Nordica Photography
Dominican Republic Wedding Photographer // Katya & Rob
We’ve known Dominican Republic wedding photographer Katya Nova for a few years new. But never did we think that we would be shooting her wedding, let alone in one of the most stunning locations we’ve ever seen.
Katya summed it up quite nicely when we were driving home at the end of her wedding day in Punta Cana. The day had started at 4AM for the sunrise beach ceremony, and it was just after midnight. We were driving to the resort as the day was winding down.
Katya and Rob were in the car, along with their videographers Kiera and Josh, and it was pitch black outside. The road felt like we were driving through a minefield.
Katya was fiddling with her iPod and getting into the music a bit, and settled on a song. As we were driving, she said:
“Three years. Crazy. Remember having that coffee in Vancouver”?
“Definitely. It feels like a lifetime ago”. We first met Katya back then, and she was one of the first photographers in Vancouver who reached out to us when we started our business. Actually, she was the first one to give us a bit of a lesson when she wouldn’t refer us a wedding because our prices were too low. We’ll never forget that.
“Time flies”, Katya said, and she continue playing with her iPod.
She switched songs and picked the one we used in this blog post. It’s a song by Jesh de Rox, and was meant to be their first dance song. The first dance actually never happened, but Katya got very sentimental when the song started playing.
It was a great moment to wind down the wedding day, and summed up Katya perfectly. Always thinking of others, and a genuinely kind person. We never would have dreamt up that three years after having that coffee with Katya we would be sitting in a bouncy car in the Dominican Republic, but looking back at it, we feel like we won the lottery.
[audio:http://nordicaphotography.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Jesh-de-Rox-Shivers.mp3|titles=Jesh de Rox – Shivers]Katya and Rob’s wedding from the Dominican Republic was feature on Ruffled Wedding Blog, Wedding Row Waterside, Indelible Stories, and Brides Without Borders.
Vendors for Katya and Rob’s wedding on Pinterest.
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fer juaristi
killer wedding guys!
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Sachin Khona
Wowza. So beautiful! Congratulations Katya & Rob!
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Phill
Treasure trove. I think I'll keep this open a few days in a browser tab. It's a visual smorgasbord to be revisited time and again.
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Romin
Epic, fellas. Well done.
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Leo
This is just ridiculously awesome, guys. I looked through the entire post a couple of times, trying to find something that would stick out as being especially great, but I couldn't. Because it's all amazing - start to finish. Way to rock it, seriously.
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Drew W
You guys dominate! Such amazing work you two.
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tim
pure gold! (this is a 2012 best of, right?)
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Andreas
so good guys! beautiful! moving! emotional!
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nirav
Say what now?? Killer work amigos!!
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Katya Nova
Dear Jakob & Cole... It's impossible to put into words what you've done for us. I'm humbled and overwhelmed by how talented you are and how FREAKING AWESOME you are as people. We're so excited to have created these memories with you and can't wait for more. You are not just amazing photographers, you are artists at life. The way you see and feel is a gift. Your biggest fans, K+R. See you back here in Punta Cana soon!
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dustin prickett
now this is what gives me goose bumps, so beautiful.
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Will Kim
wow, what a beautiful wedding. you guys captured it perfectly.
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Brian Furbush
These are freaking amazing guys. Awesome wedding.
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kristi wright
Favorite.
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Gabe
annnnnnnnd that's how it's done!! amazing guys.
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Elissa
Wow. Just wow. Consider me slayed. You guys continue to blow me away. I can't even pick a favorite shot. Amazing.
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geneoh
great job dudes, I love the story.
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Paul Krol
whoah that was a pretty epic journey.
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Richard
Oh my WORD!!! This is one amazing set! You guys rock!! Loving it. BOOM!!!
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david Jenkins
Love your work guys, you just don't miss a thing. Even the parrot shot is stunning.
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Mercedes
Not an original comment but again...you killed it.
