Feven and Antoine's Engagement Photos at Guild Park and Bluffers Park in Scarborough

September 03, 2025 in Guild Park, Toronto Photo Locations, Toronto Engagement Shoot, multicultural couple, Black Couples, Caribbean Wedding, Engagements, Eritrean Wedding, Habesha Weddings

Hello Hello Hello!

Welcome to another blog post on my website! Today I’m so excited to share the engagement photos from Feven and Antoine’s e-shoot!

We photographed this lovely couple at the very start of summer, and I absolutely loved their simply sophisticated style as well as the clear vision they brought to the shoot. With their wedding just around the corner this weekend, I can’t wait to capture the festivities alongside my team!

Feven and Antoine’s love story is also a beautiful reflection of culture—Feven is of Eritrean heritage and Antoine is of Jamaican heritage. I already know their wedding celebration will be full of vibrant traditions, music, and joy.

For their engagement photos, we visited two of my favorite locations in Scarborough: Guild Park and Bluffers Park. Both are places I return to again and again for e-shoots, and here’s why:

Guild Park & Gardens – This spot is a photographer’s dream. The park is filled with historic architectural pieces, lush gardens, and tree-lined paths that create such a timeless and romantic backdrop. It has a way of making every couple look like they stepped right into a storybook.
Bluffers Park – Just a short drive away, Bluffers Park offers an entirely different but equally stunning atmosphere. With sweeping lake views, sandy shores, and the dramatic Scarborough Bluffs rising in the background, it brings a sense of openness and natural beauty that balances so well with more formal settings. It’s the perfect mix of serene and dramatic.

Together, these two locations gave us a variety of textures and moods, from elegant to relaxed, which really captured the essence of Feven and Antoine as a couple.

I’m so looking forward to their wedding day—it’s sure to be a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of love and culture!

If you would like to book me for your 2025 Engagement Shoot, Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

Thank you for joining me for another edition of the blog!
Wishing you a beautiful rest of your day — and who knows, maybe our paths will cross someday... or better yet, we’ll get to create something beautiful together.

With gratitude,
– Karimah

Rochelle and Jermaine's Joyous Fall Wedding at Ancaster Mills

April 22, 2025 in Ancaster Mills, Weddings, Multicultural wedding, Caribbean Wedding, Fall Wedding, Jamaican Wedding, Guyanese Wedding

Hello Hello Hello! Welcome to another blog post!

Today I get to feature the gorgeous wedding of Rochelle and Jermaine! The pops of color were mesmerizing. The ceremony was emotional and the wedding party was just fabulous!

One of the reasons I love being a wedding photographer is being privileged to see some of the most beautiful locations and venues. Ancaster Mill in Hamilton is a breathtaking wedding venue that perfectly blends historic charm with natural beauty, making it such an ideal location for a fall wedding. I loved shooting here!

Nestled along a picturesque waterfall and surrounded by lush forests, this venue offers a romantic and intimate setting that comes alive with vibrant autumn colors. I loved this venue so much I am going to list why I feel it is the perfect place for an intimate wedding.

Why Ancaster Mill is Perfect for a Fall Wedding

On-Site Chapel for a Seamless Ceremony
The venue features a charming on-site chapel, The Mill Chapel, which offers a warm and intimate atmosphere for exchanging vows. Its large windows frame the surrounding trees, creating a naturally stunning backdrop as the fall foliage transforms into rich shades of red, orange, and gold.
Stunning Outdoor Photo Locations
Ancaster Mill’s scenic grounds provide a variety of breathtaking spots for wedding photos. The cascading waterfall, stone pathways, and wooden bridges offer a fairytale-like setting, while the fall leaves create a dreamy golden glow. Whether capturing intimate moments by the water or in the forested surroundings, the venue’s natural beauty enhances every shot.
Cozy and Elegant Reception Spaces
The venue’s rustic yet elegant event spaces, featuring exposed wooden beams, large windows, and fireplaces, create a warm and inviting ambiance—perfect for the crisp autumn air. Guests can enjoy the beauty of the season from the indoor spaces while still feeling connected to nature.
Seasonal Cuisine & Exceptional Service
Ancaster Mill is known for its exceptional farm-to-table dining experience. In the fall, couples can incorporate seasonal flavors into their wedding menu, featuring locally sourced ingredients that highlight the harvest season. I found the staff here to be exceptional from the on-site coordinator (best coordinator ever btw! I forgot her name but she was amazing. So much so I was trying to convince her to open her own wedding planning company) to the serving staff. I was highly impressed.
A Picturesque Fall Atmosphere
The combination of the historic mill, stunning fall foliage, and the cozy, intimate setting makes Ancaster Mill a magical venue for an autumn wedding. The warm tones of the season, the natural textures of the landscape, and the charming chapel all come together to create an unforgettable and picturesque celebration.

