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One day in August, Bec and Mic invited friends and family from Brisbane, Australia to a small tea party in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. I brought my friend Nirav Patel to document what happened.
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I tell stories.
I’ve resisted the label storyteller for the longest time, but the truth is that is what I am. What I’ve always been. People invite me into their stories, be it for a moment, and I try and re-tell them my way. Often the stories tell themselves, they lead me by the hand and all I do is listen to what I’m given.
But this time.
Man.
I really don’t even know where to begin. The story I’m about to tell is more complex than any other, yet it’s as simple as breathing. A couple of years ago, Jacqui and I went to Ubud in Bali for the first time. Serendipity lead us on winding roads to the small village of Sayan. We rented a beautiful house for a week, overlooking the Sayan Gorge and as soon as we arrived there, my whole body reacted in a way it never had before. I have never felt more in tune with a place, it felt like the world and I were finally breathing in sync. When we had to leave Sayan, I knew I had to come back one day.
When Elora and Rajiv contacted me about their Bali wedding, they never mentioned where in Bali they were getting married, but from their first contact, I knew I had to shoot it. I was meant to shoot it. It took me months to understand why. As it turns out, Elora grew up in the house next to where we had been staying that time in Sayan. As a girl she had been playing in the rice paddies of the Sayan Gorge dreaming that she’d one day would marry her prince charming there.
Elora’s father, John Hardy, raised his family in the heart of Bali, and once you visit Sayan, you will understand why.
Elora met Rajiv in NYC. There he was, the prince of her dreams. Because that he is, a very, very charming prince. I ramble now, and I realise I will never to explain everything about this wedding to you, all the ins and outs, so I’m just going to present it to you. I need to explain a few things though. The wedding took place over three days. The first day John took the guests of a wondrous hike, explaining how the Balinese irrigation system works, showing us all how the farmers grow and harvest rice. It was hot, wet and extremely humid, but i still felt a strange connection with everything I saw, my senses turned on the max, the hairs on my arms tingling. After the hike we finished up with lunch down by the river before people took a soothing dip in the spring pouring over the cliff from the Hardy residence.
Later that night, all the guests met up at Bambu Indah for the first celebration, an Indian ceremony and the craziest dance party I’ve ever seen.
Day two started early. Elora’s dress was made from fresh Jasmine flowers and she was later sewn into it. A bridge had been made from bambu and on that Elora and her father walked across the river to the ceremony. Later we shot the portraits in the rice paddies where Elora had played as a little girl before me met up with the guests in a village close by for the reception. And here I know my images can’t show you the glory of what I saw. The reception that night took place under a large Banyan tree, I have never seen anything like it before. As you’ll notice, there aren’t too many traditional wedding details in this post and that’s because Bali itself is the detail, the fabric of these days, and that’s why the images can’t show you what it was like.
Day three. Elora and Rajiv were blessed in a local ceremony before they invited the locals to a feast under the stars. About 500 people were fed and several times I had to remind myself to shoot the magic in front of me. It was just so much to take in.
I know these images can’t tell you the whole story, there’s no way they can explain it to you, but hopefully they will give you an idea.
All I can give you is a glimpse, show you a fraction of what I saw, a taste of what we all felt.
The week before the wedding Elora sent me an email with a photo of herself.
It simply said,
It will be just like this.
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Today’s wedding is today featured on Oncewed here and here and was also published in American Vogue last month.
music credit: Balmorhea - We Will Rebuild With Smooth Stones (iTunes)
so effing good, Jonas. Amazing imagery, beautiful storytelling. Art.
One of the best wedding stories ever told. Incredible work my friend.
There are no words!
first wedding blog I’ve started crying as I went through. thank you for sharing
You always blow me away. But Bali is my special place ….. Sigh ……. These pics are heaven in a vision!
Just wow, man. This looks uh-mazing.
“Dear Jonas, Thanks for continually raising my bar.
Yours faithfully,
Wedding Photography”
Oh my word! this is just sublime. You are a lucky man Jonas!
just jaw dropping gorgeous !
Amazing is an understatement. Well done.
ugh!!! simply stunning. Your work is breath taking, it always leaves me in awe.
The way you described how in tune you feel with Bali is precisely how I feel about Iceland. But more to the point of the matter, this is a masterpiece. Sheesh….
This just may be one of the most beautiful things I’ve ever seen. You’re brilliant.
Incredible. Absolutely incredible. Completely mind blowing.
This. is. Unreal. Embrace the term “storyteller,” because you truly are one. The emotion really comes through.
Thanks, everything feels so integrated, the story, the nature, the people, your vision.
You are truly gifted. How you always manage to give me chills and make my eyes moist..thank you.
amazing story.
Out of me, absolutely amazing!
That’s nuts. You rock Jonas! Tack!
Absolute life changing work…May God bless you to continue on this journey..we will follow you through it. thank-you so much for sharing. Story-teller you are :)
Gasp!!!!! this is amazingly beautiful Bali Bali Bali in love with everthing there. You have captured this stunning wedding with so much love through your lense. I am of course in awe of the incrediable flower dress they really know how to construct and weave flowers over there. You are a true story teller <3
Wow Johns this is incredible !!!
