Destination weddings in Cancun, Mexico, can be painted with a stereotypical brush from time to time. Beers. Sun. Beach. Party. Big hats. Tequila. More party. You know the drill. The story doesn’t always need to be told that way though. It doesn’t always have to be all sunshine and roses. Raegen and Doug struck us…
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What.. Cole got engaged? WOo Congrats!!
Oh my goodness, congratulations! I don’t know you very well but I am very very happy for you :)
Also, those photos are lovely… I can almost feel the sand in that beach+fish photo.
Congratulations Cole and Therese! That is wonderful news :)
so rad!
Så vackert! Saknar er! <3
SO awesome. “….were at when I was a sweaty photographer running around looking like I was 10 minutes late for everything.” This is how I feel at all my weddings.
Congratulations!!
Great shots and congrats!
You’re engaged!!! CONGRATS!
And also, holy crap that guy looks like he’s diving straight into a rock. I hope that he’s ok :)
huge congrats, cole!
how did you just make a comment about a sweaty nose and make it sound romantic and poetic. impressive skill :) congratulations on the engagement!
Congrats Cole!! So happy for you and Therese.
Congrats!!!!!!
Så himla fint.. både text och bild..
This is such a lovely post, congratulations :)
I’ve said it a bunch of times before, but you’re a lucky man, mate, and Therese has landed herself a top bloke!
Congratulations guys! x
Huge congratulations! Beautifully written and the photos are just lovely. x
Wow! Congratulations. Having been married nearly a decade myself, I can say in all honestly that while not always easy, in David I have found my bliss. I wish you both all the best.
So awesome, congrats! Stunning images!
Congratulations! Great story. And beautiful images.
Great stuff! And congrats!
congrats!!! and for the record….the shot of the girl on the beach on her own took my breath away. wow.
Cool story, cooler photos. Congrats!
Seriously awesome story and seriously awesome photos – congratulations again Cole!
Congrats on your engagement!! Looks like you two are off to a good start, beginning with a nice vacation. =)
Congrats! And those are some lovely travel frames.
So awesome, makes me want to go to Mexico! Great work!
Awesome post, congratulations! The images are beautiful, as always.
and how was the hangover after all dem beers, guy? :D awesome shots my man!
Congratulations! Beautiful.
it’s always such a treat to look at your work.
CONGRATS! ……and, that guy didnt die right that jumped off the cliff?! killer grab.
How did I miss this? Congrats to you Therese! These are awesome shots. Love your compositions.
what a wonderful story and congrats on the engagement!! being married is FABULOUS!!!!! killer photos once again too.
Congratulations, Cole. This is realy great news!
Congratulations!
A few of months ago I flew down to Xcaret, just outside Cancun in the Mayan Riviera, Mexico, to shoot a wedding with one of the most talented wedding photographers in the world. Senor Fer Juaristi. A couple of days later I returned to Vancouver, having shot a wedding with not only one of the…
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this is unreal! so so so many incredible shots. the guy with that hat I want on my wall. Fer is second shooting with me in November and I CANNOT wait. Hope I remember to actually shoot rather than just watch him the whole time.
There aren’t words for how amazing this is.
Breathtakingly beautiful work!
wow, this is…wow!
I need to express myself in Finnish now: Sairaaaaan makeita!
whoa. seriously unreal.
Outrageous. So good friends
awesome set bro, thanks for joining the ride.
i like this. i really do.
Sheeeeeeeiiiittttttttttttt every image is incredible!
love that old guy with the hat!
You guys always bring the noise to the rock show. You killin’ it nonstop. Amazing shots and angles :)
Guys you seriously BLOW MY MIND every time I see your pictures!
complete and utter beauty….so well done
Fourth shot down is epic. And I’m loving that frame of the glasses with ice.
You make me want to be better. I always enjoy your work. Awesome!
Amazing – staggering use of light.
Wow, amazing photos.
Brilliant work. Brilliant.
Wow, just wow you absolutely killed it!
Ridiculous.
All good, but there are some frames in there that are RIDICULOUS.
Just amazing. I agree with Senor Brenizer.
beautiful work guys! nice one!
I quit. No, I’m not, but seriously, you make me want to be a better photographer. Like, AYKM???
You guys make me want to quit being a wedding photographer! Rock solid!
Your PJ stuff is incredible dude. For real.
That’s probably my favorite bouquet toss photo I’ve ever seen. Super impressive set.
Spectacular!
this is INSANE! massive props!
You continue to outdo yourselves. Stunning work… this is just amazing. Your photography belongs in galleries!
There is so much craziness going on here! I love it. Great captures!
crazyness yo!
flat out amazing. so good my friend.
Smällkäft. som sagt. Underbart!
Grymt, Jacob!
Outstanding! Teach me! :-)
Outstanding as per usual!
magic & mystery..!!
Mafiaoso! Very cool!!
Absolutely fantastic. Love the images. You are traveling places, this a different, very different kind of setup. Love the lighting here. Fantastic costumes.
One of my favorites is the old man with hat, looks like a scene straight from Godfather movie :)
CRAZY. AWESOME. WORK.
Crazy awesome!
I’ve photographed on a movie set before and that’s exactly what these look like, movie stills!!! Amazing job of capturing this awesome wedding.
love . seriously, excellent .
