the theme of the ball. 196 friends of Ireland gathered in the spirit of friendship, the hope of good things to come, and in the knowledge that fortitude sustains all.

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7 March 2020: PIA's 7th Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival in Penang

PIA St. Patrick's 2020 Festival © Adrian Cheah

PIA's 7th Annual St. Partick's Day was celebrated in Penang on Saturday, 7 March 2020 at Straits Quay with a host of activities including the Shamrock 5K Fun Run and electrifying live performances. 

Here is a pictorial essay of the dynamic festivities organised by Penang Irish Association and photographed by Adrian Cheah. 

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6 March 2020: Celebrating the 20th St. Patrick’s Day Ball in Penang

PIA St. Patrick's Ball 2020

On Friday, 6 March 2020 PIA celebrated the 20th St. Patrick’s Ball in Penang with a delectable 5-course, sit-down dinner. This was PIA’s first-ever Black Tie affair and it was packed with entertainment all night long including the Inspirational Irish Dancers from Singapore, Dram Band and ‘Elvis’ (Greg Traynor) from Ireland.

Here is a pictorial essay of the vibrant festivities photographed by Adrian Cheah and Frankie Yap. 

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9 March 2019: PIA St. Patrick’s 2019 Ball at E&O Hotel, Penang

Penang Irish Association celebrated St. Partick's Day on Saturday, 9 March 2019 at E&O Hotel with the theme: "A Glimpse into Irish Literature – Celebrating The Nobel  Quartet". Here is a pictorial essay of the vibrant merry-making photographed by Adrian Cheah. These photographs were first published in Irish Insights, No 13, May 2019.

PIA 2019 St. Patrick’s Ball © Adrian Cheah

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10 March 2019: PIA's 6th Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival in Penang 

The annual St. Patrick's Day celebration in Penang was held on Sunday, 10 March 2019 at Straits Quay with a host of activities including the Shamrock 5K Fun Run and electrifying live performances. The theme of the festival that year was, "A Glimpse into Irish Literature – Celebrating the Nobel Quartet". 

Here is a pictorial essay of the dynamic festivities organised by Penang Irish Association and photographed by Adrian Cheah. These photographs were first published in Irish Insights, No 13, May 2019.

PIA 2019 St. Patrick’s Festival © Adrian Cheah

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9 March 2018: Celebrating PIA St. Patrick’s Day Malaysian Style

“Sharing Our Traditions; Céilí agus Ceol” – the theme of the 2018 Penang St. Patrick’s Festival and Gala Ball promised lots of Irish-style ‘craic’ with family and friends from around the world.

Flashback to my first experience of a St. Patrick’s Ball abroad, while working in Lusaka, Zambia in the 1980s. Members of the Irish diaspora gathered to celebrate Irish heritage, culture and traditions. It included energetic Irish dancing, haunting violin music, ‘The Green Fields of France’ and other ballads, smooth Black Velvets and a sense of pride in our intrinsic Irish identity. Powerful diaspora memories!

PIA St. Patrick’s Day 2018 © Adrian Cheah

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11 March 2017: PIA's 4th Annual St. Patrick's Day Festival in Penang 

Location: Straits Quay, Penang, Malaysia
Theme: The Viking Connection
These photographs by Adrian Cheah were first published in Irish Insights, No 11, May 2017.

PIA St. Patrick's Festival 2017

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10 March 2017: PIA St. Patrick's Day ball in Penang

Venue: E&O Hotel, Penang, Malaysia
Theme: The Viking Connection
These photographs by Adrian Cheah were first published in Irish Insights, No 11, May 2017.

St Patrick's Ball in Penang

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20 July 2013: Launch of Lady Martina – Water Limousine Rides at Straits Quay, Penang

Lady Martina © Adrian Cheah

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