Natania and Wiliston's Beautiful Micro Wedding at Preto Loft!

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Hi Everyone!

Super excited to blog this wedding! You saw their beautiful e-shoot photos back in January. Now here are the wedding photos from their stunning micro wedding. If there was one wedding that really defined being affected by COVID disruptions, it would be this one. I will forever remember this wedding as being one of the defining weddings I got to cover during the craziness of the pandemic. It was a memorable one for sure. I have to commend the couple for their positive attitude even when they had to cancel and re-plan their wedding numerous times as well as having to change locations a couple of times.

This super intimate wedding (and I mean super intimate) was such an unforgettable event. The decor was simple but outstanding. I loved the blue and white hues up against the greyish backdrop of the amazing Preto Loft space. The bride’s makeup was done by the talented Ola of Olarah Glam. The bride wanted a unique darker styled look and Ola delivered! The bridemaids’ baby blue outfits were stunning. Honestly after seeing their outfits, I now feel baby blue bridesmaid dresses are my favourite! one thing is for sure they photograph beautifully!

My favourite parts of the wedding were the first look with her brides and also the confetti exit by the couple at the end of the day (biodegradable confetti was used)! To see the joy on everyone’s faces was such an amazing experience and one that as a photographer you hope for at every wedding!

Getting Ready Location: Novotel Hotel North York.

Portrait Location 1: R.C Harris water treatment plant

Portrait Location 2: Mintroom Studios Ballroom

Ceremony Location 2: Preto Loft

Vendors:

M.U.A: Olarah Glam

Decor: Peachwood Studios

Videography: Timeless Tree

Bridesmaids’s Dresses: whiterunway.com

Thank you to my second shooter for the day Haris for assisting me with covering the groom’s getting ready photos!

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


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Natania and Wilistons's Wedding - Getting ready photo of bride in her white robe at the Toronto Novotel Hotel
Natania and Wilistons's Wedding - Details in Black and White
Bride's getting ready photo in black and white
Natania and Wilistons's Wedding - Bride getting ready with hair up in rolls that looks very chic!
Natania and Wilistons's Wedding - Custom personalized bridal hanger for wedding getting ready shots of the dress
Natania and Wilistons's Wedding -Bridal party in blue robes during getting ready photos
Natania and Wilistons's Wedding - Bride opening gift from her husband
Natania and Wilistons's Wedding - Bride opening gift from her husband
Bridesmaid in baby blue bridemaid outfit holding a blue and white floral bouquet
Bridesmaid in baby blue bridemaid outfit holding a blue and white floral bouquet
Bridesmaid in baby blue outfit holding blue and white bouquet
Bridesmaid in baby blue dress holding a blue and white floral bouquet
Blue and White Florals for a Wedding are a great idea!
Bridesmaids first look of the bride
Bridesmaids first look of the bride
Bridesmaids' first look of the bride. The bridesmaids are wearing beautful baby blue dresses and are holding lovely bouquets that are made of white and blue florals
Bride and her bridesmaids. The bridesmaids are wearing baby blue dresses
Groom getting ready with help from best man
Groom getting help from best man to put on his wedding suit. Photo taken at Mintroom studios in Toronto
Groom getting help from best man to put on his wedding suit. Photo taken at Mintroom studios in Toronto
Bride at R.C Harris water treatment plant in Toronto for her wedding portraits and first look with the groom
Bride at R.C Harris water treatment plant in Toronto for her wedding portraits and first look with the groom
Wedding Photos at R.C Harris Water Treament Plant in Toronto, Ontario. The site makes for a beautiful backdrop!
Bride with beautiful purple backdrop. Image taken at Mintroom Studios in Toronto by Karimah Gheddai Photography
Wedding ceremony backdrop at the Preto loft. The blue and white floral half arch decor done by Peachwood decor in Toronto, Ontario and photo captured by Karimah Gheddai Photography
Baby blue butter cream wedding cake at a wedding that took place at the Preto Loft in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant and chic Wedding welcome sign at a wedding at Wiliston and Natania's micro wedding in Toronto, Ontario. The blue and white florals by peachwood decor really make the backdrop stand out!
Half floral arch made of blue and white florals makes for a stunning ceremony backdrop against the grey walls of the preto loft studio in Toronto, Ontario
First kiss at the ceremony! It is always a good idea to ask the officiant to move when the first kiss happens so they are not in the background. that is exactly what the officiant at this wedding did. How beautiful are the blue and white floral decor
Bride and her bridesmaids. The bridesmaids are wearing beautiful baby blue dresses. The photo was taken at preto loft in Toronto by Karimah Gheddai Photography. The beautiful white and blue half arch backdrop was done by Peachwood Decor
Black and White portrait of the bride with a beautiful cathedral length veil draped over her head

