If you say you aren’t weird, you’re lying. Everyone is weird in their own way, and when you embrace the weirdness, life is that much more awesome. Weird is a good thing. When we met Karen and Cameron in 2010, we left thinking this: “Penguin ice sculpture? That’s weird.” You see, Cameron had intended on building…
2011 was the year we got to know who Nordica is becoming. The year a face began to emerge. But it didn’t just happen, and it wasn’t without playing a bit of house along the way. We’ve always referred to Nordica as our baby, and it is. Nordica’s roots are deep within both our lives…
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Congratulations on an amazing year – I can’t wait to see what 2012 holds for Nordica (or 2018 for that matter!)
Brilliant work. You have done amazing work this year! I wish you all well for next year!
Wow, these are all gorgeous photos. I look forward to seeing what 2012 will bring from Nordica.
Truly amazing stuff from you two! A good year for sure!
I had to slow down my day and take it in, very slowly, frame by frame. Cole & Jakob you have created something incredibly beautiful.
Always blown away guys. Great work!
So inspiring! What a fabulous set of images, they are just breathtaking.
What an awesome year it must have been for you guys
Every single image is a show stopper. Great work fellows.
What the?…!
You guys are sick!
Beautiful art guys!
Your work floors me. Every single time. Your images are about weddings, mostly, but it is the people (and all of their human-ness) that shine through. That displays a skill that is beyond even the most complex manipulation of light through a machine. It shows that you’ve been growing this a lot longer than just the time that you’ve been holding cameras… Congrats on a beautiful year.
you guys are out of control. what a year.
that photo of the (father’s?) outstretched hand and girl crawling across the aisle is ridiculously excellent photojournalism. Of course the whole set is superb, but that one blew. me. away.
WOW #3 is my fav!! That is an amazing group of photos my friend!!
Amazing year for you guys!
Joyful, joyful stuff, guys! Looking forward to seeing more in 2012! x
So glad you guys put this epic post together, inspiring to look through your year of work. Keep it up for reals!
Congrats on a great year! Such lovely photos each time. Looking forward to seeing more in the coming years! :)
What a beautiful year of photography! Wow!
So so so good
Uberlicious.
Amazing photo…so inspiring!!
I will be here next year for sure….great photography
Amazing work guys! Looking forward to seeing what you’ll come up with 2012! Happy New Year & keep up the good work !
Beautiful, beautiful work, great post guys!
Well done lads! Very inspirational. Looking forward to seeing more in 2012!
Kudos to you guys! This is an amazing set of images! Can’t wait to see what you bring to the table for 2012!
What a fabulous set of images – Best wishes for 2012
Awesome…
Jäääklar vilket år ni har haft!
Nordica. Can’t stop. Won’t stop.
What an amazing (second?!) year you guys have had. Can’t wait to see the third. And forth. And…
fourth* dang it.
What an amazing year you guys had… Simply beautiful images all around. Looking forward to 2012!
fantastic year guys!
This is probably my 3rd time here and keep getting more and more blown away. Some true talent you guys have!
omg. omg omg. everything i love about you guys! just. so. good. i can’t believe this is only year two… your passion + talent + skillz = my inspiration. LOVE nordica. best wishes for 2012!! and pat y’all’s selves on the back for 2011. for real.
Wow, serious eye candy here. I’m a big fan of your work… It’s got this cinematic feel to it that haunts me. Love.
Nothing to say I haven’t already said. You guys are awesome. Thanks for sharing your vision.
Outstanding!
I could write a million words on the awesomeness of your work…. or I could just say Fuck Yeah!
Stunning work in 2011!! Keep it up, it’s fabulous :)
As I expected your year was phenomenal. Wow
So inspiring.
So many amazing photos. You’ve made some serious strides this year. Congratulations on all of your well-deserved success.
Truly amazing. What a year this has been for you!
Amazing collection. You guys are incredible
And that is why you guys rule!
Seriously though, hugely inspiring as always – look forward to seeing more amazing work from you. Cheers.
I’m on the verge of tears. I just spent… so much time looking through these. Three times now. You’re amazingly talented men. I cannot wait to see what you do in 2012. <3
It’s so frustrating because I want to say everything and still nothing sums up my feelings. So I’ll just say: ♥
Speechless. Just send this link to all prospective clients and you’re done.
By far my favorite year in review so far. Such a joy to scroll through these, and I love the song choice, too. So excited to see what 2012 brings for you.
You guys had an AMAZING year! Phenomenal work.
Hats off to you guys – some sensational images here. Can’t wait to see what you guys come up with next year.
you guys are the bestestest
Wow. That’s one helluva year. So many awesome pictures. Will be exciting to see what magic you’ll bring in 2012.
Ridiculous. I’ll be watching closely during 2012. Can’t wait!
If this is what 2011 looked like, I can’t imagine what 2012 is going to look like. Inspiring work.
all best in 2012…2011 was WOW ;-))
guys 2012 will rock for you! You are definitely doing something that moves me.
