Engagement Session

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

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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

Tiffiny and Haben's Engagement Shoot at The Riverwood Conservancy in Mississauga

Hello hello! Welcome to another blog post on my website! Today, I’m so excited to feature the beautiful couple that is Tiffiny and Haben!

From the moment they arrived at the Riverwood Conservancy for their engagement shoot, I knew we were in for something truly special. Their effortless style, natural chemistry, and warm energy made them such a joy to photograph — and their outfit choices couldn’t have been more perfect for the serene and romantic setting. Something about this shoot even gave me London, England vibes — maybe it was the architecture, the landscape scenery, the energy, or just how timeless they looked together!

I absolutely loved this couple’s style — so uniquely them. The soft, neutral palette they chose not only reflected their personalities but also beautifully complemented the natural tones of the photoshoot location.

Tiffiny’s look was the embodiment of soft elegance. She wore a flowing, sun-kissed yellow midi dress with delicate pinstripes that moved beautifully with the breeze. Draped casually over her shoulders was a light blue sweater — a subtle, preppy touch that added depth and charm to her already graceful ensemble. Paired with pearl accessories, a natural curly updo, and minimalist white heels, her look was fresh, romantic, and effortlessly chic.

Haben complemented her style perfectly with a smart-casual vibe that felt laid-back yet polished. His navy blazer over a mustard-toned shirt struck just the right balance between formal and relaxed, while his charcoal slim-fit pants and casual sneakers gave the outfit a grounded, modern feel. The way he looked at Tiffiny throughout the shoot truly made the images come alive.

Together, their style felt authentic — a beautiful reflection of who they are as a couple: timeless, thoughtful, and full of joy. It’s always a gift to photograph couples who bring not only love but also personality and presence to the session, and Tiffiny and Haben did just that.

This shoot is a great example of how thoughtful wardrobe choices can really elevate your photos. When colors harmonize with your location — whether soft pastels, earthy neutrals, or rich seasonal tones — it brings a natural cohesion and glow to every image.

The couple’s wedding day is just around the corner, and my team and I couldn’t be more excited to work with them again. It is going to be one beautiful multicultural (Eritrean, Ukranian, Kenyan, Canadian) wedding. Stay tuned for more to come from this wonderful couple!

Vendor Team and Location

MUA: HNA beauty

Wedding Planner: Eden Zeweldi

Location: Riverwood Conservancy

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Happy Smiling couple mississauga engagement shoot by Toronto based African wedding photographer Karimah Gheddai

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 Engagement Shoot at Parkwood Estate in Oshawa

Hello beautiful people! Welcome to another blog post on my website! Today I feature the engagement shoot of Rochelle and Jermaine at the fabulous Parkwood Estate.

Shooting at Parkwood Estate is always a delight and I love to challenge myself to shoot it in different ways! The couple were gracious in letting me get creative with the imagery and I loved working with them! After a lovely session at Parkwood, we ended the shoot with a casually styled shoot at a nearby park. I loved the couple’s choice of wardrobe for the Parkwood portion! It was so elegant. The colourful bouquet was a neat touch. As well, their casual wardrobe choice for the second half of the shoot was great.

I look forward to shooting their wedding next year!

If you would like to book me for your 2024 Engagement Shoot, Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

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Parkwood Estate engagement shoot of beautiful black couple - Photography by Toronto based black and Muslim photographer Karimah Gheddai
Toronto Wedding Photographer - Engagement shoot of beautiful black Couple at Parkwood Estate
Toronto Wedding Photographer - Engagement shoot of beautiful black Couple at Parkwood Estate
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black couple engagement photos parkwood estate Oshawa
black couple engagement photos Parkwood Estate Oshawa
black couple engagement photos parkwood estate Oshawa
black couple engagement photos parkwood estate Oshawa

As always, thanks for stopping by my page! I hope I get to see you back here or better yet that we get to work together in person!

-Karimah

If you would like to book me for your 2024 Engagement Shoot, Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

Luna and Michael's Crystal Garden Engagement Shoot at Preto Loft

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Welcome to another blog post on my website. I am always so excited when I get a chance to post here.

Engagement photo shoots have a way of capturing the essence of a couple's love and personalities, freezing those beautiful moments in time. Recently, I had the privilege of documenting an engagement photo shoot that was nothing short of being simply gorgeous. This particular shoot took place at the lovely Preto loft when they had their “Crystal Garden” setup. The studio had a luxurious arrangement adorned with lush greenery and elegant chandeliers. For those seeking for this setup for their own shoot, unfortunately Preto Loft has already taken it down (as it was a temporary feature) however Preto Loft has always been an amazing place for me to shoot at. I simply love the quality of light that hits the studio on bright sunny days. I do feel so lucky however that we got to do the shoot here with the “Crystal Garden” backdrop and I do hope they return it in the future because it is just chic!

My clients were a stylish couple and I genuinely enjoyed working with them. This was definitely one of my favourite shoots to have covered this year. I am grateful they chose me to document their engagement shoot and wish them a most beautiful wedding ahead!

If you would like to book me for your 2024 Engagement Shoot, Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

Preto Loft

Until next time thank you for joining me on another blog post! I hope to see you back here! or better yet that we get to work together!

-Karimah

If you would like to book me for your 2024 Engagement Shoot, Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

Josephine and Kwabena's Engagement Photoshoot at Guild Park

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Welcome to another blog post on my website! I am excited to put this one out while we are still sort of in coat and sweater weather here in Toronto hehe.

Last month I got to cover the beautiful Ghanaian Canadian American wedding of Josephine and Kwabena. The wedding took place here in Toronto, and it was such a beautiful event!

I will be blogging that wedding soon but before that, I am sharing some images from their e-shoot! I took their engagement photos back in March at one of my most favourite locations to do e-shoot photos; Guild Park!

Josephine and Kwabena have known each other for a very long time. I believe it is about 15 years as they told me at their e-shoot (basically since they were kids). They had been in a long distance relationship for a while before they tied the knot, as Kwabena is from the States and Josephine is from the G.T.A.

We had so much fun taking these images, even if the entire grounds were super muddy on this day back in March. It was a real task trying to navigate our way through the grounds lol.

It was refreshing to see a laid back casual style that was selected by Josephine and Kwabena for their e-shoot outfits. The cream colors really complemented the architectural backdrops at the Guild so nicely!

If you would like to book me for your 2022 or 2023 Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

Ghanaian Couple Engagement shoot in Toronto at Guild Park

Well I thank you for stopping by and reading another of my blog posts! I quite love showcasing my work via this medium! I am super excited for the 2022 season and can’t wait to share more work with you this upcoming year so stay tuned!

Until next time! Wishing you beautiful happy days ahead!

-Karimah