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Monthly Archives: August 2011
It’s strange.
I’ve sat down a number of times the last couple of weeks to write something about my last three months. But every time I have erased the post before publishing it. I don’t know why really. The whole experience has had a profound impact on me and now that spring is here in Australia and the wedding season is taking off again, I bring that with me.
I just can’t put my finger on what exactly happened and what it is that I’m taking with me.
It was more than a trip, more than a chain of cities and places, more than the people I met. It has lifted me and I’m still trying to find a way to articulate what it was all about. As I publish some of the work from these three months, I’m sure things will become clearer, even for me. Sometimes I actually have to sit down and gather my thoughts and I find that writing about it always helps me. Writing has always given me a strange focus, words pour out on the paper and when I’m done, I’m almost always surprised. Both writing and photography work the same way for me, it’s a very subconscious craft. I don’t think much (read: at all) when I write or take photos. I just…write or…shoot. More often than not I’m surprised with the outcome. The results are always more focused and succinct than I am.
I said I’d write more, so I am. Damnit, I am.
I’ve started working on some personal projects, I’m shooting more editorial work and I’m sitting down to evaluate the three workshops/seminars I did this summer in Europe and the US.
There’s stuff happening.
Plans are being drawn up in the basement of my brain.
I’ll tell you more about it soon.
August 29, 2011 - 12:51 pm
take me with you.
August 29, 2011 - 12:57 pm
You’re one of the reasons why I enjoy photography so much (and the direction I have found myself heading towards). You’re such an avid writer and the sharing of your thoughts has gifted me with much learning.
August 29, 2011 - 12:59 pm
Looking forward to more.
August 29, 2011 - 1:20 pm
foiSDFJDSiofj
you make me excited about life. thanks for doing that.
August 29, 2011 - 7:24 pm
That’s not good man, we want to know now…
August 30, 2011 - 12:29 am
I simply like you.
August 30, 2011 - 2:27 am
Bring it.
August 30, 2011 - 4:07 am
Mer Jonas åt folket!!! :D
August 30, 2011 - 4:52 am
Soon please. Missed you!
August 30, 2011 - 8:43 pm
“. I don’t think much when I write or take photos. I just…write or…shoot. More often than not I’m surprised with the outcome. The results are always more focused and succinct than I am.” So true. And succinct.
August 31, 2011 - 12:47 am
Jonas, still loving & in awe of all that you do! Though you really shouldn’t be too hard on yourself when it comes to ‘writing more’ or ‘blogging more’ etc – there’s only so much you can do with what little time is left after spreading it over work/family/people/spirituality. Write for you, not us :-)
August 31, 2011 - 5:09 pm
Well said- I always think the best and most creative photography and writing comes from a subconsious, instinctive place- some call it the superconscious mind… thanks for sharing your thoughts :)
September 5, 2011 - 7:02 pm
Bless you! :)
September 16, 2011 - 5:17 pm
i like :D…
September 16, 2011 - 11:46 pm
someone listens to The National.
There’s too much to say about this wedding. About Rachel and Jeff. About…everything. How they contacted me. How I knew I had to shoot their wedding. No matter what. I’m having dinner at a bar at LAX with drunk travelers around me while I’m trying to pick a frame from the other day. And it’s more or less impossible. One frame feels inadequate, but sometimes less is more.
August 16, 2011 - 1:44 pm
one is perfection.
August 16, 2011 - 1:46 pm
please sir, can i have some more?
August 16, 2011 - 1:46 pm
beautiful.
August 16, 2011 - 1:47 pm
Incredible. I can only imagine what the rest of the wedding looks like.
August 16, 2011 - 1:47 pm
Unreal Jonas! You’re one of the best bro.
August 16, 2011 - 1:48 pm
one speaks volumes
August 16, 2011 - 1:48 pm
The bird makes that image for me, great timing!
August 16, 2011 - 1:49 pm
WOW
August 16, 2011 - 1:51 pm
holy moly! this is fantastic!
August 16, 2011 - 1:55 pm
Wow. This reminds me of the Princess Bride. It’s like surreal, cinematic. Incredible. The way the trees mimic their body language. You are a madman Jonas!
August 16, 2011 - 1:55 pm
it took me a few secs to notice the two trees hugging, just like the couple. Good eye, great photo.