A master of storytelling, simply stunning photography
Wow! Oh wow! You must have been in heaven!
toward the end i started to smell bali.. that means its working. great job brother
Holy Moly! This is the definition of an EPIC Wedding.
Extraordinary. Speechless and teary :-)
so, so good man. The images made me feel like I was there.
Genial un enorme trabajo en un mundo espectacular …….
Jonas, you kick ass.
If I could, I would choose you as my wedding photographer. You’ve come to Brazil?
Your work is very very very beautiful!!
Helt galet vackert! Vilken storytelling.. Känns som man hör musik Och trummor! Mäktigt.
Stunning work as usual Jonas … I can totally understand why Bali makes you feel that way. To shoot a wedding there must have been amazing!
Oh this is GLO-RI-OUS!! Awesome stuff, Jonas! Breathtakingly awesome!
*blank* – nothing I type can match what I’ve just read and viewed. fact.
Wow, the most beautiful wedding I have ever seen – captured beautifully.
No wonder you fell in love with Bali, what a way to experience it.
I agree with Dan O. I could almost smell Bali.
Now THAT is how you do a Destination Wedding.
Amazing.
This is the most inspiring wedding photography I’ve ever seen
this is AMAZING! you captured the essence of Ubud very well, definitely a magical place to be, it looks spiritual and I love that it was held outdoor everyone blended with nature. They look very happy, looks like a very well planned wedding.
Jonas, wow. Words escape me.
incredible. yes, incredible.
Wow. This is the reason to be a destination wedding photographer. Incredible, Pulitzer worthy work.
I am sat here listening to that beautiful guitar playing and looking through what can only be described as such a stunning set of photos. Incredible. Incredible. Incredible.
What an incredible story Jonas, you’ve captured it with heartfelt emotion. Amazing stuff.
3 days of awesomeness !!! great beautiful works jonas… :) if you are on my budget, i’d hired you to re-tell my wedding stories for sure….
Amazing…
Epic doesn’t even begin to describe it. Bravo Jonas!
Totally amazeballs and we had a wee list from Jacqui of places to visit when I went to Ubud in August. Did not disappoint.
:)
Amazed as always! Thank you for sharing and inspiring!!!
this is so magical!
without words, amazing!
these images are like stills from a hollywood film – correction – not even hollywood could imagine or create something this breathtaking………..
Jonas! This is amazing and gives me new inspiration for the ways to reflect the feeling and atmosphere of the wedding event. The image of the wedding ceremony by the river is the most beautiful ceremony image I have seen. Gorgeous. Thank you:)
Amazing!!!
What an experience!…..and amazing photography, yes you sure do tell a good story.
Everyone of these photos could stand on their own. These are simply fantastic congrats on the publication Jonas you are amazing!
This is pure magic. This is certainly a piece of wedding photography history. Jonas, you are blessed with greatness. I hope you understand that.
Beyond words.
beautiful, magical, perfectly captured.
Simply beautiful. I can’t imagine how many photographs you would have taken in those 3-4 days. Truly beautiful. What a place to get married :D. Those 2 vertical shots are my favorites one where she is getting ready and the other is where both of them are standing at the edge above the pool. Too good.
I have been following your work for a few months now and I am completely bowled over by your style. Very inspiring as always. How you “I try and re-tell them my way. Often the stories tell themselves, they lead me by the hand and all I do is listen to what I’m given.” is what amazed me completely. Very very inspiring work. I am learning to Adapt to your style with my ideas. I don’t know how you do it, but the film-like and feel that you get works so perfectly.
this is bonkers. well done.
Most enchanting wedding ever seen. The detail and the setting and the photography is breathtaking.
Awesome movie. (This photos have smell, sound, motion, soul. They are alive.)
words cannot describe how awesome this post is!
Wonderful storytelling !!!
An Absolutely magical story told by an Absolute master storyteller.
Insane!!! Love love love
Mindblowing and breathtaking. Still so poor words to describe what you’ve done. Love it!!
off.the.chain.
bravo sir!
Incredible images Jonas, what an experience. Thanks for sharing.
This is the most beautiful wedding I’ve ever seen! WOW!
wow!! such an awesome wedding.
There probably isnt a singular word in any dialect that can describe this. I can’t put it into words except it’s just…..
that is the most kick-ass wedding I’ve ever seen! I stayed at Bambuh INdah last year, and it brought back so many great memories for me. Its a special place. So how on earth do you top this?
Theses are so beautiful, and what a fabulous setting for a wedding. The whole thing actually looks like a dream.
Well done JP.
Powerful! Awesome storytelling photography.
Dude!
This shouldn’t be legal!! Off the hook
What a magical wedding day with such striking images to match- a perfect fit of photographer and wedding- great work Jonas!
That’s absolutely mind-blowing. In so many ways.
Simply stunning photography:couple; location …
im just shaking my head jp. unreal.
