Nordica Photography

2012 Wedding Photography

December 26, 2012

This year began with a simple priority: re-do our website. To start the process, we met with a storyteller, and after our first meeting he gave us homework. He wanted to learn about Nordica’s character and, to be honest, so did we.

 

The storyteller gave us a long lists of words, and a task: We were to each choose twelve words that we felt described Nordica’s character. Then narrow that list down to eight words. Then to five. And from the five, choose one word each.

This basic task was harder than it sounds, especially since we had no idea what the other guy was thinking and whether we would actually agree on what we thought Nordica was. In the end, we narrowed our lists down to two words that complimented each other well.

Jakob’s word was competence. Cole’s was ambitious.

Competence and ambitious. Two words that are perfect for what we think Nordica should be.

When we were named one of the Top 30 Rising Stars of Wedding Photography by Rangefinder Magazine, the first thing we shared in the interview was our belief in telling the personal story of a wedding day. We truly think that is what’s most important, and refining that skill is what we focused most on throughout 2012. Being competent storytellers is what’s most important for us.

And we’re ambitious in many ways. Not only in being better storytellers with every single wedding, but also in our urge to travel the world for weddings. When we started Nordica in 2009, one of our main goals were to travel. We wanted to tell stories from across the globe. And in 2012, the fruits of our labour have started to pay off. African safaris, rice fields in Bali, abandoned army bases in Iceland, sunrise ceremonies in the Dominican, secluded ranches in Western Canada, castles in Italy and France, Swedish summer nights; 2012 took us places we surely couldn’t have imagined three years earlier.

But 2012 is behind us. We’re even more confident with our vision, and where we want to go, and we’ll keep climbing the mountain.

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By Cole & Jakob  

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  1. Kat Braman

    truly spectacular photography. It's been a treat to follow your journey this year. So many different people, places and events, yet there's a clear rhythm, pattern and sound to the storytelling. Very inspiring!

  2. Sam Hurd

    Your work truly is cinematic. Bring on 2013!

  3. jesse

    Amazing shots! Love your PJ style and the sunset shot with the couples silhouetted is perfect!

  4. sarah der

    (!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!) Geesh. Ama-za-zing.

  5. sharalee prang

    so fabulous. could have spent an hour staring at these images. i feel privileged to have learned from you guys this year!

  6. André Nordblom

    Awesome guys, as always!

  7. Veronica Varos

    You two have such amazing gifts. Your 2012 was clearly just phenomenal. I can only imagine what adventures and beautiful visual stories will come out of 2013 for you both!

  8. Priya

    One word - incredible!

  9. /mariahedengren

    A fabulous year. And awesome that I got to meet you. Looking forward to see your 2013 work!

  10. Brian Furbush

    Stunning work as always, can't wait to see what 2013 brings for you guys. Rock on.

  11. Ika

    Fantastic!

  12. Max

    I'm banning this post because it makes all of us look bad!! LOL Seriously this post made me feel ambitious and want more, get some pics worthy of a post like this.

  13. Clare

    Bravo! Truly spectacular and inspiring.

  14. Gavin Farrington

    Love the B&W shot of the bride between the curtains. Looks like you had a great 2012, congratulations!!

  15. CarolinaGuzik

    OMG, truly amazing!!! :)

  16. Tuomas Mikkonen

    Wow! Love those minimalistic shots!

  17. Kelsie Taylor

    holy cow! you are just incredible. so many great photos and journeys here.

  18. christine

    Wow. Just wow. Happy new year!

  19. caroline

    There are sooooooooo many good ones in here. This one just does things to me: http://nordicaphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/wedding-photographer032.jpg

  20. shyann

    My goodness. I can't wait to see your 2013. I don't really know what to say, well fuck. Amazing.

  21. Masey

    Congrats on a truly career defining year lads! Was stoked to be a part of it!

  22. Oli

    Mad killer, dudes. You guys are inspirational. Grats on an amazing year.

  23. Andreas Bergman

    Amazing photos!

  24. Daniel

    Beautiful collection of photos from the year. Well done.

  25. neda blake

    What a year its been for you guys wow! Look forward seeing the Bali images : )

  26. Mathias Cederholm

    Such a magical year, truly cool to see what you have achieved this year and awesome meeting you both! Sláinte!

  27. Andreas Holm

    What an amazing year! Inspirational! Keep up the great work guys!

  28. Jarek Czachor

    Amazing Guys ! music with pictures first class !:)

  29. Nora

    Wow what an incredible year. Truly inspiring!

  30. Andy Gaines

    The circle of awesomeness is complete for another year! Excellent and inspiring stuff guys - here's to a great 2013!

  31. Jon S6

    congrats on a great year guys!

  32. Richard McDowell

    Amazing work! Cannot wait to see what 2013 brings for you.

