I’m currently in Vegas for WPPI, but the last week I’ve been in the Bahamas. Let’s just say it was hard to leave. You will see plenty more from this wedding when I get back home.



Modern Wedding Photography with a touch of Awesome
I’m currently in Vegas for WPPI, but the last week I’ve been in the Bahamas. Let’s just say it was hard to leave. You will see plenty more from this wedding when I get back home.



I travel quite a lot and I’ve found that I rarely whip out my digital camera anymore. And that’s a shame. To maintain your style, you want to keep shooting all the time, and it should be for fun. So in September last year I bought myself a medium format film camera, a Contax 645, and started taking photos for fun again, capturing the small things I saw around me, re-discovering colours and looking for compositions. In January this year I attended the Film Is Not Dead workshop in Melbourne with Jonathan Canlas.
These images were taken the last six months in Bali, Mexico, Sweden, NYC and Australia.
They’re all shot with the Contax 645 with a Planar 80mm f/2.0 and are straight out of camera. I used mainly Fuji 400H and one roll of Kodak Portra 400. Richard’s Photo Lab in LA developed and scanned the images.
Tomorrow I leave again. This time for for NYC, The Bahamas and WPPI in Las Vegas.
The Contax won’t leave my side.






































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These are breathtakingly beautiful Jonas. Just beautiful :)
All this does is confirm the fact that you are a lengend.
and jonathan canlas is one sexy beast.
it also confirms the fact that I can not spell LEGEND. ugh. lol
What Angela said. Love. Can I ask a silly question? How do you get film images on your blog? DO you scan them?
really great jonas
U are so my hero. I cant wait for Jon’s workshop in Seattle come July!
killer set, RPL rules, loving your film eye brother.
jonas! these are AMAZINGGG!! I love all of them!!! that girls feet with the apple.. ! and the girl with the stripey top!! ;) so cool to see your perspective through this camera! LOVE that corner building shot in NY.
angela: the lab scans them for you (if you want)
These are stunning. You’ve got such an amazing gift.
Holy cow! Film has such a rich, ‘real’, look to it. Amazing set of images, Jonas. It would make a bunch of sweet wall-art!
Really great stuff.
There’s just something awesome about film. Everytime I see it I get the urge to take out my old yashica again.
Nice work Jonas. :)
You dirt bag. Why you gotta be so good. Ha, love this stuff.
crazy beautiful!–when is your film workshop? :)
Truly exquisite Jonas. Seeing things through your eyes makes me happy :)
Quick question, for all the ones you took outside of the workshop – were you using the sekonic or the in camera meter?
oh my Jonas! You are amazing. There is something quite surreal about seeing the images of a scene you were actually present at,.. seeing the way you saw it through your camera is fabulous! My heart actually skipped a beat when I saw my Lucy girl amongst your amazing images. You are blessed with an amazing gift and I am so glad I got to meet you and witness it. xxxxx
I love to see how you’re always growing.
life looks full of wonder through your Contax camera. Happy travels dude!
Wicked. And totally fits the style of all the rest of your work. I’m buying a piggy bank and loading it up until I can buy a kick-ass medium format.
These are the goods Jonas! Film + Jonas = Extra Awesomeness.
I love seeing the world through your eyes! and not just because you have seen way more of it than me :) mostly because you capture things with such honesty and realism the viewer takes away a little of the experience with them, just superb!
LOL! This is just crazy!! It doesn’t get any better Jonas, wonderful vision! Jonathan looks happy as well.
these are great jonas.
oh lord I think I just choked when I saw Jonathan’s shot….that HAS to be his new profile shot. You my friend are the MASTER!!!! I salut you x
These are incredible Jonas!! Love love love them! Any tips for metering for landscapes? You’re so spot on! Ps did u get ur Contax screen brightened? I literally have half my images out of focus per roll and that’s worrisome. :(
Katie: All the landscapes were shot using the camera meter. Since I shot 400H I overexposed them roughly 2 stops. I haven’t bought the brighter screen yet, but I will. I had MANY shots out of focus too.
Leah: I started using the Sekonic at the workshop.
wonderful!! really beautiful, something extra special about film! I can’t wait to attend the Canlas workshop over summer! I was curious about focusing too, sounds like it’s a tad difficult to get in focus…
Have just fallen in love with your photos all over again. Love them and makes me want to try film!