Full bottle of awesome sauce!
Holy crap. Great embrace of shadows.
Fy fan vad bra! You’re so talented and inspiring!
Beautiful. Those night shots are amazing!
LOVE! so moody and edgy. i adore all the balloon photos, and especially love the wrestler mask! beautiful!
wow!
What a wedding! Never seen anything like that.
We return here in every single day! Your photos are so inspiring. Full of fantastic light and colours.
Amazing job!! Congratulations!!
This is superb!
Just can’t say no to spiderman.
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Every time you guys blow me away even more. Amazing.
Great work guys ! Good ideas, well executed and stylish post production as always :-)
nice job Cole !
I know I’ve mentioned it a million times, but I LOVE your compositions. Amazing.
Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!!! Love what you’re doing!
You guys are amazing! The emotion captured is incredible, along with truly beautiful modern portraits. Love.
And boom goes the dynamite…beautiful shots all the way. You guys keep getting better and better.
Beautiful!!
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You guys just keep getting better and better. Keep it up!
Alright… I’m hooked (as usual). The first and third shots are simply breath taking.
Killer preview bro, love your tones & moments.
Love these shots. I think my favs are the shoes and the eyes. Very powerful.
You guys are just crushing the compositions… and the competition.
by Cole & Jakob
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Tyler - i think you guys are really good at what you do.
Javier Abad - Good work guys!!
Jenna Baze (aka: The Awkward Photographer) - Your work constantly inspires me. The naturalness… the unique perspective… the mood. I love it all.
Sarah - This is just gorgeous! I never considered myself a beach bride, but you may have converted me :)
Carolina - Oh guys, this is so amazing! I am working on getting my plan ready so I can learn from you. :) Awesome work
Teresa K - Superb, truly. But honestly, I expect no less every time I come to your site. You guys never disappoint.
Heather J - So I’ve come to realize that the reason I like your work so much is because it reminds me of Wes Anderson films. This post especially. Great work, you two.
sam hurd - dibs on a post card :)
http://nordicaphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/cancun-wedding-photographer079.jpg
Fotograf Fredric - Vajjert! Blir badsugen :-)
nirav - Beautifully captured my friends. Love those rain shots!
Shyann - Amazing, I love your unique vision on these. Such a wonderful wedding.
Mary Sylvia - Some amazing shots in the rain, but my favorite is the one with the little girl on the bed watching everyone…lovely.
Sonal - Just beautiful. I feel like I was there.
Mike and Frida Photography - Love the framing in the wide-angle (24mm?) shot of “the kiss”. : D
Zosia - So so good guys! Those moody clouds are amazing!
Jean - Art. Your work is so magical, Cole and Jakob. You two never cease to amaze.
Anne Marie Carson - Amazing, as usual from you guys. I have to say I LOVE her dress (and equally so that she chose a color, while others in the wedding party wore white).
Darko - Fantastic set – I can’t decide if I prefer the color or the BW shots – they are all amazing!
Kat Braman - this image is crazy cool http://nordicaphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/cancun-wedding-photographer079.jpg – love the way you’re using exposure to tell a story
Kyle - I am going to bookmark this post and come back to it again and again and again for inspiration! Amazing.
And I love the shot of the guy with the portrait right behind him looking at him!
Fe - Wow! Just wow! Your work is amazing :)
Sarah - Incredible shots. The baby and the mother in the sudden rainstorm gave me chills, so beautiful.
Sachin Khona - Top drawer work fellas.. love this wedding!
Brian Furbush - Great set per usual fellas. Really love the moody cloud shots as well as the epic bodybuilder.
Jesse Pafundi - Going out on a limb here and saying these photographs are really good.
gabe aceves - its unbelievable how you guys roll. seriously, amazing work gentlemen. i love visiting.
Sinereh - This is amazing! And the feet shot is just magical.
Leah Muse - Her dress is stunning! Fabulous work, as always. Love their day!
Caroline - Yeah, so, you guys blew my mind with this wedding. This is my favorite: http://nordicaphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/cancun-wedding-photographer067.jpg
ALMA - Ridiculously Awesome!
Gretchen Adams - Beautiful images
Michael Wachniak - Not sure how I missed this… but wow. Killed it, guys.Amazing!
Mattias - M m m :-) From dawn to dusk, perfect!
Sara Norrehed - My gosh – I l.o.v.e it!!
Harvard - Had me at shiny muscle man.
ed peers - So damn good.
Julie Harris - Lovely wedding… I especially like the atmospheric photos… the sky, the beach, the birds, the rainbow, etc. Adds a lot of drama to the event.
Vanessa - Love the colours you captured of the waiter making the drink that’s on fire – so amazing!! Great photos!!
Jakub Majewski - Bravo guys, it was a great adventure, the weather and those colours. Awesome!
Ric Latham - Love them, fantastic images!
Nick Lance - So natural and I loved the lady holding her baby in the rain. Amazing!
Elliot Anderson - Love the muscle man shot! Great post all around per usual.
Kris Mackesty - These photos are amazingly good. Very inspiring and truly some of the best work I’ve seen in a long time.
Derek - Beautiful wedding! Love all the emotions you captured and your eye for details!