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Real wedding | Jarred Eid | 29 May 2019

Nothing ordinary: A Rainy Day Wedding Tale With minimal direction and maximal authenticity, we allowed ourselves to be swept away by the current of emotion.

In the ephemeral dance of life, there are moments that etch themselves into the fabric of our existence, transcending the ordinary and illuminating the profound. Such was the case on that fateful day when Samantha & Phil's love story unfolded amidst the backdrop of a rainy sky and the shelter of an underground carpark.

Through ornate iron railings, the couple views a rain-soaked waterfront and moored boat.

Phil, a great and resident of Australian radio, and Samantha, a soul attuned to the subtleties of life, were not content with basic photographs to capture the essence of their union. They sought something deeper, a narrative that would resonate as a timeless work of art, evoking emotion, provoking introspection, and leaving an indelible mark on the soul. There was nothing ordinary about it.

A silhouetted couple stands together before a geometric lattice backdrop, holding hands during their wedding ceremony.

As their photographer, I found myself drawn into their world.

Together, we embarked on a sort of exploration and revelation, guided by our intuition and the gentle cadence of the day.

The rain, far from a hindrance, became a god-send.

Seeking refuge in the shelter of an underground carpark which sounds a lot less romantic, we found ourselves in a space where time seemed to stand still, and the outside world faded into obscurity.

Bride and groom stand before a wall of geometric glass blocks in a concrete underpass.

With minimal direction, we allowed ourselves to be swept away by the current of emotion.

Phil's magnetic presence and Samantha's quiet grace became the focal points of our time together, capturing moments of raw vulnerability and deep connection.

Silhouetted couple against a gridded window, the groom tenderly adjusting the bride's veil.
Bride in white lace dress and flower crown stands at a textured brick wall with the groom behind her.
Bride in lace and flower crown looks at groom under a concrete shelter.

As Samantha & Phil stepped into the next chapter of their journey together, they were captivating. I was actually challenged by their unconventional expression of love. They pushed each other, teased each other and held each other whilst maintaining their independence.

Bride in white dress and flower crown looks back at groom under a concrete underpass.
Bride in floral crown and groom stand near wooden wall with flowers.
Bride in white and groom in dark suit stand together in a modern architectural interior with white columns.
Bride and groom stand together in a bright minimalist interior space.
Bride and groom embrace under a curved modern building with rain falling on the ground.

I took a back seat, remained quiet and let them do their thing.

The magic manifested before my eyes and they taught me so much about love, interdependence and identity.

It’s moments like this that I realise that this weird job is surreal and something I do for deeper reasons than an exchange of a service.

Bride and groom kiss in silhouette on their rainy wedding day.
Bride and groom embrace in silhouette against bright light through a latticed window.