A Winter Portrait Shoot With Eritrean Canadian Influencer Segen Misghina

Hello hello Hello! Today is super exciting as I get to post my first blog post of the year! In this post I am featuring Eritrean Canadian Influencer and Content Creator Segen Misghina! I met Segen last year at a Habesha Networking event called Habesha Networks however I had heard of her work prior to the event (by the way for those that don’t know, the word “Habesha” means those of Eritrean and Ethiopian cultural backgrounds). Segen’s content creation work is focused on beauty and lifestyle. She describes her work as stemming from her passion of “empowering women to own their true beauty”.

We took these photos on the grounds of Edwards Garden. The landscapes were snow covered and everything looked absolutely beautiful.

If you would like to get in touch with Segen for business collaborations then you can follow her on instagram @segenhm. Also don’t forget to subscribe to her Youtube page! I personally have only ever subscribed to about three different influencers and Segen is one of them. Her content is fresh, funny and entertaining.

If you would like to book me for your portrait session then get in touch HERE!

Okay that brings me to the end of this blogpost! It was such a pleasure to work with Segen! I highly encourage you to checkout her channel on youtube and hit the subscribe button!

I have to say I quite love winter for the stunning shots I am able to get with all the beautiful snow. Photography has really made me appreciate this once dreaded season! Until next time have a great weekend!

-Karimah

Jessica and Mel's E-shoot (The ROM, Trinity College and the Gardiner Museum)

Hello beautiful souls! Welcome to another blog post on my website! Today I am thrilled to share some images from this e-shoot! Jessica is from the G.T.A and Mel is from Atlanta. They met at a work function and are just one of the loveliest couples I have had a chance of working with. We started off our shoot at the Royal Ontario Museum and headed up to Trinity college and then ended at the Gardiner mMuseum. I loved the whole look and feel of this shoot and just hope I get to work with more awesome clients this year and the next!

If you would like to book me for your late 2019 or 2020 engagement shoot or wedding then get in touch HERE!

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That brings me to the end of this blog post! Thanks for stopping by! Until next time stay blessed!

If you would like to book me for your late 2019 or 2020 wedding then get in touch HERE!


Sunset Romance Styled Wedding Shoot

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Hi Everyone! Welcome to my blog! For those that have been here before; I am delighted you are back! And for those that are new here, I thank you for the support and I look forward to sharing some images below that could serve as inspiration for your wedding or projects!

Today I am pleased to showcase a romantic “Sunset Romance” themed styled wedding shoot. I got the chance to work with some lovely vendors back in March who were integral in putting this shoot together. It is safe to say that even though no actual sunlight was seen in this shoot, the elements featured just made it feel as warm and lovely as a sunset. From the tablescapes to the amazing outfits that our “bride” and “groom” wore, to the cake, to the marquee letters, to the stunning floral backdrop and floors (I mean i could go on an on). All the vendors really just gave it a lovely effort and It all came together quite nicely. Our styled shoot is currently featured in the fall issue of Hitched Magazine and so if you still love to read print magazines you can check it out at a store near you.

I have to say organizing a styled shoot is not an easy task, especially with a large team of vendors but I would like to thank Erica of Eri Styled Events (as well as the Coque Millinery) and Omega of Doll Face Dredie for coming up with the vision for this shoot and inviting me to be a part of it. I would also like to thank the National Club of Toronto for letting us use their neat space (we were super grateful as it was a rainy day that day so an indoor location was great!).

If you love anything you see please don’t forget to show some support by checking out the links to the vendors below.

Vendors:

Photography: Karimah Gheddai Photography

Creative Director, Event Design, Planning & Production: Eri Styled Events @eristyledevents

Co-creative Director, Production & Make-up Artist & Hair: @dollfacedrediemua https://www.dollfacedredie.com

Videography: @inft.media

Floral Designer: Ror Flowers @rorflowers

Cake Designer: Fruitilicious Cakes @fruitilicious_cakes

Modern Calligraphy: Pinya Letters @pinyaletters

Backdrop & Props: Forever in Bloom @foreverinbloom.ca

Wedding Gown Designer: Je Vis Bridal @je_vis_bridal

Custom & Bespoke Menswear: My King and Bay @mykingandbay

Hair Accessories: Coque Millinery @coquemillinery

Fashion Jewelry: @juliatjoyllery

Flooring Design: North Floor Design @northfloordesign

Event Drapery: Event Rental Group @eventrentalgroup

Tableware Rentals: Plate Occassions @plateoccasions

Linen Rentals: Linen Closet @linencloset

Marquee Letters: Marquee Letters @ampersandtoronto

Venue: The National Club of Toronto @nationalclubtoronto

Models: Leon (Groom) and Javiah (Bride) @mustbe_leon;  @_javiah

If you would like to book me for your late 2019/2020 wedding then get in touch HERE!