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Anushe Low
Guys. Just one word...Off the scales (ok, 3)
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Poslubieni
How did you do this guys !!! marvelous shots !!!
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Laura {Babb Photo}
Stunningly beautiful.
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Johanna
Goosebumps.
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Stephanie
Wow. This looks like it was a freaking awesome party. You captured the event beautifully!
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AdonyeJaja
absolutely breathtaking. beautiful wedding! insane photography. The images from the ceremony, man they rock!
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Jesse Pafundi
Dont know what else to say besides absolutely freaking incredible.
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benj haisch
wow. just wow.
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Anni
These are seriously amazing. The whole mood and emotion of the day is just as present as the people in the photos... amazing amazing amazing.
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mike
Gorgeous work, guys.
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Heather
LOVE the venue. The Domincan looks amazing!!
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Ruan
Let me be the first to offer you free accommodation whenever you visit South Africa :) Of course a 2 on 1 session will be involved! Well done, inspirational as always.
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Chelsey
Holy crap, guys. I think I just decided that I want y'all to shoot my wedding one day.
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Jared Tseng
Beautiful moments! Killer compositions! Breathtaking light! Amazing work guys.
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ed peers
This is beyond epic fellas. Stunning.
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isaiah
unbelievable
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shipra
wow WOW wow!!! That's all i've got, but I mean it! No wait, one more thing...she's absolutely stunning!
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Nora
Wow I'm speechless!
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Jimmy
Words can't describe the amount of awesome in this post. Incredible work.
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J Shoda
It's crazy to know that wedding photography can be this good. You guys raised the bar yet again.
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Meredith S
Amazing. looks like a movie! you totally stretch your creativity in shots and it isn't hard to notice. Keep up the excellent work.
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ryan flynn
such amazing storytelling!
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Nicole Firestone
Wedding of the year. Wow isn't a strong enough word. Well done.
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Sonia Jansson
There is no words for this !
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ken kienow
next level. wow.
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Girish
Super crazy maaan :) Looks like you traveling to one of the wildest weddings ever. Awesome locations to add on. Wonderful pictures in everyday. Can you share what cameras do you use and shooting in low light do you always use a flash and what iso. Hopefully you can share this info. Thanks in advance.
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zosia
I think you guys just took it up to a new level. So rad!
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Kristian Leven
EPIC! was the word going through my head through that entire post - those sunrise shots...that'll take some beating.
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Alberto
Beautiful work. It's So inspiring
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Rik Pennington
Epic doesn't begin to cover this. Stunning work. Can you retire now and give the rest of us a chance?
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Ryan Brenizer
Fantastic all over.
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Tyler
.......
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Stephanie K.
Fantastic. Katya looked so beautiful as always!
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Nessa K
You guys always excede my expectations. The best part about these photos is I feel them. All of them. Absolutely amazing. <3
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FogartyFOTO
Your work is stunning, elegant and organically beautiful. I am so blown away.
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Jakub
Friggin ACE! // The Nordica lads have done it again!
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Brian
Massively killed this wedding. Probably one of the most amazing I've ever seen. You guys are incredible.
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alyda
everything has been said already but I have to say you guys are just so freaking talented! wowsers!
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Brian Kraft
So, that happened.
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Nikki
Pure dynomite you, such a solid performance once again, love your work.
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Priya Patel
Incredible! There are so many amazing shots in here. I especially love image 159 - just fantastic.
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Aprile
Amazing you guys!!! I can only imagine what our photos will look like in Hawaii. I can't wait :)
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shahroll photo
KUDOS! i love story line at your photos! Nice meet your website! (Malaysian Photographer)
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Travis
Awesome work. So much life in these photos
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Reimund Trost
Holy Cow!
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Derek Martinez
Incredible wedding, you guys killed it!
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Corina thue
Picture of the bride with the pink flowers, AMAZING!!
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Alex Dimopoulos
What a wedding and what amazing photography over the whole day!
