Toronto Waterfront Proposal at RC Harris Water Treatment Plant | Karim & Zoya
Karim called one day saying he was hoping to propose to his girlfriend soon, but he needed help formulating a plan.
You could hear the excitement and anticipation in his voice.
He wanted something with a view, by some water. Something special, not too busy. Something memorable and impactful.
Originally he was considering a Toronto skyline view proposal, but when the hotel terraces with the best skyline views were closed due to Covid, we re-worked the idea.
He thought about maybe Casa Loma. I mentioned their permit fee and also that it could be busy with visitors around the spots he’d want to propose.
I sent him some other options, and when he checked out the RC Harris Water Treatment Plant he was sold.
RC Harris Water Treatment Plant is unlike any other place I’ve seen in Toronto! It has serious Ireland Castle vibes with it’s expansive building atop hilly green grass overlooking the water, and it has this perfect little pier which served as the perfect spot for him to pop the question.
We arrived about an hour before Zoya was set to get there.
There were more people this time, but they were so kind to clear the spot for the occasion.
Karim came with his cousin and they both set up a path of flower vases – such a sweet touch!
Zoya was spending the evening with her cousin – little did she know her cousin was leading her to this momentous occasion!
Zoya originally thought Karim was going to pop the question on Thursday – her friends kept confirming their plans for that night which she thought was out of the ordinary since they’re usually more spontaneous. So that gave her the impression that something might be up… It didn’t happen that night but JUST IN CASE she dressed nice each day after that. Luckily it happened not too long after on Saturday evening.
She noticed him on the pier, and with eyes locked on him she handed her cousin her purse and kept walking in disbelief.
When she reached him he took her hand, got down on one knee, and asked that question… she said yes!
I was shaking with excitement as I took the photos… I usually do – shooting proposals is SO dang exciting!
I’m so happy for these two and was so honoured to be the one to photograph these memories for them.
We had a mini sunset engagement session afterwards, and then I left them to enjoy their newly engaged bliss.
Apparently he even had friends and family awaiting at their decorated home to further celebrate – this guy thought about it all.
Congratulations again, Karim and Zoya! I’m so happy for you!
I sent him some other options, and when he checked out the RC Harris Water Treatment Plant he was sold.
RC Harris Water Treatment Plant is unlike any other place I’ve seen in Toronto! It has serious Ireland Castle vibes with it’s expansive building atop hilly green grass overlooking the water, and it has this perfect little pier which served as the perfect spot for him to pop the question.
We arrived about an hour before Zoya was set to get there.
There were more people this time, but they were so kind to clear the spot for the occasion.
Karim came with his cousin and they both set up a path of flower vases – such a sweet touch!
Zoya was spending the evening with her cousin – little did she know her cousin was leading her to this momentous occasion!
Zoya originally thought Karim was going to pop the question on Thursday – her friends kept confirming their plans for that night which she thought was out of the ordinary since they’re usually more spontaneous. So that gave her the impression that something might be up… It didn’t happen that night but JUST IN CASE she dressed nice each day after that. Luckily it happened not too long after on Saturday evening.
She noticed him on the pier, and with eyes locked on him she handed her cousin her purse and kept walking in disbelief.
When she reached him he took her hand, got down on one knee, and asked that question… she said yes!
I was shaking with excitement as I took the photos… I usually do – shooting proposals is SO dang exciting!
I’m so happy for these two and was so honoured to be the one to photograph these memories for them.
We had a mini sunset engagement session afterwards, and then I left them to enjoy their newly engaged bliss.
Apparently he even had friends and family awaiting at their decorated home to further celebrate – this guy thought about it all.
Congratulations again, Karim and Zoya! I’m so happy for you!
I always get excited when someone reaches out about photographing a proposal.