August 16, 2011 - 1:56 pm
mind blown. I imagine picking one was difficult, but I think you picked the best one. this is one of my favorite photos I’ve ever seen. beautiful, beautiful, beautiful….
August 16, 2011 - 1:56 pm
Incredible. Notice how the trees are flowing with the shape of the couples bodies, crazy. It’s like a puzzle.
August 16, 2011 - 1:58 pm
Sigh.
August 16, 2011 - 1:59 pm
Jeepers.
August 16, 2011 - 2:02 pm
so much emotion in one image. your job is done.
August 16, 2011 - 2:03 pm
beautiful. love the bird :)
August 16, 2011 - 2:13 pm
Man… wtf… I swear… this just ain’t fair. :)
August 16, 2011 - 2:14 pm
love!
August 16, 2011 - 2:14 pm
Amazing, you’re always out doing yourself. The bird adds unbelievable to an already incredible photo.
August 16, 2011 - 2:18 pm
too good Jonas
August 16, 2011 - 2:20 pm
Stunning love the trees and the bird flying in right on time, good one
August 16, 2011 - 2:22 pm
completely, utterly, breathtaking.
August 16, 2011 - 2:35 pm
Jonas, the gift you give to your clients … it’s just astonishing.
August 16, 2011 - 2:41 pm
Wow, wow – can’t find words…. astonishing
August 16, 2011 - 2:44 pm
This blows my mind.
August 16, 2011 - 2:48 pm
stunning………
speechless……
j.
August 16, 2011 - 3:05 pm
Your work is ridiculously inspirational, Jonas. I love it.
August 16, 2011 - 3:47 pm
Whoah. That is one perfect moment.
August 16, 2011 - 3:49 pm
Absolute perfection! :-)
August 16, 2011 - 3:50 pm
Breathtaking. The most moving picture. And still so tranquile.
August 16, 2011 - 3:53 pm
So much positive energy in this image. Sidenote: reminds me of The Princess Bride for some reason. Couldn’t be better, Jonas. Thank you for sharing this. :)
August 16, 2011 - 4:04 pm
Wow! Blew me away. x
August 16, 2011 - 4:11 pm
Wow! Den är helt fantastisk!
August 16, 2011 - 4:31 pm
love.love.love
August 16, 2011 - 4:56 pm
Lucky bird, stunning photo..
You are truly a great inspiration!
August 16, 2011 - 5:05 pm
Nu dör jag lite. Oh my god, this is beautiful.
August 16, 2011 - 5:20 pm
absolutely stunning! every day i come here hoping to see new photos. you are the best wedding photographer i know and i’ve already told my friends that when i someday get married – i will hold the wedding in my living room wearing a jumpsuit ’cause i’ll be spending my last dime just to get you there! and even if they would be held in a living room , im so sure you’ll make those photos amazing. your every single frame takes my breath away. thank you.
August 16, 2011 - 5:28 pm
Far Out Man!
August 16, 2011 - 5:41 pm
Stunning. What a story told in one shot.
August 16, 2011 - 5:42 pm
Dude. DUUUUUDE.
This is incredible.
August 16, 2011 - 5:46 pm
Breathtaking. The kind of picture that will hang on their wall, and their children’s wall, and for future generations. Just breathtaking.
August 16, 2011 - 5:48 pm
På senare tiden har du inte uppdaterat lika flitigt, men när du väl gör det, blir det med en sån här bild. Riktigt inspirerande!
August 16, 2011 - 5:54 pm
This time – less is more!!!! WOW!!!!!
August 16, 2011 - 6:17 pm
Absolutely.Amazing.
August 16, 2011 - 7:15 pm
Jonus – I am from Manchester, England and I have been following your work for a good while. I just want to thank you for the joy of your photographs, I am a photographer too and your work is so inspirational, I have already told my Mrs that your the one to shoot our wedding when I pop the question (soon) – Lets hope her Dad has not spent the wedding funds – ha ha!!
This image is just beautiful!!
Take care man – Damian
August 16, 2011 - 7:29 pm
Truly inspirational Jonas, one of your best yet I think – and that IS saying something with your high standards! I don’t know how you keep doing it…
August 16, 2011 - 7:35 pm
Jag är så förundrad över dina foton, speciellt detta! Totalt oslagbart!!
August 16, 2011 - 7:37 pm
Oh my (freakin’ goodness).
August 16, 2011 - 8:05 pm
holy cow! what did this bird think he’s doing? flying for perfection or what?! :D
August 16, 2011 - 8:46 pm
Wow. One is just divine.
