A few firsts for me.

I was asked to officiate a wedding. (Thank you to Marissa and Dante Panucci.)

My daughter was asked to be the photographer. (So proud — she absolutely killed it.)

As both an officiant and a photographer, I experienced something rare — the chance to capture a moment I’d never been able to see before: the view from the officiant’s perspective.

Standing there, watching two people exchange vows, I saw what I’ve spent years photographing from the other side. It was humbling, emotional, and unexpectedly beautiful.