"They have different perspectives on understanding how the world works." That was the most memorable and meaningful comment from the priest during Elizabeth and Andrew's wedding ceremony.

Both of them are currently graduate students at Princeton University, yet their academic paths explore the world from very different perspectives. Elizabeth studies theology, while Andrew's research in physics focuses on black holes. The priest's words beautifully captured how two people can approach the same mystery of existence from different directions. Watching Elizabeth and Andrew begin their marriage, their harmony was unmistakable. His comment was also a reminder that throughout history, science and faith have often coexisted rather than conflicted. Many great physicists held deep religious or spiritual convictions, including Albert Einstein, Max Planck, and Werner Heisenberg.

Being a student or faculty member at Princeton University comes with a unique privilege: access to many of the university's historic buildings. As members of the Princeton community, Elizabeth and Andrew were able to hold their wedding ceremony in one of the beautiful chapels on campus. Elizabeth also spent the morning getting ready in a nearby university library.

During their portrait session, we were fortunate to photograph inside the library—a space that is normally accessible only to students and faculty. It was a rare opportunity to use such an extraordinary setting for wedding photography.

Princeton University is renowned for its Collegiate Gothic architecture. Some of its buildings are older than the United States itself, and several played a role in the nation's founding. During the American Revolutionary War, for example, Nassau Hall briefly served as General George Washington's headquarters after the Battle of Princeton.

The campus is stunning from the outside, with ivy-covered stone buildings, archways, and quiet courtyards. Stepping inside the libraries reveals an entirely different kind of beauty. Cathedral-like vaulted ceilings, warm wood paneling, and colorful stained-glass windows create an atmosphere that feels both grand and intimate. It is a place where history, scholarship, and architecture come together—an unforgettable backdrop for celebrating the beginning of a marriage.

Elizabeth and Andrew's wedding was woven together by music and art.

The first thing that caught my attention was the ensemble for the ceremony: oboe, trumpet, violin, and organ. It is an unusual combination for a wedding, but as the ceremony unfolded, I realized every instrument had been carefully chosen to complement the music. Their selections were thoughtful, intentional, and deeply meaningful.

I was equally surprised during the Catholic Mass when I discovered that the choir was not a hired ensemble, but Elizabeth's own family and friends. They sang with remarkable skill and confidence. Elizabeth's mother, father, sister, and brother all took part in the liturgy, each serving in a different role. Even Andrew joined the choir for one of the hymns. It was beautiful to witness a family so deeply connected through music, not simply as performers, but as participants in the celebration of their faith and their love.

Their artistry extended far beyond the ceremony. Elizabeth hand-painted a small framed painting for every guest as a wedding favor. Some guests even received personalized portraits based on their own photographs. It was an extraordinary gift of time, talent, and gratitude.

As the evening came to a close, Elizabeth surprised everyone by singing a love song to Andrew. It was the perfect ending to a wedding that had been filled with music from beginning to end.

Some couples express their love through words; others through gifts or acts of service. For Elizabeth and Andrew, music is their love language, and throughout their wedding day, it became the soundtrack that united their families, their friends, and their hearts.

Since the wedding took place on the historic campus of Princeton University, I chose to bring a roll of Kodak ColorPlus. Known for its classic, nostalgic look, ColorPlus traces its character back to one of Kodak's older color film emulsions. Its warm tones and subtle color palette felt like the perfect match for Princeton's timeless Gothic architecture, allowing the photographs to echo the atmosphere of a place where history and tradition are woven into every stone.