Nice work man! So happy to see others shooting film still :)
ps your little ones looks like a little ginger bread man, so cute I could eat him!!!
Just when I thought you couldn’t get any better, you bust out the film camera… NICE. (and Jon & Tavis are both so silly. tho thilly!!!)
wowowowwowowowowowowowowowow love these, the light is so crisp, looks like they have been sprinkled lightly with grain and texture… great to see your journey with film FAB.joanna
as IF!
This is ridonkulous, you are seriously a beast. I feel like dying.
Thanks for depressing me beyond belief you amazing amazehead. Grrrrrrrrr.
i got chills looking at this set. so intense…
thanks for the inspiration. phew!
j.
Jonas, these are just gorgeous. I love seeing the way you look at a scene, especially one that I was present at, like Janine said. Crazy cool.
I’ve missed this…
Muy lindas, gran juguete te compraste. Salu2.
these pictures are so gorgeous. I can’t really express what I think about this photos!
Me too, love Contax 645 with 80 2.0!!
Damn…such beautiful shots! Makes me want to learn to shoot film. The dynamic range and color are phenomenal. Very nice dude.
Vision + Passion + Creativity.
Awesome images JP!
Good stuff Jonas, definitely a certain quality to these.
I think Annette Wilson (in the comments above) said it best : Thanks for depressing me beyond belief you amazing amazehead. Yeah. That’s how I feel. I will now go bury my camera and hang up my hat. Amazoid work.
Wow! These are all amazing. I just love Jonathan, and you must have had the time of your life at that workshop. He has a heart of gold.
Wow Jonas, what lovely images. I love shooting film for personal work too and have long considered a Contax as a way to make it easier (currently shooting an m645). It is always so nice to get the film back after you have let go the experience of recording the image; like seeing the image again in the viewfinder.
fellow FINDer here. lovely images Jonas. look forward to meeting you at WPPI.
you’re so cool
WOW! You made me wish to buy a Contax! ;-)
Sweet jesus Jonas. Nice work. Very nice.
They’re gorgeous.
What I found interesting is that your composition style is different in this set from what I’ve gotten used to.
amazing images! That last shot is priceless!
fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhh.
wow.
Det här är helt fantastiskt. Jag tappar andan. Och gråter glädjetårar.
These are gorgeous! Love the colors and depth!
Every single shot is flawless. U’re amazing!! ;)
wow. i love these!!! you are right that it’s so important to shoot for fun and for yourself. i have been trying to do that lately too! :D
i love your work!!
Beautiful! Love the Contax! So…when you travel with it, do you keep things simple and use the in camera meter, or an external light meter?
Ok, you and Jonathan had convinced me! I’ll try to use a Zenith camera that is kept somewhere at home. Let’s see what I can do with it ;)
By the way, the photos are amazingly beautiful, no matter digital or film camera you use. Bravo Jonas!!!
Loverly! The film is looking good. Nice little tour around the world. Enjoy your next set of adventures!
I keep watching the Contax 645′s when they come up on eBay and I haven’t actually taken the plunge. I would love to though. Been in love with the look of Jose & Elizabeth’s work on that camera for a couple years. These shots are lovely. I love the colour and yet they are still YOUR style. nice.
Stupid question.. but isn’t medium format film square? Lovely stuff.
Wonderful set! Amaznig images!
:) The colours are beautiful.
hoooooooly moooooly! you make me shivery shiver! :) i love these. hot diggity, JP. hot diggity.
what a great series! my fave is the one of your little boy in the kitchen.
Ooooo baby. Those Fuji colors, they get me every time. Beautiful.
thoroughly enjoyed going through these now that i’ve been playing with a contax myself! love the NYC images.
Amazing what a lack of an anti-aliasing filter and a good film stock will look like. Add to that your great style and eye for composition and you have some really fantastic images. What did they poeple on the airplane do when you whipped out the 645? I can just imagine everyone with their camera phones and you bust out the beast to get a window shot. ;-)
love, love, love all of these images. will always be in awe of film and now so inspired to get a contax. :)
When I go back to Sweden again on holiday I’ll bring my old Hasselblad back here to London. Love that feeling to wait and see the results of shooting with film.
farout man! amazing work!
outstanding work! Love your portraits
Great work!
One thing made me think and wonder. These “straight out of camera” film scans are pretty consistent with your digital work, mix it up and I will have hard time telling the difference. Is it something RPL did specifically for you, based on the look of your work?