August 16, 2011 - 8:56 pm
Jeebus.. That’s just. Wow!
August 16, 2011 - 8:59 pm
beautiful, fella
August 16, 2011 - 9:00 pm
Jag saknar ord.
August 16, 2011 - 9:02 pm
ps, i hope you gave that bird a good tip afterwards. #timing
August 16, 2011 - 9:49 pm
speechless
August 16, 2011 - 10:12 pm
Wow! Now i really want to get married!
August 16, 2011 - 10:27 pm
One of the best wedding photos ever;)
August 16, 2011 - 11:17 pm
OMG! Jonas, this is an incredible picture! You are fantastic,to make these moments so amazing, for us to see.
August 16, 2011 - 11:19 pm
That pic is incredible!
August 16, 2011 - 11:49 pm
Dude.
August 17, 2011 - 12:00 am
This is incredible dude! Pretty sure you came up with some insane shots for this wedding. Just a feeling… ;)
August 17, 2011 - 12:18 am
amazing
August 17, 2011 - 12:50 am
Wow…just wow.
August 17, 2011 - 1:05 am
Great shot
August 17, 2011 - 1:10 am
I’m sure it will be hanging on someone’s wall someday soon.
August 17, 2011 - 2:56 am
stunning
August 17, 2011 - 3:21 am
incredible!
August 17, 2011 - 4:33 am
this is really amazing…i’m looking forward to see more! GREAT WORK!
August 17, 2011 - 6:02 am
WOW! This photo is breathtakingly beautiful. Less is definitely more with this shot. I love everything about it, the colors, the trees, the couple, the bird…
August 17, 2011 - 6:56 am
som vanligt fantastiskt.
sätt dig nu på ett plan till göteborg och lär mig hur man gör. ;-)
August 17, 2011 - 7:55 am
sometimes I just wanna slap u. Now would be one of those times. Brilliant image dude. I kinda think it is impossible for it to be better.
August 17, 2011 - 8:19 am
This is possibly the most stunning wedding photo I have ever seen. Perfect.
August 17, 2011 - 9:16 am
Oh wow. Just…oh wow. :)
August 17, 2011 - 9:26 am
It all comes together so beautifully. But it’s your eye that always seems to see what’s so often missed.
August 17, 2011 - 11:07 am
Wow I love the bird, did you add that in? Cool Work!!
August 17, 2011 - 11:51 am
I know you know it, but this is crazy special.
August 17, 2011 - 12:05 pm
It is enough to make me gasp and my heart race…
August 17, 2011 - 2:18 pm
Perfect.
August 17, 2011 - 2:35 pm
Dearest Jonas, Jeff and I saw this and cried for a long time. I think one of the most healing things in life is seeing yourself through someone else’s eyes, when they see you with love and compassion. It is clear that you see people as whole beings. You see the depth and complexity of each of us, you bring it inside yourself and then you turn it towards us again. This image says an equal amount about you as it does us. You are a beautiful soul Jonas, thank you.
August 17, 2011 - 2:53 pm
Awesome…..
August 17, 2011 - 3:08 pm
one will do .. but more is great too! absolutely beautiful shot!
August 17, 2011 - 3:45 pm
you’re a genius
August 17, 2011 - 3:49 pm
Gåshud!
August 17, 2011 - 6:52 pm
Fantastiskt!!! Otroligt att du kan överträffa dig själv hela tiden! Det här är konstverk, jag blir alldeles tagen! Du kommer att hamna på konsthallarna framöver,tro mig! Jag är så glad att jag fick träffa dig till slut! Allt gott till dig och din fina lilla familj!
August 17, 2011 - 8:01 pm
A sweet sweet couple under lovely tree! Romantic perfect place!
August 17, 2011 - 8:41 pm
Helt otroligt vackert!
August 17, 2011 - 10:40 pm
That is pretty wicked
August 18, 2011 - 2:22 am
Underbar snygg bild :)
August 18, 2011 - 3:32 am
WOW…. bara liksom wow….!
August 18, 2011 - 4:30 am
Stop it! Just awesome, Jonas.
August 18, 2011 - 7:50 am
all i can say is…phenomenal! Dude you need to host a workshop.
August 18, 2011 - 10:44 am
Heavenly. I can’t wait for the rest.
