Evergreen Brickworks Proposal Archives

Toronto Skyline Proposal Photography – A little different than the usual CN Tower skyline, it’s a lovely above-city East End view that is in a tucked away location after a short nature walk that makes this spot feel extra romantic and special.

This Evergreen Brickworks Proposal was such a sweet one. And gosh dangit, was it ever a beautiful morning!! Get a load of that gorgeous sunrise glow.

Alex chose to take these photos at sunrise to minimize potential for other people in the photos – it also tends to be a popular spot for photos with the skyline view behind, so the goal was to get ahead of any others who would come that day for a chance at the spot.

The Big Event – How it Went Down!:
Alex planned to take Sydney for a walk where they had their first date, a trail by Evergreen Brickworks, under the pretence of taking brand photos for their trampoline exercise company, Jump n’ Jacked. (How cool and fun does that sound?)I was hanging around, seemingly just a random person taking photos of the nature and skyline. When they arrived with a couple of friends who started to take cell phone photos of them, I offered to take a few photos of them as well that I could send to them since I happened to have a camera.
Little did Sydney know I was hired by Alex in advance as their proposal photographer!
We got a few snaps of them just posing (like ‘About Us’ bio photos), but very soon the poses for the photos changed quite a bit – Alex got on one knee and Sydney’s face was absolutely priceless. I got to capture the special moment and her happy tear-full reaction in all its beautiful glory – so much love!! Just have a look through the photos – her emotion was so beautiful. And they way they embraced and looked at each other.. *sigh* it warms my heart reliving it. I freaking love photographing proposals!

Toronto Proposal Photographer | Olive Photography

Big congratulations to Alex & Sydney on their engagement!If you’re looking for a Toronto Proposal Photographer, I’m your gal!!

Feel free to also check out some other proposal photos at this same spot, different season!

Evergreen Brickworks Proposal | Abid & Safiah

Abid and Safiah have been together for 6 years and they’ve decided on forever ❤️

He planned sunrise proposal with a beautiful view at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto’s East End.
We met while the sun was still not out, and made the trek to the spot where he set up the items for the big moment.

He chose sunrise to help avoid the crowds because of Covid, and of course to have that special moment be private.

That morning he snuck out of bed extra early – he said he felt like he was tiptoeing past a sleeping dragon – had to be extra quiet! ha

When it was time, Safiah’s sister (who slept over that night) led the way to the surprise location where Abid had a speaker softly playing music, a heartfelt letter for her to read, and a scrabble board with the question – and possible answers – laid out. (Yes, No, or Hell No!) This was a reference to how he first told her he loves her through Scrabble years ago. So sweet.

He even brought a broom in case he had to sweep up some mess, and press-on nails because he knew Safiah hadn’t gotten a manicure during the pandemic and she may want to spruce up her nails for the photos. She didn’t end up using them, but how gosh-darned thoughtful!

As Safiah walked towards Abid you could feel the excitement and love from them both. Safiah cried happy tears and Abid had a smile from ear to ear. So much love.

He got down on one knee with the skyline view still twinkling as the sun hadn’t fully risen yet. It was really lovely. And of course, she said yes!

It was a privilege to photograph this momentous occasion for you both!
Congratulations again on your engagement Abid & Safiah!