  33. Jessi

    Was that a prince I saw?....wow, not bad for a boy from 100 Mile House.....fabulous work, breath taking, beautiful, well done you two!

  34. ayesha

    is "gaaaaaaaaaaaahhh!!!!" an appropriate comment? ok good then. <3

  35. Mike

    Thoroughly enjoyed following you guys this year, never disappointed and I look forward to the future! Keep up the great work!

  36. Jared Tseng

    Incredible much? Seriously guys, these are phenomenal!!!

  37. Leah Kua

    You two are so wildly gifted that it's hard to breathe when looking through these images. I am in awe.

  38. Kat Hill

    Incredible! You guys should be so so so proud of your 2012!!!

  39. Paul Krol

    You guys seriously rock. This is one of the best 2012 sessions i have seen. Cheers to an awesome 2013!

  40. Kristian Leven

    Dudes, 2012 was without question your year. Lifting jaw of the floor.

  41. Rhys

    This was the year of Nordica. Well done, gents.

  42. Kandise Brown

    Inspirational. What a year!

  43. Steve Fuller

    Stunning work guys!

  44. alyda

    no f'ing way! you guys.......just yeah. so good.

  45. Melissa Liu

    Incredible photos!

  46. Zosia

    Nordica awesomeness intense! Happy 2013 guys! May it bring you even more joy then this past year :) x

  47. Kiera Faye

    You two are amazing. I almost find it hard to believe that your talent and your adventures can get any bigger... but I know they will. Looking forward to it.

  48. Jean-Laurent

    You guys are killing me !

  49. Jen

    Whoa. Still love the cowboys, the red shoe, the umbrella, the motorcycle and the guy on the curb watching bride emerge. Well done. More please!

  50. JOUBERT

    Just wonderful...

  51. s h e r r y

    Absolutely stunning year!!

  52. Lara

    The. Bomb. Consider my mind blown.

  53. Elissa

    I'm so in love with your work. Just .... ughhh, so good.

  54. ed peers

    Yep. Incredible. Truly. Amazing to of dipped into the world of Nordica this year and I it's hard to believe 2013 will blow this out of the water. But it will.

  55. Luke Hayden

    Stunning photography guys. Really loving the 5th from last frame.

  56. zulbard

    2012 rawk!!

  57. tim

    Dudes. This is truly great work. It's been a pleasure to watch these stories unfold all year. Here's to 2013!

  58. Aruba Photographer

    Wow, definitely worth showcasing. The shot with the large setting sun is simply amazing. Award-winning actually!

  59. Denver Photographer

    Awesome!! Happy New Year.

  60. fer juaristi

    Go Nordics! Pure inspiration & admiration.

  61. Brandon

    So breathtaking. Every photograph is like a breath of fresh air. Your motto is "Get Real" but your talent is UNreal. Thanks for the inspiration. Happy 2013.

  62. Bart

    Simply the best!

  63. Stefan Hellberg Photography

    wow, amazing what you can do, see and capture in only one year. Happy new year!

  64. Adam

    Truly inspiring.

  65. Dale Lempa

    Wow, incredible style. These are all hero shots. You should be entering print competitions.

  66. Rick Rake

    All the best for 2013. Kathleen and I enjoy watching your travels. Wow, three years have passed since we first met you! Keep up the great work.

  67. Joshua

    Truly inspiring work, guys. Well deserved kudos too.

  68. Taina

    Wowza, what a year you've had! Keep rocking through 2013 aswell :)

  69. Derek Martinez

    What an incredible year!!

  70. Julianne

    OMG I can't, I seriously just can't explain how amazing all of this is. I've seen so many 2012 blog post and this is at the top. Just so incredible! Thank you for providing me with a blog post full of amazing inspiration!

  71. Mario Colli

    You are so good. Really good that i could spend all day looking at your pictures. Keep doing guys, pure inspiration.

  72. Len

    One word. Ridiculous! Just, ridiculous in the best way possible.

  73. Darin Collison

    Speechless.

  74. Sam

    Every photo here was just breath taking and draw dropping. This is a way a 2012 post should be. Cannot wait to see what your new year brings.

  75. Lisa

    Your achievements in 2012 reflect your vision and incredible talent. You guys are amazing and inspiring.

  76. megan noonan

    Mind blown. These are more than amazing and truly inspirational. Love your work!

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  78. Joseph Delgado

    Stunning work here guys! Big fan of yours from New Jersey. Your images are truly examples of art.

  79. Matt Long

    Amazing stuff, amazing year, Nordica rule.

  80. veritaz photography

    Gorgeous images! Congrats on a great 2012!

  81. Shipra

    Such a solid and powerful collection of images curated together here. Fantastic work, Nordica

  82. Jade

    Oh wow... AWESOME :)

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