August 18, 2011 - 1:47 pm
Award winning photo, your talent is wonderful. Thank you for the inspiration
August 18, 2011 - 6:17 pm
hey Jonas, this is perhaps one of the best wedding images i have ever seen. I love it very very much!
August 19, 2011 - 12:21 am
Beautiful for sure!
August 19, 2011 - 1:35 am
I wonder how you find these places? Do the couples know where to shoot? Amazing photo!
August 19, 2011 - 3:44 am
dam!!!
August 19, 2011 - 3:49 am
Oh wow!
August 19, 2011 - 10:16 am
dreamy colour…
August 19, 2011 - 10:23 am
in this case, one just about says it all. This is simply magnificent.
August 19, 2011 - 12:08 pm
I’m lost for words. Wow!
August 19, 2011 - 4:49 pm
About the bird … It was not long before Jonas took this shot that I told him the story of my grandfather. Before he died when I was five he told me that he would come back to me as a seagull. This made perfect sense to me as I come from a family whose hearts belong to the sea. When Jonas showed me this image I began to cry and he hugged me. There is no doubt about his talent and ability to visualize a shot like this. He gave us no more direction other than “Go over there and do what you have been doing.” Yet it is his open heart and his connection to the people, the moments that let him capture something as incredible as this.
August 19, 2011 - 5:37 pm
Holy. Fucking. Shit.
August 19, 2011 - 5:38 pm
Holy. F*cking. Sh*t.
August 19, 2011 - 6:10 pm
Maravilloso!!
August 19, 2011 - 11:59 pm
wow
August 20, 2011 - 12:49 am
My god this is a dream come true shot!
August 20, 2011 - 3:48 am
Den perfekta bilden. När kommer du att ställa ut dina bästa bilder? Och var?
August 20, 2011 - 4:24 am
This should be the perfect description of the word BREATHTAKING! Breathtakingly beautiful…
August 20, 2011 - 4:25 am
This should be the perfect description of the word BREATHTAKING!
Breathtakingly beautiful…
August 20, 2011 - 5:09 am
Gode gud så vackert… This photo feels so intimate even though it’s shot from a distance. It’s absolutely gorgeous! Stort grattis till en underbar bild! The symbolism with the bird and the departed grandfather really makes me teary eyed and I’m a tough cookie! It’s a wonderful story of love.
August 21, 2011 - 2:53 am
sjukt bra komposition
August 21, 2011 - 4:00 am
Cool Photo, nicely done.
August 21, 2011 - 4:17 am
Simply the best!
August 22, 2011 - 12:43 am
sooo simple and beautiful! awesome!
August 22, 2011 - 1:59 pm
I dnt have words for discribe this picture.
August 23, 2011 - 1:26 am
Wow what an amazing and artistic photo!
August 23, 2011 - 8:45 am
probably the best wedding photo i’ve EVER seen
August 23, 2011 - 2:23 pm
The picture is alive and moving!
August 23, 2011 - 2:28 pm
Riktigt, riktigt bra bild det här… Me like it alot!
August 23, 2011 - 3:01 pm
I think this is my most favourite wedding photo ever. It’s so beautiful and resonating. I just stumbled upon your work, but will now be a regular follower.
August 25, 2011 - 12:00 am
this is best one frame post i’ve ever seen. for real.
August 25, 2011 - 4:44 am
I seldom succeed with pictures like that, when you cut the couple that close to the ground. But I’ll need a bit more practice.And I love the way the bird flies in like it do.
Great moment!
August 25, 2011 - 8:33 am
Woooooooooooah.
August 25, 2011 - 2:32 pm
Great shot Jonas.
August 25, 2011 - 5:47 pm
That is def the one!
August 25, 2011 - 7:59 pm
Great!!
Wonderful
August 26, 2011 - 8:27 am
Jonas I want you to have my babies!!! Make love to me. PS Fantastic shot man.
August 26, 2011 - 7:43 pm
This is the most beautiful thing.
August 27, 2011 - 1:16 am
When many things come together (many planned and constructed, some just naturally) in the perfect way, the result can be huge. This is one of those times.
August 27, 2011 - 3:19 am
What a great framing Jonas! Thumbs up!
August 27, 2011 - 9:20 am
Perfection. Perfect moment, framing, composition, light, emotion, colour, storytelling. It doesn’t get any better.