Jauhien
I want to be in the top picture right now. I might give an arm or a leg to be laying in that hammock on the beach. Sigh. Alas I’m in PA, USA freezing my tail end off. :(
Amazing series of pictures, keep up the great work, I enjoy looking at you updates
Really superb!Jonas.
Whowa! that is some seriously deep snow! London got snow last year but nothing this deep! Great work Jonas.
Your work never seizes to amaze me. Thanks for inspiring Jonas. Stay awesome.
I suddenly want a medium format film camera so, so badly.
AMAZING–just killer work, dude!
Love the picture of the Cola bottle… so simple!
Cuddle shot under the tree is FAV!
Incredibly inspiring imagery.
Excellent stuff to say the least…
Beautiful images. The last one makes me laugh and shake my head :)
Lovely photos! This makes me want to kick my Contax 645 savings into high gear.
These are magical. Absolutely breathtaking. I just love talented people.
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awe yeah
gosh, you make me miss Bali so much. Great job too (not like you need the affirmation :-))!
These are phenom. I want to see the detail of her dresses! They look real nice.
whoa. What a gloriously amazing wedding! These surfers have got some serious style. Love it as always Jonas.
FACE DOWN!!
Who wouldn’t want to use this as the model for their wedding. Perfect. Just perfect.
i am in love with thiss wedding, the couple are just so gorgeous, everything about it is stunning! AMAZING photography! fabulous job to everyone involved xxxx
Great post man! Beautiful place, I love Bali.
you’re the best of the best.
Killer! A lot to love in these shots mate.
Could browse your images all day and these were no exception! Was considering a holiday to bali in July but you have made my mind up……definitely going!
I am giddy with excitement at all the recent posts! Such emotional and inspring photos Jonas, thank you!
now this looks like fun!
your work is so special Jonas. i hope it fills you with joy and fulfillment; as it should!
wow!!!! what a dream wedding in paradise!
all the way. damn dude.
yep! That there’s an awesome wedding. JP you are so good!
Some of your finest work to date, which is really saying something. Your stuff just keeps getting better.
Man. This is money from the first shot to the last. Hatten av. :)
Wow…speechless, just beautiful
AWESOME!!! AWESOME!!! AWESOME!! JONAS in BALI makes awesome photos
I usually am very impressed with your blogs but don’t leave a comment. I’m not usually one to comment but I was amazed with this one so here I am. These people are awesomely different and along with their props and your skills Jonas, makes the photos what they are! Amazing!
your skills are many my good sir.. looks like an awesome party :)
Breath taking! The shot of them standing on the pool looking out at the ocean is just epic. Love it.
I love it so much when people show who they are in their wedding celebrations….perfect.
Effing brilliant!! I could almost smell the ocean…..
Dude this wedding looks like it was a blast. I am loving the face down in the sand. too funny. And the rest of it is just plain amazing. I am always astounded by your consistency.
You inspire me brotha.
Amazing. I can’t believe those shots of the doves, and the fire twirlers are great, too. I always love when you have a new blog post up.
Love the party images! Must have been a fun night!
very cool Mr Peterson, very cool.
just beautiful Jonas!
this is by far the best wedding i have seen in months. well done.
What a privilege to see the record of this celebration.
What a truly magical wedding. Blown away.
Jonas always my inspiration
holy f@#$ balls. you’re making the rest of us look bad, and so are your clients.
I wish I was invited – that looked awesome! BEAUTIFUL shots.
Love the tilt and shift action! Amazing location.
holy smokes. this is absolutely amazing and perfect soundtrack too.
jonas i dont think they could have found a better photographer for this kind of day. a lovely, perfect match for sure.
I can’t think of a word that describes how absolutely awesome this wedding is. May just be my favorite wedding ever. REALLY makes me want to be so much better.
Dude.. You’re freakin incredible.. Such an amazing wedding
Nailed another one.
Amazing
Jonas, you are beyond talented. Wow.
Frick, JP. Next time I’m coming with to help you. Even if you don’t need help. So. Good.
This took me somewhere special.
I love this so much
Crazy awesome as ever JP…
goose bumps and then tears, that’s what your photos do…beautiful intimate personal wedding love….
You’ve outdone yourself this time Jonas. Well done.
So so breath taking and beautiful – just love it
you can really feel the atmosphere – one of the best photo sets so far
DUUUUUDDDDEEEEE!
Stellar. No words.
such a wonderful feeling clicking the play button and hearing the first notes of hazelton. perfect song for this wedding, loved it!
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gorgeous. you the man
I find myself sat here, smiling, as if this is my very own wedding. I love it. Love, love, love it.
incredible… I have not other words.