Until next time! I hope to see you back here, or even better in person as we work together!

-Karimah

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


Natania and Wiliston's 3 Location E-shoot at the Aga Khan Museum, Downtown Toronto and Rouge Park

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Hey Everyone! Happy New Year! I am super excited for all the amazing things to come this year and proud to share some of the work I got a chance to be a part of in the past couple of years! My motto for this year is to “strive for progress and not perfection”. That said, I hope to consistently blog more of my shoots so as to showcase more of my work, and not wait too long in the hopes of “perfecting” each blog post (because I am definitely somewhat of a perfectionist when it comes to showcasing my work).

This year I have decided to start off my blog posts with a double header! I will be blogging the wedding of Natania and Wiliston, but first, I realized I never blogged their e-shoot and my gosh I decided there is no way I am going to let any more time pass without me blogging this photoshoot of this stunning couple! I love to see black love, especially one rooted and grounded in faith.

It was such a pleasure to work with this lovely couple last year! They are truly amazing! From their e-shoot to their wedding it was all so beautiful, even through the ups and downs of the pandemic that had them rescheduling their wedding a couple of times.

For their e-shoot We took the photos at the Aga Khan Museum, Downtown Toronto (My fav spots here were union station and the Elephant Sculpture!) and finally at Rouge Park. There were 3 different looks and I love how the final outcome of the photos turned out!

Vendors:

M.U.A: HNA Beauty

Locations:

Downtown Toronto

Aga Khan Museum

Rouge Park

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

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Engagement Shoot at Aga Khan Museum
Beautiful Black couple in elegant formal wear in front of the fairmont royal york hotel in Toronto for their engagement shoot taken by Black wedding photographer Karimah Gheddai
Beautiful Black couple in elegant formal wear in front of the TD tower in Toronto for their engagement shoot taken by Black wedding photographer Karimah Gheddai
Beautiful Black couple in elegant formal wear standing in front of a unique door. This engagement shoot took place in Downtown Toronto and the photos were taken by Black wedding photographer Karimah Gheddai
Beautiful Black couple in elegant formal wear in front of the TD Towers in Toronto for their engagement shoot taken by Black wedding photographer Karimah Gheddai
Beautiful Black couple in elegant formal wear in front of the - Tembo, Mother of Elephants - Sculpture in Toronto for their engagement shoot taken by Black wedding photographer Karimah Gheddai
Beautiful Black couple in elegant formal wear in front of the - Tembo, Mother of Elephants - Sculpture in Toronto for their engagement shoot taken by Black wedding photographer Karimah Gheddai
Beautiful Black couple in elegant formal wear at the Toronto Chamber of commerce courtyard for their engagement shoot taken by Black wedding photographer Karimah Gheddai
Beautiful Black couple in elegant formal wear at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto for their engagement shoot taken by Black wedding photographer Karimah Gheddai
Beautiful Black couple in casual wear at Rouge Park in Scarborough during sunset for their engagement shoot taken by Black wedding photographer Karimah Gheddai

Thanks for taking the time to check out my latest blog! Hope you will return again or even better that we get work together this year!

-Karimah

Happy Valentine's Day! Joycelyn and Clay's Proposal E-shoot

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! I hope you are all spending it in an amazing way with your loved ones!

Today I am happy to share this beautiful Valentine’s day shoot! Now, before any of you come for me. I know we are under a lockdown and these images were actually taken last year, before the world changed :( .

Joycelyn and Clay are one of the nicest couples I have had a chance to work with. Grounded in their Christian faith their love is beautiful.