Stunning! I can feel this wedding. Sometimes you look at photos and it just shows you what happened. Maybe because you were so emotionally seduced by the location and people that it actually came through in the photos.
Amazing work and what a blessing to have experienced such a beautiful union.
Breathtaking, amazing, wonderful.
Um dos casamentos mais impressionantes que vi até hoje.
Parabéns Jonas!
So perfect.
increible trabajo Jonas, las fotos te salieron genial!
Tremendo!
magnificent storytelling. completely absorbing.
this is a dream.
This IS the most beautiful wedding you have ever shot. And I really really feel like you have not been able to caputre it in all its glory. But your photos are wonderful, and I love the scenery around this wedding. It is absolutely gorgous. I am very jealous, I would love to attend an amazing wedding like this! You are very lucky!
A standing ovation for this magical story-telling, Jonas. Well done again, friend.
An amazing story told via beautiful photography!
Thanks for sharing :)
A M A Z I N G
I `ve just been to Bali and stayed at Bambu Indah for 3 weeks in Kuning House for three delicious weeks of Yoga.
I love the “ship” we did our yogapractice there.
John are truly a faboulus person inside out. His burning soul penetrates the hole place.
Sayan is breathtaking. And ypu captured everything so well.
Thanks again.
amazing ‘storytelling’ Jonas, made me (and 1000s of others no doubt) want to go there. I could smell the smells and almost feel the place – let alone the love x
this story has completely redefined the word “wedding” for me. i have never seen something so beautiful. and i feel privileged to have seen it. thank you.
far out.
Jonas
This wedding, and these images, gave my chest a tight lump. I have no words for this. wow. Thank you as always for being such an inspiring photographer, and shooting way, way outside of the box.
I’m not sure the words exist to describe how utterly incredible this is.
Dude, this would have to be my favourite wedding of yours to date. Ridiculously good photography!
DUDE!
Never seen anything like it .. wow!
How funny, as I was looking through the photos I was thinking hmm I know I’ve seen these photos before.. And then as I got to the bottom I remembered, oh yeah they were in Vouge :) AMAZING!
Absolutely stunning!! Such beautiful photographs.
Breathtaking! I am in awe. Thank you for such beautiful and overwhelmingly powerful images!
I know I just join the ranks of all the others who don’t even know where to begin, but seeing these images just makes me feel more alive. Like I’ve witnessed something that is truly once in a lifetime. What a magical way for Elora & Rajiv to start their married lives together.
I am astounded by the beauty of this place, the people and your images. WOW!!!
Ax
That has brought tears to my eyes and helped me to believe in my dreams. Never in a million years could I have thought of a celebration created such as this one… it has filled me with visions I didn’t know existed.
Your photography captures more than just the picture…you can feel it.
Thank you for sharing x
incredible images.
my oh my
Just a question/observation:
At what point do you decide what photo’s to Blog? What is Beautiful enough to make the cut?
I noticed that there are several Bridesmaids, yet only three or four reoccur in the photo’s that are posted. Looking at the photo of the Bridesmaids walking along the bridge to the creek ceremony – the left out Bridesmaid is in the very back, this Bridesmaid is not as Thin as the other Bridesmaids that recoccur in many photo’s and even feature in their own shot. In my opinion she is just as important and lovely as the other Bridesmaids. This Bride chose her to stand next to her and be her Bridesmaid, this lets you assume that she is infact of significance in the Wedding – and yet. She can’t really be seen in any other photo’s. If your telling a Story, would you not tell the whole story? If you have the chance to tell the story of a few chosen Bridesmaids, why did that one Bridesmaid get overlooked from the Blog?
awesome picture :)
Well hello! Just stunning Jonas :-) Loved your boys too, they look like such sweet kids.
WOW AMAZEBALLS to the max
no words
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SUPERLATIVE ! kudos !
Fantastiska bilder som vanligt :) Men jag satt hela bildserien igenom med ett öga stängt, det andra halvöppet, och tänkte…nu slaktar de snart grisarna…yyyll..men de kanske var vegitarinaner…
Just incredible!
@C – I’m not telling the whole story, but I most certainly haven’t left anyone out because they’re heavier. The accusation is ludicrous to me. There were six bridesmaids, I just picked three images to show off their different dresses. I could have showed that girl too, they were all equally beautiful. This is still one of the longest blog posts I’ve ever done, I just can’t show everything.
Most intensely beautiful wedding. You are so talented at capturing the most exquisite photographs. x
Most beautiful and unique wedding I’ve ever seen captured on camera. Wow. Breathtaking. Amazing !!
Ah Bali! What a dream destination and what a fabulous wedding! Thanks for sharing this story.
Magical stuff, man! So wonderfully done.
Seriously. There are no words. You worked some serious magic on top of a magical couple, magical family and magical place. This one will stay with me for a long time.
There are no words that can describe the overwhelming spiritual experience I felt while going through these images. In a just a few minutes something inside me has changed & for that I’m incredibly thankful. You’re one hell of a storyteller my friend, embrace it :)
Stunning. These pictures brought tears to my eyes. Don´t worry, they tell a lot more of the story than you think.