Beautiful work !!!
It’s amazing that places I’ve never been, moments I’ve never witnessed and people I’ve never met could make me feel as much as these frames do. Your work speaks loudly enough for us all to hear. Speechless.
This is truly outstanding boys… it just gets better and better. Amazing.
unreal, fellas. so mother flippin’ good.
Man, what a recap! BADASS.
So damn proud of you guys!!
Wow. your photography is great. I’m glad I stumbled across it. What a beautiful 2011 post. Blessings.
Just discovered you guys and glad I did. Great photos all! Looks like it was an amazing year. Looking forward to what 2012 brings!
what a year, guys. wow!
Congratulations on a fabulous year guys, look forward to seeing your work in 2012!
dayum dudes! this is such a sick collection of images. Thanks for the lovely postcard BTW!
Beautiful work! Thanks for sharing and keep em coming!
what a great post…what a great year! your work is incredible.
This is nothing short of amazing. Love.
pretty damn mega, congrats
Incredible work, looking forward to seeing your posts from this year!
GOSH! Your work is beyond stunning! I can’t look away!
WOOOOW!! <3 FULL LOVE!! EXCELENTE TRABAJO FOTOGRÁFICO, MUY INSPIRADOR, IMPRESIONANTE LO MEJOR QUE HE VISTO! POR FOTOGRAFOS COMO USTEDES ME ENAMORO Y AMO MAS LA FOTOGRAFIA! FELICIDADES!!!!! :D WOOW!
i love your colors, your style, your way of framing. nice work.
“Our vision is to make cancer treatments available to everyone across Canada, regardless of age and income.” That is the statement you’ll see when you read about Thrive Alive, a foundation that Stephanie and Walter started in 2009. Their passion in life is to make the lives of those effected by cancer more positive, and most…
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One of these days, I want a lifestyle session with you guys. I’ve been thinking of all the amazing photographers I’m aware of and who my dream session might be with…you continuously produce such beautiful work that my answer always come back to Nordica.
Great session per usual guys – really awesome mission that the couple has as well. Congrats and looking forward to the wedding shots.
Guys, this is fantastic. You are really ROCKING the document you/lifestyle type session. Love it!
So real. So not contrived. So frickin’ brilliant.
So excited to see another document you session! Gorgeous photographs, as always.
what Ed said! :)
A very inspiring thought to start your post, they’re fortunate to share a strong positive goal. Beautiful images of a gorgeous couple… I love her dresses!
stunning pictures!
all round awesome. Wonderful light too
These photos make me smile (and cry). You captured my best friend and the love of her life in the most stunningly natural way. Looking forward to the wedding and the gorgeous photos I’m sure you’ll capture!
So good, it’s genius!
PURE. ART. LOVE. FRESH. INSPIRING.
Beautiful session! I love the lighting in these. The one of her outfit blowing in the wind is my favorite!
Really awesome perspectives and compositions!
So incredibly stunning. Especially love the life raft, the wine glasses, and the crab shots, but they are really all amazing!
You make it feel like we are seeing less of them and more of them at the same time. Very insightful photography. Well done.
You guys seriously need to do more of these document you sessions because the way you make them feel effortless intimate is amazing. Any photographer knows how hard it is to truly capture people on that deep of a level and you guys do it, and make it look easy.
Yeah, that was alright…. SERIOUSLY? Stunning session. So effortless and beautiful.
I’m impressed, fascinating history and beautiful pictures. Well done guys!
Truly great story!
Seriously ridic’ guys.. too good!
awesome work documenting Such a cute and caring couple!
awesome work dudes. I feel you really captured them in there element.
man, you guys now I am a fan, great work!!
Damn I love this shoot. Great lighting and great use of the boat. You guys are ridiculous!
Wow, I LOVE this. Seriously, you guys absolutely did this so perfectly. Wow, so so so good.
wow. this session is amazing.
Wow. Amazing!
Great story and great photos. There’s a great documentary feel to your photos. Good job!
Beautiful, romantic story. So well captured, so well presented. Amazing!
this is one of my favorite things you guys have ever done. for serious.
completely brilliant, sexy and so real. I love it.
Romance is in the air! Absolute brilliant photography as always! I saw the word Singapore! Greetings from here in Singapore!
This is what it’s all about. Absolutely love this guys :)
You capture souls. I’m so in love with every single image you guys produce. Damn you. :)
Amazing photography! Amazing.
spectacular
great set of images. the light is just awesome – way to capture it! and fantastic images documenting this couple.
Beautiful sunlight, great images!
Such beautiful shots especially the shot of the city. Great job.
If ever there was a beer slinging, shot-gun firing, barn dancing, deer-antlericious wedding, this was it. Meg had a vision for her wedding and there was nothing that could hold her back. She was amazing. Her wingman, Adam, wasn’t so bad either at putting it all together. Massive props to the two of them for…
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Oh my goodness… that second photo is just perfect. I laughed. A LOT!