If you have ever read my blog you will probably recognize Joycelyn, as back in 2019 I had covered her sister Grace’s wedding (you can see that wedding here) and it was such a pleasure to get to cover this proposal shoot at stunning Mintroom Studios. I love this studio because even though almost every photographer in this city has shot here. It is one of those places that lets a photographer’s work shine! I absolutely never tire from seeing all the beautiful work that is produced at this lovely studio! Also, I have to say that their staff is always so lovely!

I eventually also had the opportunity to cover Joycelyn and Clay’s Micro wedding ceremony last year. I am glad I was able to cover it because it was just right after the first quarantine period, and it took me out the psyche of being afraid of living in uncertain times. Of course I nearly passed out shooting in my mask for the first time, but I eventually got used to it after shooting numerous events in the summer. Anyway, I am grateful that their wedding was the one that got me excited to shoot weddings again last summer.

Shoot Location: Mintroom Studios

Joycelyn’s Hair and Makeup: Arthur Hair

If you would like to book me for your 2021 Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

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Valentine's Day shoot Posing Idea Toronto Mintroom Karimah Gheddai Photography Ghana African

Well this brings me to the end of this blogpost. It has been amazing to work with this lovely couple and I look forward to working with them in the future as well! Until next time have a lovely one! Oh and to all my Ontarions have a wonderful family day weekend!

If you would like to book me for your 2021 Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

Grace and Edward's Wedding at The Aga Khan Museum and Embassy Grand Banquet Hall

Hello everyone and welcome to my first wedding blog post of 2020! Can you believe I am posting it at the end of March! Gosh I need to get slightly better (okay a lot better) at this blogging thing. Currently the world is going through a scary and unprecedented time in history with the COVID-19 situation, which has effectively forced a lot of people to stay put at home. Well apart from our frontline heroes! Shoutout to them for their amazing work! I hope everyone is practicing social distancing and staying safe so we can alleviate the burden on our healthcare system and communities. I personally have been working from home these past two weeks and it has been crazy but I have been getting quite a lot done and now even got a bit of time to squeeze in this blogpost which I hope you will all enjoy because the photos are gorgeous!

This Ghanaian Canadian Wedding happened last year and am only now getting a chance to post it on here. It is an honour to be able to share images from the wedding of Edward and Grace who are one of the most elegant couples I have had the pleasure of photographing in my time as a wedding photographer.

This wedding was simply stylish and I am so happy to have been able to get the opportunity to capture it! I have to say Grace and Edward are probably one of the nicest couples I have ever had the pleasure of working with. I mean they even went out of their way to gift me with the most beautiful tulips after the wedding to say thanks, and I literally had tears in my eyes. Here is hoping every client I have moving forward can be as amazing as them.

The wedding day started off with getting ready shots at a hotel North of Toronto. For the creative session with the couple, we drove to the Aga Khan Museum and to our surprise the grounds were full of stunning white cherry blossom trees. How lucky were we! It was really something out of a fairytale!

The ceremony took place at the Embassy Grand Banquet Hall. The whole room was in awe when Grace started singing a beautiful song for her husband. Not a dry eye was left in that room after that.

The reception space was absolutely drop dead gorgeous. with the decor having being done by the most talented team from Dream Creations. Once the party started there was no stopping the dancing! Being a huge fan of Afro pop myself, I was so happy to hear all the amazing songs! Oh and did I mention there was a live band! Gosh this wedding was perfect! Okay I will stop writing now and move on to the photos. Enjoy!

VENDORS:

Wedding Planner: Events by Joyceln

Day of Coordinator: Champagne Events

Bride’s Make-up Artist: Martha K

Groom’s Suit: Eaden Myles

Videographer: Chris of INFT Films

Wedding Decor: Dream Creations

Second Shooter for Ceremony and Reception: Michael Gozum of LovexLens

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

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That brings me to the end of this blogpost! I hope you enjoyed looking through these stunning images as much as I enjoyed taking them. I hope that the next time I put up a blog post, our beautiful world will be returned back to a normal state. Until then stay safe!

If you would like to book me for your 2020/ 2021 Wedding or Event then get in touch HERE!

-Karimah