Please can you post the actual location of this wedding in Bali?
WOW….. Those are amazing!
Does anyone know how he make his post-procesing?
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So awesome, wow!
Simply mind blowing.
Some of your best storytelling. Fantastic.
simply amazing.artistic and romantic .
best to you
Jag slutar aldrig hänföras av dina bilder!
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LOL… dude has a tramp stamp.
Stunning work! The photo alone where the vows are taking place into the sunset (I think its called williams158) is worth about a billion words. It says to me ‘go to Bali right now’.
I hope you get your wish to go to buenos aires soon!
Stunning work! The photo alone where the vows are taking place into the sunset (u called it willimas158) is worth about a billion words. It says to me ‘go to Bali right now!’
I hope you get your wish to go to Buenos Aires soon!
Wow- what a unique wedding. You did a great job with it.
What a beautiful wedding! Great photographs as always!
I love the color and life an in the images, Jonas.
Jonas…you are simply amazing at what you do. I can’t wait till you photograph my wedding in Bali…counting down the days!!!
Message in a bottle? What a great idea. I especially loved their surfboard motif around the bride and groom. Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple. makes me want to visit Bali.
Jonas
You are so lucky to be paid to cover these way out weddings. Power to you.
Steve
I heart Jonas Peterson.
This wedding is immense and the couple are insanely attractive!
I am getting married in Bali next year, if only I could afford you Jonas. These shots are simply beautiful.
oh my gosh this rocks. her dresses are amazing, the location is amazing, and your view is killer jonas. well done
Jeg er egentlig ganske tom for ord. Vakkert og veldig veldig rørende. Tusen takk.
I love the storytelling in your images. The purples in the skies at sunset = amazing.
Exquisite! And what an amazingly stylish couple. I’m digging her native american – bohemian – Surf chick attire!
Amazing. that is all. thank you for sharing.
Wow. What a wedding. Such style. Great work.
These photos are all stunning! And what a gorgeous couple too!
How dreamy! So fun and exotic!
Jow dreamy! So fun and exotic!
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The word of the day is splendiferous, after looking at this wedding. The bride, groom, location and of course your photography are top shelf. Beautiful work, Jonas.
breathtaking. (also, your brides ALWAYS have amazingly unique dresses! I loved this one!)
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Beautiful pictues of wonderful moments!
Bine
Beautiful pictues of wonderful moments!
Bine
Amazing work, as always Jonas.
what an amazing celebration you have captured perfectly here :)
Holy zandroid. What a stunning collection of images, So much love and emotion. Looking at your images just softens the heart and inspires me to greater heights.
Wow, this is a F-ing amazing wedding.
You are genious, jonas!
I often taking shoot for wedding in this place and now you are inspiring me more…..!
Thank you, Jonas!
AW
You are genious, JP!
I often taking shoot for wedding in this place and now you are inspiring me more…..!
Thank you, JP!
AW
Jonas these are just spectacular. Are the night time photos using a flash with a zoomed in head or a different light source? Or is it done in post?
Wow,I am just speechless.Great!
Ridiculously lovely images! :)
Great wedding!! Loving the emotions!! :) Fabulous as always! You are genious!
Awesome! Bali is truely beautiful!
Incredible coverage, and wonderful reception image! nicely done
You can really feel the love in these: the couple’s and yours for them. Somehow, you made paradise look even better.
How does so much talent reside in one person? genius.
I am speechless… Beautiful pictures!
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Fan vad vackert!!
Och dina bilder är som vanligt helt fantastiska och galet bra!!
Så galet vackert och dian bilder är som alltid helt makalösa.
Man blir mållös….
its really amazing one.. speechless photographs.. thanks for sharing..
really interesting.. very amazing pictures.. thanks for the inspiration
Stunned! Amazing. What great ideas for a wedding. It seemed so relaxed and magical. I love the message in the bottle, the traditional costume (I assume…I don’t know Bali) and the releasing of the doves. Definitely sharing this on my blog! xoxo
What a beautiful wedding! Love the party pics looks like so much fun! We’re getting married this coming November in Bali as well. Do you mind sharing if they have a DJ or master of ceremony sort of thing to organise such a fun party? We’d love to have their vendor if possible.
Beatiful wedding party! Any chance to share which party organiser they used?
you are demig-d of wedding photography
You have captured the feeling of this surfer wedding perfectly ….awesome!