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Yeah it’s ok I guess ;). Holy mother f’ing awesome.
Wow Jonas, this is so amazing, I love the way you have captured this brides journey, makes me want to go to Ubud in an instance. You truly are a storyteller and you get to share the stories of so many, to others that would never even realise these stories existed if it wasn’t for your beautiful images. Love the pics of the boys too, the way you captured J was just so exact, love that little smile of his.
this is love, this is magic, this is life…!!!!
Fantastic work!
Definitely my favourite shoot of the year!
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This is why you’re the best mate. Seriously.
Awesome story telling. I feel like a guest here
beautiful beyond words. and the dresses are simply stunning!
Wow, if anyone earnt the position to be able to shoot this wedding it’s you. Amazing.
Awesome photos Jonas – an amazing story :)
whaooo most beutifull wedding I,ve ever seen. Just simply beautifull .
Johas you are an amazing photographer for capturing this true love and wonderfull story.
elisasky
Gorgeous. Looking at the brides face in these images you can see the high level of emotion and joy that would have been felt on these three days.
Wow – Stunning in every way, the atmopshere, the location, the colours – your photography is awesome.
What an awesome wedding! Truly beautiful.
Your work is so beautiful! Thanks so much for sharing.
beautiful!
Gorgeous.
I don’t comment here much anymore because everything just pretty much leaves me speechless. this time I had to at least say it. bonkers, dude – you, and the wedding. it’s perfect in so many ways; no one better than you for this. drawn in completely.
I can’t even comprehend what my eyes have just seen.
I have been feeling SO homesick for Indonesia yesterday and today and then I saw this and the feeling is so much stronger now. The photo with the people holding leaves as umbrellas hit me the hardest. Your photos are INCREDIBLE. (Also, that person complaining about the heavier bridesmaid is really silly.)
I know you’ve heard it before and most likely a few times by me but you are undoubtedly on of the best story tellers in this industry.
So proud to have been some small part of this amazing event. Thank you for this amazing story that I will share with family and friends.it was a pleasure to spen time with you and your beautiful family
I don’t look at wedding blogs much anymore for the most part. Not yours, not anyone’s. For many reasons. But I wanted to check out your recent work and I started scrolling through this wedding and I cried. and I scrolled again and again. It has touched me like nothing I’ve seen before. Not only is the location heart stopping gorgeous (I have a crush on Bali and long to visit so badly…) but the people involved and the celebrations are just so, seriously I can’t find the right adjective… some words that come to mind, boil these in a soup and add honey and the correct adjective may exist: spiritual, deep, loving, authentic, joyous, connected, virtuous, graceful, natural radiance. What an incredibly unique and precious experience for all involved.
the mos epic amazing wedding i’ve ever seen…i’m so blown away!
what an amazing dress. Just have to go there some day. Thanks for sharing the story.
Wow. this wedding looks like the best.
WOW, unbelievably beautiful!
The whole set is just unreal! The portraits in the field are especially lovely!
Wow…outstanding :) Och God Jul på dig, här i Sverige så här dagen innan Julafton så är det snöstorm så det var väldigt värmande att titta på dina underbara bilder.
I just discovered your work and I am totally inspired! What an amazing wedding, lucky you! I am quite jealous ;-)
These shots take my breath away. What an amazing experience!
Wow. Every image. And her dress!!
woah. That dress..just..all of it. woah
AMAZING! brilliant light, wonderful couple !
This is AMAZING ! I’m completely stunned by such beauties.
Thanks for sharing this fantastic experience with us !
Beautiful wedding.
wow, just great!
Hi there, Your photographs can tell a story. It’s emotional. Great work dude!
awesome
Beautiful images. We can feel the things from this living photos.
Absolutely stunning!
I shook my head in amazement after every single image and the sheer beauty captured in every picture. The details alone made me tear up a little. Absolutely beautiful.
so awesome jonas!
Greats capture jonas
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It´s magic.
Absolutely stunning. Going to read the rest of your blog now. :)
Beautiful images Jonas! But wedding itself too New Age for my taste…ehh
Wow – where do you start! Awesome!
Just Awesome … must have been great time.
Amazing photojournalism… brilliant photography
Absolutely amazing, phenomenal work Jonas.
That looks like one of the most amazing experiences and weddings ever how lucky are you getting to be a part of that! Amazing shots to well done.
I’ve long admired your work Jonas and this is so breathtaking! keep writing. love your stories through words and images.
Love the style of your photography, some truly great photos. keep up the good work!
beautiful
this is like my dream..
Appreciate you don’t need my 189th Comment to say how stunning this wedding is on the eye, visual attractive and I bet you had so much fun. :)
Amazing selection of photo’s capturing the stunning backdrops, the preparations and small details and the beautiful couple. Your style definitely “tells a story”. Lucky couple to have such wonderful images to enjoy.
Enjoying these pictures is just like being your eyes!! Relaxed and Very Super Photography!
Vilket häftigt bröllop och oh så vackra bilder!