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Well this brings me to the end of this blog post! I hope you enjoyed looking through these set of photos and if you are planning your wedding I hope they helped to serve as inspiration for your special day! Until next time, have a lovely one!

-Karimah

If you would like to book me for your late 2019/2020 wedding then get in touch HERE!

Georgina and Jahangir's Wedding at Chateau Le Jardin

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Hey Everyone! I am so excited because I get to share a super beautiful wedding today! A bringing together of two cultures. Georgina and Jahangir’s wedding took place in September of last year and it was a gorgeous event filled with the love of family and friends.

We started the day off with getting ready photos at the bride’s brother’s house. Georgina got her hair and make-up done by the ultra talented Dipika of Blush by Dipika Grover. I loved the natural but stunning make-up look that she gave the beautiful bride and the hairstyle was just so intricately gorgeous.

After getting ready shots we headed to Centennial park for the first look! I was so excited to find a willow tree in the park and this where I had the bride and groom do their first look. It was such a lovely moment to capture as the groom excitedly saw his wife for the first time.

The wedding venue was the beautiful Chateau Le Jardin! I have shot here a number of times and I really love this venue especially for summer weddings due to the beautiful garden they have on the grounds.

The reception was so much fun and that was due in part to it being super organized and hosted by one of the top MC/DJ duos in Toronto. I love it when an MC can hype up a crowd and make people laugh, while the amazing DJ got everyone off their seats and on to the dance floor. All this truly made my job easier as I got to capture everyone in great spirits and just purely enjoying themselves! So yeah if there is something I would recommend future brides and grooms invest in for their wedding, It would definitely be a great MC and a DJ who knows how to spin some good music!

Wedding Vendors:

Reception Venue: Chateau Le Jardin

MC/ DJ: ITZ NICO P

Make-Up: Blush by Dipika Grover

Photobooth: Alfaraaz Photography

Videography: Karimah Gheddai Cinematography

If you would like to book me for your late 2019/2020 wedding then get in touch HERE!

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Congratulations Gina and Jahangir! May you have many more years of blessings InshAllah (God Willing)!

Okay everyone until next time! Have a great one!

-Karimah

If you would like to book me for your late 2019/2020 wedding then get in touch HERE!

Lavinia and Carl's Splendid Wedding

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Hello Hello Hello! In this latest blog post I am so happy to be featuring some photos from the beautiful wedding of the gorgeous couple that is Lavinia and Carl. Today is their one year anniversary and this was just a most stunning wedding! I can’t believe I did not blog it yet! This day was full of happy vibes and emotional moments everywhere! From Lavinia gifting her bridesmaids with beautiful handwritten and personalized letters to the beautiful church ceremony and the amazing reception that was filled with amazing people, good food, music and laughter.

Looking back on this day I remember that It was a super hot day (there were heat warnings on the news) and I have to commend the bride and groom and the entire bridal party on being serious troopers! Kudos to the lovely wedding planner Marielle Gourlay for ensuring that the day went smoothly.

At the bottom of this blog post you can check out the tear jerker of a video that was made for their e-shoot (by my company) and played at their wedding! The guests absolutely loved it! Happy Anniversary Lavinia and Carl! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness!

Vendors:

Ceremony Venue: Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Venue: Paradise Banquet Hall

Wedding Planner: Marielle Gourlay Events

Videographers: Shot Life Studios

Florals: Floral Design by Allison

Bride’s and Bridesmaids MUA: Emminent Allure

Wedding Dress: Maggie Sottero Wedding Dress from Jealous Bridesmaids

Second Shooter: Haris of Photography by Haris

If you would like to book me for your 2020 Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!


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I love this shot below taken by my second shooter!

I love this video below. I literally have tears in my eyes every time I watch it.

So this brings me to the end of this blog post! I hope you enjoyed going through the photos as much as my team and I loved capturing the photos! I would like to wish Lavinia and Carl a continued blessed marriage!

Okay folks until next time, have a great one!

-Karimah