Rain, Fog, and a Quiet Wedding at Home: Su-May & Jack in Singapore

When Su-May began planning her wedding, she turned to ChatGPT—not for a guest list or mood board, but for a photographer.

She uploaded images that resonated with her and asked what style they were. The AI identified them as “fine art documentary” and listed a few names working in Singapore. After reviewing portfolios and narrowing it down, she reached out to me.

Her brief was simple: she loved my work and trusted the process.

The ceremony was held in the function room of her and Jack’s condo. It was a small gathering—just the people who truly mattered. Su-May, who recently started her own home baking business, made the cake herself. Jack’s family flew in from Kent.

A few days before, I visited the space to get a sense of the light. I suggested we rely on natural daylight from the floor-to-ceiling windows, and turn off the house lights entirely.

On the wedding day, it rained. Constantly. The windows fogged up, muting the light even more. Our plan for portraits outdoors was no longer possible. So we adapted. We used the ceremony florals as a backdrop, stayed inside, and leaned into the quiet.

In many ways, it gave the portraits a studio-like quality. But nothing felt staged. The photos are exactly what the day felt like: calm, present, and grounded in meaning.

Sometimes, rain changes everything. Other times, it softens what’s already there.

For couples planning something personal—whether in a villa or your own home—I’d love to hear from you.