Amazing storytelling. :)
Too cool. Great work!
This is so inspiring. Obviously a truly incredible experience to take in, be a part of and to document. Beautiful work.
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incredibly beautiful jp.
happy days, love it.
Så fina ni var Therese & Oskar på er dag!
Great photos Jonas. Love the attention to details!
These are beautiful Jonas, such a funky wedding!
mmmm creamy goodness :)
Awesome!
Amazing! Love the weedingdress and the bridesmaids as well and all the other parts of this weeding. Inspiration!
UMMMMM wow!
You are such a brilliant story teller. The images are so simple but have such raw emotions. I envy your talent :)
Så enkelt. Så vakkert. Disse her gjorde meg glad sånn på morgenkvisten :)
stunning work again jonas!!
Such amazing images! Beautifully captured Jonas. You have such a brilliant way of quietly capturing peoples true selves x
so pretty! just transported me back to lovely memories of sweden x
Lovely Jonas, as always!
woo hoo!!
so awesome!!
beautifully shot, beautifully posted!
Amazing Jonas, love the light leaks.
Wow beyond amazing! Thanks for sharing!
Oh my goodness gracious me. Beautiful.
Fantastic wedding, lovely location and beautiful story telling.
An utterly beautiful wedding. I was absolutley blown away by these photos, amazing captures of touching moments. I loved the bride, she was absolutley breathtaking!
very nice! as always…
Aw, love the creative ceremony shots. I also love Oskar’s suit.
Nice tones and “light leaks!” Lovely low light conditions!
flippin’ fantastic mate!
Brilliant work !!! You’re great, Jonas !!!
So So awesome !!!
Yup, there it is. Another beautiful day captured forever by the only wedding photographer who is worth watching these days. Stunning set of images man ;>
These are awesome!!!
Så otroligt vackert fångat! Som vanligt.
Finast hittills. Vilka bilder. Vilken känsla!
Brilliant!!!
you inspire me. thank you….from the bottom of my heart, you’ve lit a light.
Beautiful wedding and what a stunning couple! perfectly captured xxxx
wow. she’s a beauty. and what a clever way to show the couple looking at each other during the ceremony, sans officiant. :)
I heart this shot. Just drawn to it.
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These are very nice! Lovin’ the split image of them looking at one another, very clever! also those bow-ties look sweet!
such amazing photos…the bride looks so lovely too.
Always a great & beautiful job!!!
GAH! Seriously awesome photography. The bow ties, the pretty ladies, the bearded men, the details. SO GOOD!
Oh the tones the tones, beautiful! :)
everything about this wedding is wonderful, good job!
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Wow amazing photos I just love the barn style wedding reception it looks like everyone had a great time.
Wowww!! So beautiful!
Absolutely stunning wedding and the photography is sublime
Definitely a favourite! Gorgeously captured.
Freaking gorgeous.
amazing jonas.
that dress. the bow ties. your storytelling. flawless. thanks for sharing!
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this wedding seems to be and this song is – epic! :) highly inspired!
Love it!
Snyggt som vanligt!
I love sweden. And you guys. Can’t wait to see you.
Love them – and the bow tie set of images is such a fun capture!
Such an utterly stunning bride and wonderful pictures.
Beautifully put together- love the bow tie collage! (bow ties are cool!)
as always…
Love the collage of bow ties! classic.
Beautiful work Jonas, the light there looks phenomenal!
Beautiful as always.. superb!
That black and white frame of the couple is exceptional – Such mood. Brilliant.
Stunning.
Dig it.
Incredible photographs as always! So much beauty and inspiration in this post!
Really nice dude!
jonas, i think you figured out how to tackle this one. its beautiful and unique. amazing.
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You’re a fricking Jedi man. Lovely photos
what a beautiful mix of cultures so totally embraced, beautiful
So many beautiful bow ties!
Loves it.
oh so creamy and gorgeous.
Wonderful images.
Great Photos!!!
Gorgeous! Gorgeous! GORGEOUS!
Thank you som much Jonas for just being so freaking awsume and told the story of our wedding day so beautifully, nothing ever makes me so happy as when I look at the pictures. (except my AWZUME husband of course) /Therese
Great work Jonas, really nice looking day.
awesome
Gorgeous wedding! Love all the emotions you captured and your portraits are lovely!
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Michael Wachniak - These are brilliant. Some next level ish right here.
Tom Koetting - Looking at these images I can almost smell the eucalyptus trees. You are an outstanding wedding photographer.
Sam Gibson - Really lovely. The shot at the start of the ceremony of the stifled laugh/nervous giggle is great.
Trish - Phenomenal
Niall McCarthy - Well this was just lovely.
rhys - Truly Beautiful
Martin Hambleton - Those portraits in the trees, especially of the bride alone. Oh man!
Jose Miranda - Everytime I see a post yours seems more impressive than the last. You’re a crack!!!!
Natalie Champa Jennings - A great collection, as always. But man! those shoes are something else.
Jashim Jalal - Beautifully documented Jonas and Nirav! I really feel like I was a part of their day. Nice job!
