Timeless Architecture Meets Modern Love

Michael and Melanie chose Knox College for their Toronto engagement photoshoot, and it couldn’t have been a more perfect setting. This historic landmark, nestled within the University of Toronto, is known for its Gothic Revival architecture — grand stone arches, symmetrical staircases, and vaulted ceilings that create an atmosphere of quiet romance.

Despite the early-March chill, the couple’s warmth and laughter brought the stone corridors to life. The light filtering through the tall windows softened the stone texture and gave the entire session a cinematic, timeless feel — exactly what we love capturing as Toronto engagement photographers.

Creating Connection Through Atmosphere

Knox College offers both indoor and outdoor engagement photography opportunities, which makes it ideal for unpredictable Toronto weather. Inside, the moody golden light and intricate details allowed for intimate, emotional portraits. Outside, the soft winter tones complemented Melanie’s elegant white dress and Michael’s classic black suit perfectly.

At the start, the couple was a bit shy — as most people are in front of the camera — but once we began talking, joking, and letting the natural flow of their relationship unfold, everything clicked. What followed were genuine moments of tenderness, laughter, and quiet love that told their story effortlessly.

A Seamless Blend of Architecture and Emotion

Every turn in Knox College offers a new perspective: grand staircases, arched hallways, and light spilling through centuries-old windows. We used these architectural lines to frame Michael and Melanie naturally, creating compositions that feel cinematic yet real — a hallmark of our documentary-editorial photography style.

It was such an honor not only to capture their engagement but also to later document their wedding day. Sessions like this remind us why we love photographing love stories in Toronto — every couple brings their own energy to the city’s most iconic locations.

Wedding planner: Enaya Rabba Events Instagram: @enayarabbaevents
Location: Knox College Instagram: @knoxcollegeca

If you’d like to see more engagement stories from Toronto and beyond, explore our full photography portfolio.

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Michael & Melanie’s Engagement Session at Knox College

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March 7, 2025

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