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Krzysztof
amazing photographs of the beautiful climate
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Emi@1314
Different and stunning work.
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Bartlett Pair Photography
Ooo the lighting is so amazing!
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Bartlett Pair Photography
Love the pic where you can see the other photographer dancing lol!
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Vivek Sinha
Photographs beyond words!
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andy stenz
Is that a GoPro in the box with the cash? Too funny!
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Oli
Inspiring stuff guys. Hope you guys can get down to Aus for a beer (and I guess, a wedding).
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Martins Kikulis
Amazing stuff!
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Weddings Bayahibe
Cole & Jacob - Thanks for this great post about Katya Nova and her work in the Dominican Republic. Incredible! We're a little biased, though, as we live, work, and play in Bayahibe and our resort's brides, grooms, and honeymooners echo Katya's sentiments all the time.
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Mary
A sunrise wedding ceremony...how romantic!
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Lars Virdeby
Ahhhh, jag får ont i magen av att titta på bilderna, så jä_la braaaaa!!!
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Mariana Maya
FUN FUN wedding! seeing all iamges of the DR took me back to my honeymoon!
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shari
Sure you guys are awesome and this entire set killer and the bride... don't even get me started at how stunning she is... But seriously, I just have to give mad props to the well dressed, dancing photographer who exhibited perfect timing with that flash of hers.
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Josh Bennett Photography
Some of those beach photos are funny! Made me think of Gilligan's Island.
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Big Day
Looks like that was a fairly fun evening, one to remember, great shots and it looked like a very different wedding to shoot at!
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Φωτογράφος γάμου | Yannis Larios
Wow! Magnificent storyline! Beautifully depicted. Amazing work!
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Katya NOVA
So it's been a year & ... we're ever more floored by how these images still make us feel. I'm compelled to reply to the comments about the 'second photographer' dancing with the camera - THAT'S MY BEST FRIEND & MC who is a lawyer, and is holding a camera like that for the first time in her life! Ha!
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temecula wedding photographer
Wow. I some how stumbled upon your blog and have spent over an hour looking at the images. Incredible work that truly is inspiring!
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Natallia
What a stunning location and the pictures!!
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Sandra Von Riekhoff
Here in the Maldives, shooting a wedding today and as always doing my Nordica check in to get inspired...thanks, that worked!!! Itching to start the day now.
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Emanuelle
Un trabajo precioso!! enhorabuena
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Fotograf Ślubny Lublin
Your story telling is perfect!
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Adi Kordonski
Bloody hell! What a day it must have been! packed with action and beautifully depicted.
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Barbara
Wow this brought tears to my eyes!!! I still remember when you started in vancouver. I was brand new in Canada and wanted to go meet you...wow it is wonderful how far you guys have go! Cheers fro such beautiful work and many many more years and celebrations! hope to shake your hand one day soon!
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DominicanRepublic
amazing photos :)
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Mark Dowie
These photographs are amazing. The tone is so beautiful and the composition is incredibly cinematic. Great work.
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Karlo Gavric
I just love it, such a great photos, real pleasure for the eyes...
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Paulina
Guys, you are the best! Absolutely stunning photography, the highest quality. I'm in love <3
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fotograf slubny wroclaw
What beautiful images! Stunning! Love them!
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Mary
Such a wonderful photos make me think that we had a common photographer. I also had my wedding there, and i was so enjoyed by the photos he made. He's very talented and professional photographer. You can see some of his works if you want , just go to http://www.pinkfilm.org/photographerinthedominica
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Fotograf Ślubny Katowice
Lovely pic ! Dominican !
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Fotograf Ślubny Śląsk
What beautiful images!
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Azjatycki Kotek Aliexpress
!!! love it
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BeLove - Fotografia Ślubna
Fantastic reportage. You can see the photographer's skills in the photos. Interesting compositions. Congratulations.
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kadrowanie marzen lukasz wasik
I love your style! Well done!
By Cole & Jakob