PerHenning - Rocking as always!!!
Danny - Jonas these are amazing the bridal shots are just fantastic the way you see the light is redic
Gary Lashmar (aka Marshal Gray) - by any standard this is simply awesome
Tuomas Mikkonen - Awesome set Jonas..again! Inspiring stuff!
john benavente - it was a good day.
Natan Sans - You are a very good photographer, I think.
Manel Tamayo - Like always, a very brilliant work. Congrats Jonas!
Hanneke | Oh Beautiful World - Your work is amazing. Every. Single. Time. Again.
James Frost - Awesome wedding dude !
Tim Bishop - Really loved the composition in the couple portraits. How nuts were those two ladies with the dresses matching colours with the decorations! An odd thing to point out I know but stuck in my mind :)
Ronald - love it! Great work.
Greets from the Netherlands!
Brigitte Grenfeldt - I am out of words. Again.
Darryn - Awesome work as usual Jonas :) Love it
Rob Dodsworth - Inspirational images. The standout image for me though is the bridal portrait in the wood…stunning!
Mario Colli - This is lovely. Great work Jonas
Luke Hayden - Love it. Beautiful photos.
nirav - Even after watching you in action, I’m still blown away by how you see things. True talent and an amazing vision. Cheers my friend.
Paul Von Rieter - As per usual, I am blown away. I would ask both of you to quit it… but that would just be stupid. Instead I ask you to do it more. Keep being awesome and creating images that make my jaw hit the floor. Keep it up brothas’
David Ferguson - Lovely Jonas
Paul Von Rieter - oh, hey, and BTW those bridals are pretty much my favorites from 2012 from any photog. They are just flippin unreal.
Meredith Adams - Wow, that was so beautiful to look at. You captured this perfectly. I felt like I was there too.
Max - small and intimate wedding has a whole new meaning!
ben - Really dig the editing on these Jonas!
Nick Evans - Stunning work gentlemen. Some of the nicest frames I’ve seen this year!
Jessica - My eyes just ate that on up. Hom nom.
Alessandra - Absolutely stunning.
Mark Tierney - Back to your best Mr Peterson!
Stefan Hellberg Photography - Thanks for the inspiration. amazing work.
Azmir - That show of them looking out from the cave is EPIC!!!!
Girish - Firstly, wish you and your family a very happy new year.
All the photographs are brilliant. I like the silhouette of groom and probably his brother helping him and the bridal pictures. Truly fantastic.
Aiden Maclennan - Incredible. Truly breathtaking.
Pernilla S - I cry – happy tears – every time I look at your pictures.
Pure love. <3
Victoria - Those pictures are just breathtaking! I’ve never commented on your blogposts before, but I now feel like it’s time… Every single time there’s a new post, I can’t wait to experience the same thing you see trough the lens, and every time I’m just mesmerized! They’re beautiful and stunning and… Yes, there aren’t any words to describe them, there truly aren’t!
kenzie - the way you tell stories is consistently inspiring
Josie - Each time I really do think to myself, ‘I’m not going to comment, there’s really no point’, but then, there it is- something new, fresh and inspiring. I love that you continue to aim higher with every post and give each couple a their own personality.
Jack - The introduction were so creative!! Great work.
Junalene Demavivas - This is something else. Would love to know the music artist that went along with this post
Karen - What a lucky couple to have such beautiful memories captured forever
Matt Foden - Great work yet again Mr Peterson! :)
Manu Nedila - Man, everytime I look to your photos I feel like I’m dying. You’re too good man, you’re a photography god.
Joshua Jobst - I thoroughly enjoyed this post. Love the details and getting ready shots especially.
mikaela - i don’t care if you have quit with taking photos at weddings when i’m getting married. you are going to be at my wedding and take photos! and it’s decided!
Cam - Absolutely outstanding. I love these images so much.
Timothy - super awesome photography! i love each and every single frame!
ed peers - Superb fellas. So beautifully captured.
Monica Justesen Photography - Holy cow! These are absolute perfection!
Amanda - Just… wow.
andy green - Outstanding, love to see the work in an urban setting for a change :)
Zosia - Thanks for another year of inspiration, Jonas. Was lovely to come back after some time away and find this treasure on your blog. Happy 2013 to you and yours x
Heather Hamer - I love the raw and real quality these images show. They are captivating!
Jon - Beautiful stuff. Full of emotion!
Delia - Wow! The light is amazing in these shots! x
sharon - breathtaking
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Tizia May Photography - No words to describe your work. i was speechless. Your vision is amazing……
Daniela Liska - Maravilloso trabajo de un grande de la fotografía de bodas!! Mágico!!
Jody Ryan - What an awesome wedding xx so love every image you have blogged xxx
Alan Hughes - Brilliant stuff Jonas. Everytime I come back to your blog your work has just got a bit betterer (and it was already damn good the first time)..
Gerardo Cano - Tienes una sensibilidad especial para recoger cada uno de los momentos. Nunca me canso de ver tus fotos, son sublimes.