August 27, 2011 - 5:01 pm
veri nise
August 27, 2011 - 6:51 pm
everything you do, is timeless, poetic. words&images. unique. it is impossible to copy.
it’s impossible copy a soul.
August 28, 2011 - 2:52 am
Timed to perfection dude!
August 30, 2011 - 1:00 am
Breathtaking. The kind of picture that will hang on their wall, and their children’s wall, and for future generations. Just breathtaking.
August 31, 2011 - 5:09 pm
Just stunning!
September 1, 2011 - 10:07 pm
You’re having a laugh with this aren’t you??? I mean, it’s taking wedding photography off to a different galaxy of brilliance with this one photo. Art, pure and bloody brilliant.
Inspiring
September 5, 2011 - 9:45 pm
Wow!! No words O_O
September 6, 2011 - 2:41 am
Love that bird, love that photo overall!! :-))
September 6, 2011 - 8:21 pm
the flyin bird – trees – ambient –> MAKE IT PERFECT!!!
living legend bro
September 7, 2011 - 9:26 am
Breathtaking. Love it. I’m afraid I am not able to find the words in English to describe what this picture has made me feel. But I had to say anything. Thank you for this
September 7, 2011 - 9:54 am
Again, beautiful light, I do wonder about the integrity of the bird but you’ve pulled it off well.
September 8, 2011 - 12:45 am
this is divine
September 8, 2011 - 8:33 pm
Yum! Yikes! Yowzers!
September 9, 2011 - 12:53 am
[...] is SUCH an amazing photo. Jonas Peterson can do no [...]
September 29, 2011 - 1:53 pm
Beautiful shot
October 11, 2011 - 1:15 am
Very nice shot
November 20, 2011 - 4:51 am
Looking at this since it is a dear friends daughters wedding.
amazing composition of many things, yes brilliant. I am struck by the clear male/female relationship of the trees framing the couple.
Wish you were around 20 years ago when i got married ! Keep up the brilliance for all to see!
November 26, 2011 - 10:05 am
WOW! brilliant shot, great vision to pre concieve the shot and then go out and do it.
June 13, 2012 - 8:58 am
Stunning! What a great photo…
October 31, 2012 - 8:43 pm
The best wedding photo ever
by Jonas
Karin - So is your photo…!
Sachin Khona - Love this!
Matt Salter - Awesome.
Sofie - Perfect athmosphere !
Wedding Photographer - Interesting. A little dark and moody for me tho
omarolvera - I love it
aga - Nirav and his photo rock!
Brian Davis - Nirav is the shiz
Dan O'Day - Hey Nirav! how you doin big fella ? See you soon
Fotograf MissJeni - And this is an awsome photo of Nirav
Rachel Tatem - Great capture of the sky!
Ian Clarito - oooh. it’s the dude. :)
scotty - niravvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv
samm blake - awesome!
Jesse Pafundi - Yes
Geeta - Cool picture. I love it.
nirav - My mom just commented :). Thanks for sharing this man. Seriously love this shot and can’t wait to see this wedding in its entirety.
lilia - kan du inte länka en spotifylista med dina favoritlåtar?
Din musik från silverfiskendagarna är saknad.
Drew W - I have to agree with you there, Jonas. One of the coolest guys I’ve ever hung out with :-)
Fredric - Maffigt och snyggt! Bravo, Jonas!
Jakob - Nirav’s the bees knees. Can’t wait to see what you two came up with.
ed peers - Yes he is. Awesome.
A - håller med lilia! upptäckte fantastiska ray lamontagne tack vare dig. mer sånt.
Rachel - Nirav was the best surprise gift anyone has ever gotten me.
Heather Nan - He is quite the kind fellow… pleasure to meet him in SF.
Amelia Rhea - this reminds me of a lookout point I saw on the way back up from The Valley of the Giants in WA.
Kimberly - Great Picture. The lighting on Nirav is perfect.
David Robertson - what a guy! :)
barbara di cretico - a picture so dark, so thick with black, but so poetic. If I made it myself, it would be wrong. i like it too much
Sonia Jansson - Love it!
shipra - I’d have to agree. Nirav is pretty awesome!
Jared Tseng - The negative space in the composition is UNREAL! Way to rock it!
sázkové kanceláře - exellent shot.Fantastic atmosphere. Great and once more great. BRAVO
Haileybury - Gorgeous photograph and beautiful light.
Wedding Photography - Nice! You’ve made the most of that day.