So amazing! I just love all of your work so so much! you are a true inspiration in all that you do – from one photographer to another, your work is just gorgeous!
This wedding is so amazing! Your photos are so amazing!!!!! You are such a true inspiration- from one photographer to another- your images are just gorgeous! :D
Looks like a fun wedding. You have done a great job.
AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING, great work, good luck :)
absolutely stunning!!! Bali looks like a fabulous wedding destination.
Looks like a beautiful wedding! Those motion shots are great!
AWESOME!!!I want to have your work in my living room wall hanger..
Sorry, I don’t speak English well, but it’s wonderful! Your work is inspiring!
And the newlyweds – a beautiful couple =).
complete envy of her! and beautiful photography! x
Hi,
is there any chance you can pass a message onto Sammy and Mandy for me? My cousin is getting married in Bali this year and we are looking for the cane/bamboo lanterns that are on the tables but can’t seem to find them!
I would love to get in touch with Sammy and Mandy to find out where they got the lanterns from?
You can have them contact me on my email – [email protected]
thanks!
Angela.










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That first image is a mindbender. Love the party shot… You are a master of those.
a master of all you do too.
The chandelier on the clothesline. Gold. Your idea? Some great captures Jonas, very, very classy…
Beautiful photos as usual. That first photo is classic! Love the first dance and reception shots. Great work Jonas.
Who ever though that an old Hills Hoist Clothes Line could be so rad huh? :P
A sense of humour, a shed, a hills hoist and that beautiful light. A whole lot of Australia wrapped up in one awesome photo series.
Did he cut his thumb? A great portrait.
wicked. awesome. me likey.
again WOW
i love 1. picture, great ;)
Fancy stuff there.
loves it!
What’s the story behind the thumb shot?
That’s pretty funny! I’m sure there’s a good story behind the thumb thing.
Beautiful photos!
i LOVE your style! i cant help but use you as inspiration. thanks for being awesome
I love the light’s effect on the two dancers.
second and last image FTW.
Excellent photos!!
Your lighting shots are brilliant
Love the chandelier and hill hoist! Blog love from Canberra!
The thumb shot is simply one crazy, funny fella mucking about during the shoot. I was a lucky member of the invite list. A superb wedding and as you all can see, amazing photos to capture it.
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Cherie Betts - Beautiful!
Janine - The colour of that ocean! Divine.
Camilla - Oh my. Makes me wonder why the hell I choose to live my life in a place where it’s 13- today…
Beautiful shots. Thank’s for sharing other captures than wedding-photos.
morenica - Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz got married there too :)
By the way, I like the small can with a picture of a little girl next to…is that a chili sauce?
morenica - Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz got married there too. Anyway, I like the small can with the picture of a little girl next to the the…is that a chili sauce?
Luis - Inspirational seeing indeed.
Amanda Basteen - Dude. The last shot kills me. I can’t wait to see them and I’m jealous on top of it. :D
RumShopRyan - Wow. great photos. I just back from Harbour Island about a month ago. Amazing beach and really enjoyed my meal at Romora Bay Resort and drinks and Sip Sip!
Cheers
Dave - Lovely photos Jonas.
Brian Kraft - Nice salty prelude. I look forward to more tropical goodness from this.
Sarah D. - aahhh, lovely.
maxpell - thanks for your photos!
sam hurd - killer. looking forward to the rest of the set :)
Andreas - This blogg is absolutely great. The photos are absolutely stunning. I wish I would ever learn to take pictures which are only half as beautiful as yours…
ken kienow - i know i haven’t commented in awhile, but i just wanted you to know that yours is one of the only blogs that i leave google reader to view each post for. i make a big deal out of viewing a jonas peterson post.
Carola - Lovely photos from the Bahamas. Well done!
Oh, and the container with the little girl on is not chili sauce, it is salt. :) Although I use that container almost every day I never realized it was so pretty. Thank you.
brooke - gorgeous. that last shot is dreamlike – can’t wait to see more!
Ashley Gillett - I love the simple composition and the color of these photos. The tiny sliver of blue water in the last one is perfect. :)
François Bergeron - Can’t wait to see more!
Caroline Ghetes - That last shot is very interesting to me, for some reason. Nice! : )
Eric Kotara - The last picture is perfect!!!
kristen - kewl.
Bingo Molle - been to this place. just as beautiful as the pictures let me tell you.
Daniel Stark - beauty
Isabelle - Den andra bilden, jag dör vad vackert.
Samuel Burns - the last pic is deliciously soft and wonderful!