No sabría decirte cual de ellas es mejor que la otra. Muchas gracias por aportan tanto.
abrazos!
Neil Bowler - Some crazy cool framing in this set. Love you thought process behind it all.
Inspirational set.
Steve Gerrard - Involving & beautiful story-telling. Looks like a fun wedding.
Looking forward to meeting you next month Jonas….
s h e r r y - Such beautiful portraits <3
Arek - Great set, very like Your stories…
Joe - Gorgeous work, Jonas! Love the composition and warmth of your images.
Nikki Bezel - A masterpiece!
Danielle Boxall - As usual you capture the day beautifully, hopefully one day you will photograph my wedding. :)
shane shepherd - these frames are ridiculous, beautiful work JP :)
Joseph Hall - Simply stunning. Elegant, simple and just so beautiful. Always inspirational!
James - Just beautiful work as usual. :)
Brian Virts - Always a pleasure to see your work!
Fotografia Lublin - Great work, really great.
rebecca - I’ve looked at the pictures several times now. Love it.
Gautam Narayanan - Absolutely stunning work ! The compositions and lensing is just lovely.. wah !!
Matthew Long - stunning stuff guys, incredible story telling.
Yeray Cruz - Absolutely¡¡ WOW¡¡¡
Peter Bur - Love it! I love the use of those tighter cropped detail shots here, and the negative space- stunning work!
wedding photojournalist - Amazing work Jonas, really like the angles you use.
Best wishes from England.
Jamie Fischer - You work with light in a way that I’ve never seen before, Jonas. Like always, another stunning wedding from you.
Hochzeitsfotograf - Jonas, sooner or later I had to discover your work. Fantastic!
JK Blackwell - Stunning shot of the wedding and of the bride especially!
Jay Rowden - Hi jonas. I adore this wedding. Some truly epic photographs in this collection. Beautiful work my friend
fer juaristi - they crazy duo strikes back, love them freaking all!
Rachel Havel - you’re inspiring… so much so.
Fotografia ślubna Kraków - Wery nice photos, with mystery. I like you style, great job
Clarissa - Sublime. You are a magician Jonas Peterson. Absolutely beautiful.
Johanna - These pictures are absolutely fantastic. As all of your photos are. True inspiration.
http://johannademir.se/blogg/
gee - nicely done sir !!!
Dima Chekhov - Pure inspiration! Your work is touching.
matt brown photo - simply stunning
maria - a sweet start - it’s all already been said, but i’m inspired to leave a note complimenting you on these incredible images. you’re an inspiration to me as an aspiring photographer. i feel like i learn to see the world differently when i look through your eyes. thank you!
Sergio Cueto - Mind-blowing breath-taking work!
Alissa - These photos, along with the music, actually made me tear up. It takes a lot for that to happen to me. You sir, are amazing.
Daniela Liska - Un hermoso registro, de ensueño!!!
Jennifer - First time commenting on your blog. After seeing these images, I couldn’t leave without saying something. Incredible effort. You have inspired me – thank you.
anthony hoang - Truly breathtaking.. Beautiful work by yourself and Nirav.
Chris Buechner - Incredible images from start to finish!
Delia - Always so moving, such beautiful work!
Christy Tyler - Jonas – this wedding is stunning. I’m especially falling for the images of the bride in black & white turned away from the camera. Gorgeous.
But while I am in awe of your eye for moments, storytelling, and your vision… after getting to know you this week at What If, I am looking at your work with a new view… That is one of appreciation for the beauty of it all, and peace in enjoying it as art… but no longer viewing it from a place of comparison, or jealousy (as I may have in the past).
You inspired me this week to embrace my own unique voice & shoot from the hole in my heart. You encouraged me to have the courage to shoot what I love and what inspires me, instead of following along with what is expected by others, by the “industry standards”, or even by my clients.
I meant to write you an email saying all this but clearly got carried away in this blog comment instead… haha. (I hope that’s okay!) Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your humility and for your openness in sharing with all of us. I had a fabulous time just hanging out and will always come back to the words you shared with us as I continue on this crazy journey, “It’s not about finding your voice, it’s about accepting the voice you have.”
Thank you. Safe travels & be well!
~Christy
Oscar Rellán - Congratulations Jonas, beautiful work!
Erik Lindegren bröllopsfotograf - Schyssta bilder! Keep em coming..
svatebni fotograf - Beautiful work, Jonas!
Photographer Louise Johansson - Beautiful work!!
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Becky - Your albums always have me in tears by the last photo.
The image of the groom look at his bride with tears in his eyes.. amazing.
You capture the love between two people so perfectly.
x
Becky - p.s. please move to Sydney and shoot my sister wedding next year!
Mette Ottosson - Wedding photographer Sweden - Wow! It really feels like you took your photography to the next level here. Beautiful couple and wedding!
Daniel Lanton - These are just wonderful… Love the red shoe shot in the beginning of this post and love the compositions of just so many of these photographs it is hard to choose a favorite.
Becky - You have a wonderful photographic eye! There are some great images here. I especially love her little heart shoes…
David Burke - LOVE the deodorant shot and the bride in the woods – such simple posing but so elegant. Beautiful
Becky Male - Loving the black & white couple images, breathtakingly beautiful.