2nd photo is all kinds of awesome, can’t wait to see the whole wedding!
nice one on the shot gun!
Nice one of the shotgun! *KABLAAM*
ok, whaaat? shotgun image is amazing.
Love the portrait in front of the hay truck.
Love your work. Another tremendous set.
I’d like to know what the officiant was shouting lol. rad shots guys.
Gotta jump on the wagon…AMAZING shot gun photograph :)
Lovely work! Beautiful shots.
Great pictures I would love to see more. Congratulations to you. You make a beautiful bride. All the best to you and Adam.
awesome! looking forward to the rest..
nice, i love dance photos…:)
It’s that time of year again. The time when wedding season slowly gets less crazy in this part of the world, and there’s room for other things than just shooting and editing. The gong-show is winding down, so to speak. We’ve still got a few weddings to go this season, but we’re over the hump….
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Awesome image fellows! Enjoy your recharge break!
Beautiful portrait!!
If you are implying you’ll be having some sort of workshop, shame on the Army for moving me from Seattle to North Carolina because I’d KILL to go.
oh.my.
Stunning and SUCH a tease.
Excelente.
Beautifull light and most beautifull bride eyes. Only the back light i would try to clean in PS to dont disturb me and center me in the bride eyes. Excelent shoot
by Cole & Jakob
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Michael Wachniak - Absolute Radness. I really admire how you worked with the amazing ambient light in the church. Others may have not typically seen that and would have used flash. Amazing as always guys!
Paul Rowland - Awesome wedding y’all. The last two images are trippy.
Dane Deasy - Loved the photos. The chance to play that song while looking through the images was a really nice touch. Very fitting. Keep up the great work!
Geoff - Love the use of light in this one…amazing fellas!
sam hurd - absolutely crazy cool.
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Two Ring Studios - Wow, such vision and creativity in every photo. Love the tilt-shift of the priest in the church.
fotograf vjencanja PJ - You are the best…:)
Stephanie - Your words….your photography….it seriously made my heart hurt with happiness. You have a gift!
Erik Clausen - Dudes, that first dress shot is killer. Great set fellas.
TJ Romero - fantastic work! love your vision!
Teresa K - So lovely…you guys are very gifted
Mike and Frida Photography - You conveyed a sense of warmth with your colors in the church. Kudos, boys.
Continuum Photography - The subtle reflection of the dress in the window in that first few shots is awesome.
J Shoda - Your visions align to make some magnificent ****. Well done guys.
Zosia - Gah! Splendidly awesome stuff guys!
Fotograf Fredric - Lovely set! Well done guys!
Andy Gaines - Awesome work as ever guys! Absolutely love those church shots!
Slubna - Very nice tricky party photos.
Javier Abad - Nice work guys!!
Linus Moran - Stunning coverage as ever – love the shot of the devil on the church steps!
ALMA - Too good guys!
ed peers - A big high five! Unbelievably good…
Thomas Lester - You work is always amazing. Love it. You did an amazing job with this. That faint dress reflection in the window is amazing. Great job!
gabe aceves - gentlemen, every time i visit i am greeted with amazing images and stories. it inspires me friends. so good.
Jakub Majewski - Perfect technique, great vision, amazing light !!!
Blake Burton - man their portraits are insane! the dancing shots are pretty funny too!
Jason & Marie - Insanely beautiful you guys, and the guy with the mask outside the church?? Well that’s definitely weird :)
Phill - I was somewhere around Barstow, on the edge of the desert, when the true meaning of these images began to take hold. Staggering beauty.
ryan southen - awesome wedding. your comp is top notch and i really love the feel and tones.
Sarah - Really stunning work as usual. The portrait with the raindrops is gorgeous.
Fotograf Ślubny Warszawa - great story photos with lot of love and fun, i love you post process work
James Readhead - a stunning collection of photographs. epic church and wicked light…chain link fence and bride with flowers allll good…superb.
Leah Muse - Those dress shots are ridiculous. And the picture of the pews with the little stream of light? Stunning.
Heather - Looks like an ABSOLUTE blast!
Mercedes - Of course this is amazing. The shots of them together are so beautiful.
AdonyeJaja - Great set guys. so well captured.
Jakub - Yet another stunning album! Fantastic work lads!
Julianna Rennard - Superb wedding, guys! Just awesome from beginning to end.
brett maxwell - Yep, we’re all weird, and my favorite people are the ones who recognize it and embrace it.
Stay weird my friends.
Paul Krol - wickedly good photography from beginning to end. I really liked that church wide angle picture with all that light on the people in the middle. Great light control.
tim - Amazing set. Loved the range of portraits in this one.
Kat Braman - I love the way you guys see and shoot light.
Sean Phillips - What a wonderful setting and a beautiful day. I love your liberal use of black and white in the images presented!
Ric Latham - WOW what a great wedding! love the bride and groom shots
Nick Lance - Love how you played a bit with contrast in the church. Beautiful work as always! :)