Stan & Helen’s Engagement Pictures!

Seasons: spring, summer, fall, and winter. One reason why I love Chicago? We experience them all. Things slow down in winter and people spend more time indoors with each of us finding different ways to pass the time. And while we enjoy our winter wonderland, we cannot wait for the warmer weather of spring to come. We long to see the green grass, to feel the warmth of the sun light on our skin, and to hear the birds chirping as we stroll out of bed.

And so it is with life.

Seasons of abundance and seasons of drought,
Seasons of growth and seasons of frustration,
Seasons of love and seasons of loneliness,
Seasons of beginnings and seasons of endings.

And while we are all in different seasons of life, we can always know that these seasons, like all other seasons will pass and we have hope towards brighter days.

I have known Helen since our days at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. We both attended Covenant Fellowship Church where we share many of the same friends. Needless to say I was thrilled when she told me she was engaged! And as I love to do during an engagement session, I listened as they shared their story with me. They made me laugh and through their openness, blessed me with their testimony.

Stan & Helen: through the different seasons you have endured and are enduring may these images always remind you of this season of Love that He has brought into your lives.

We headed out to Helen’s old stomping ground…taking a stroll through Lincoln Park and North Ave Beach. It was raining all day including up to the moment I arrived! Thankfully the skies opened up and we didn’t get rained on at all! It was a blessing in disguise as the beach and park were less crowded than they normally would be on a Sunday afternoon.

These two were always joking around and laughing…and so I love this image of the two of them…enjoying a moment together-

This was a Nakai Photography first: A jumping piggy back ride! lol…for the record, this was not my idea! I love it when things just happen spontaneously! But I absolutely adore their expressions!

And if you can’t tell by Helen’s face…let me tell you that there were some serious G-Forces going on during this spin! I’m surprised her shoes didn’t fall off! =)

My favorite shot of the day-

Thanks for a great time guys and I can’t wait to head out to St. Louis for your wedding!

with love,

Kenny Nakai