Jamie - Amazing and creative work
Vickie - totally gorgeous & magical
Duncan Langtree - Great storytelling, stunning art. Thanks for sharing
Aric Hoek - Absolutely stunning work. makes me rethink my own style of shooting, or at least the lenses I carry in my bag.
Bob Owen - Simply beautiful and your black and whites are gorgeous. The most tasteful tattoo shots Ive seen. Im not a sycophant but this is inspirational stuff Jonas
V. - An amazing piece of work, simply brilliant. V.
Heather G. Almeda - You really have a special eye. I love the closing shot. Oh and the black & White portraits are so so so LOVELY! Just so classy.
Elsa Wiliow - I can’t with words describe how talented you are. You’ve got a special eye, that one would go over dead bodies to have. This wedding pics are just beautiful and I can watch every single of them over and over again. You’re a truly amazing photographer and a big inspiration to me.
All the best!
John Dowling - Good job. Fantastic imagery.
Luis Jurado - Un trabajo increíble. Ha sido maravilloso coincidir contigo en el BodaF Málaga.
Kim - So, so beautiful!
Vivienne - Absolutely breathtaking – Amazing detail, works of art x
Andrew - Amazing – The one looking through the door way with the reflection of the bride in the mirror is brilliant! Love the forest shots as well, beautiful light.
Wedding Photographer Cheshire - Wow, Love the emotion in these pictures, there so creative, really like the crops of the bride, Steve & Sandra.
T-elle - This one is one of my favorites from your work! I loved the softness and sharpness playing together in some of the images..
Net - I love your composition.
San Diego Wedding Photography - Atrero - Amazing set Jonas!
Kylie Garner - Absolutely stunning photos Jonas. Love your work!
Luke - Great work Jonas! I do admire this in 120%! Very nice photos, PP and everything around it! The people, venue and all the details! Little beautiful adventure! Love it!
Cam A - Hi Jonas,
Lovely shots, AS ALWAYS. Wondering what the track you’ve got playing in the background is!? It’s sublime!
Cam
Chris Mallet - These sir, are amazing.
steven - beautiful photography
Mary - Wedding Photographer - Lovely coverage Jonas! Your storytelling style of wedding photography is fantastic.
Fotografo bodas Zaragoza - Brilliant handle of light and composition! Pleasure to see your work! :)
Michael Glenn - This is simply beautiful. I’ve come across pj/lifestyle photographers that are awesome, but this takes the cake. The way you capture moments, your processing, and use of natural light is incredible. I’m so glad I came across your blog. Very inspirational stuff.
Luis Jurado - Impresionante!! cuanto mas veces veo este trabajo, mas atrapado me quedo. Enhorabuena!!
John Dowling - Beautiful work Jonas!
Chicago Wedding Photographer - I really like this set. It started off a little slow for me, but once the ceremony started it really started to shine. I love the pictures of the solo bride. I too like the effect of removing all true white from wedding photo’s. I think it adds something to the intimacy of it all. Again, nice work!
Bonnie - There’s a little darkness in this magic. I love it, Jonas.
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britney gardner - what an awesome wedding! so cool, finding little gems in there as you did.
Blog ślubny - Amazing photography! Absolutely gorgeous wedding!! Fantastic work!
Joe Payne - Back for another look at this. Great work!
Lorenzo Photography - Never photograph someone with a telegraph pole sticking out of their head. I love how you break the rules with a patio heater!
Lucie Zeka - awesome photos
Fidel - Wow tu fotografías son increíbles!! admiro tu trabajo.
Dominique - Late to the party but this wedding is so awesome and you both have captured it expertly. Well done guys!
HayleyLane - Just magical! Before viewing these beautiful images I’d never been to San Francisco, but now I feel like I have and that I had an amazing time too.
cherlyn - LOVE! Pure Magic. I could look at these over and over and over again and never get tired of them.
Ian Baker - Lovely work Jonas. The monochrome shots of the Bride and Groom in the forest are fab!
oriana - Wow wow wow…all the photographs are really stunning. Great job!! congratulations
Anonymous - All I can say is that you do fabulous work, Jonas! …wow, amazing how you light up your subject perfectly! Gorgeous photographs!
Ken Tan - Fantastic work, Jonas! Such an INSPIRATION looking at your work. You place your subjects in amazing light!
Time Photographic - Oh my god … Ive just found my new favourite Wedding Photographer. Shit a brick your amazing! Inspiring work
Roseann - The photos of the bride and groom in the woods are incredible. I love the framing of the long shot with the trees. And the emotion you captured during the ceremony is incredible. May I ask what size lenses you were using? Really great work.
James - Love the colors and composition.
Derek - You captured and told their wedding story beautifully, phenomenal work!
Rosalind - The cave and tree shots! wow!!!!
Daniel - Seen this post over a dozen times, i still come back, the composition/timing is amazing.
Sam - What they said… stunning, nice, epic (etc etc)