Vendors for this wedding:

Venue and Catering: Ancaster Mills

Decor: Presence Events

Photo: Karimah Gheddai Photography - Special thanks to Muneeba for shooting alongside myself on this day

Video: Timeless Tree

Hair: Hairbydri

Bride’s Makeup: Toya Wint

Wedding Dress: Bridal Desires

Bridesmaids’ Makeup: Philly Savy and Toya Wint

Bridesmaid Dresses: Azazie

M.C: CMJ Entertainment

DJ: Dr Mr. Al

Groom’s Suit: Malcom Xclusive

Groomsmen Suits: Andrew's Formals

Telephone Booth: The loveline Co.

Cake and Cake Toppers: Cake was made by both sides of the family; cake toppers were produced by Funko but designed by the bride and groom

If you would like to book me for your 2025 Engagement Shoot, Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

Wedding Ring Set on Wedding Invitation photo by Karimah Gheddai Photgoraphy Toronto based Black wedding photographer

Wedding Party in Burnt Orange and Forest Green outfits Photo by Toronto based wedding photographer Karimah Gheddai

Post Wedding Photos!

One thing I love doing with my clients is post wedding photos! I love the relaxed and fun atmosphere of taking portraits after the wedding day. Here are a few taken of the lovely couple at a studio called Monet Studios (which has the nicest owner by the way) and at Richmond Green in Richmond Hill!

Thank you for joining me on another blog post on my website! I truly cherish being able to showcase these photos because they are truly some of my life’s best work. Until next time wishing you all the beautiful days!

-Karimah

If you would like to book me for your 2025 Engagement Shoot, Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

Akira and Tolbert's Summer Breeze and Blue Tones Wedding at the Deer Creek Golf Club

January 28, 2025 in Weddings, Nigerian Weddings, Multicultural wedding, Ghanaian Weddings, Deer Creek Golf Club, Caribbean Wedding

Hello everyone and Happy New Year!

Welcome to another edition of my blog post! This time I am featuring the beautiful wedding of Akira and Tolbert.

If you follow my blog posts you will probably remember their engagement shoot which was published in black Bride Magazine. You can see that HERE!

In contrast to the bleak winter days we are currently having in the GTA, it was a beautiful but super hot summer day during this wedding. Though at times the shade offered lovely coverage and the summer breeze passing by offered one of the nicest feelings complementing the gorgeous wedding.

The decor was absolutely fabulous! With stunning shades of blue and hints of purple. Luxe Soiree and Zuhoor Designs really made the ceremony and reception spaces shine bringing the couple’s vision to life!

The heartfelt ceremony was stunning and I especially loved the moments when the wedding party walked down the aisle. The grounds at deer creek golf club are iconic and it made for such a beautiful backdrop.

When it came to the reception wow did everyone bring out their enthusiasm and dancing shoes! The couple and their friends also entertained the crowd with a choreographed dance mix that featured Afrobeats and Caribbean music (an homage to the couple’s Ghanaian, Nigerian and Grenadian roots), and let me tell you it was so good that it went viral on instagram! Dj KingBizzy kept the tunes spinning all night till guests had their dancing fill. Overall a beautiful wedding for a beautiful couple!