Mike & Sue went to the same college, and the same church…but they really didn’t know each other at that time. Flash forward a couple years…up in Chicago…a few sparks fly and the rest is history. =)

Heading out to Michigan City was a bit of a day trip. Round trip we probably spent over 3 hours in the car together…but talking to these two was like talking two lifelong friends. Fueled by McDonald’s sweet tea (easy on the ice) we had an awesome time shooting these creative photos in a new location.

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Before getting into the photo set, I want to share with you my favorite photo from the session. While on our photoshoot, we could see the clouds rolling in and the rain began to drizzle as we were finishing up our photos at the beach. The clouds really helped to create this awesome photo! It’s a little more on the ‘creative’ side…and I absolutely love it!

When we first arrived, the sun was shining and offering all kinds of gorgeous light!

I feel like singing the theme song from the TV show “California Dreams” when I look at this photo- it definitely doesn’t feel like Lake Michigan.

A little bit of fun-

Gotta love their smiles!

It was awesome to see them smiling and having fun in our photoshoot!

I don’t know…maybe it’s just me, but I love this lighthouse! Maybe from the fact that we really don’t have any in Chicago…

And after the sun set…we grabbed this photo next to a street lamp.

Sue & Mike: I can’t wait until your wedding!

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Thanks so much Kelly & Melissa for a great photoshoot! I wish you the best in your future together!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

Afterwards we headed out to the Erawan Museum – where the mythical elephant with three heads resides. That elephant it so big, you can actually go inside it’s body!

To end our day- they took me out to this amazing restaurant on the ocean! It’s their favorite place for seafood- and I must concur…it was my favorite meal in Thailand. =) Fresh grilled prawns, scallops, fried fish….mmmmmmmmm….~

Thanks North & Tangmoe for a great time in Thailand! It was great getting to know you both- best wishes on your marriage!

with love from America-

Kenny Nakai

There are a few more images posted on my facebook profile- so if you want to see more- head on over there!

This photo cracks me up everytime I look at it! =)

Glenn thought I was switching lenses and just threw a fireball at Nicole! I didn’t tell him to do this pose…but I helped his cause with a little photoshop. =)

Thanks you guys for being so willing to try new things! I had a great time, and I hope these images make you smile as you remember all the laughs from the day-

Can’t wait til the wedding!

with love,

Kenny

I photographed Voltaire & Jamie down at the museum campus. It was a gorgeous day and both of them were really comfortable in front of the camera. I loved how playful they with each other…completely catching me off guard at times! I think you can see some of the fun in the images below- Goodtimes!

Thank you guys for all the trust! I can’t wait til your wedding!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

I almost deleted this next shot right after I took it, and I am glad I refrained! I really like this one!

This one was my favorite from the day- I love the way they are smiling and looking at each other- =)

Thanks you guys for a great time and for opening yourselves up to me! We definitely got some genuine moments! =)

See you soon!

with love,

Kenny

We had a great time just hanging out and enjoying the weather. I think that Jinu was secretly practicing his ‘model’ pose as it seemed to come a bit ‘too’ natural for him. =)

Thanks you guys for being so chill and willing to do anything I asked. I think it was worth all the effort! I can’t wait til the wedding day!

with love,

Kenny

After spending some time in the States, Yuki has been in Tokyo working in the business sector. So while their wedding is a long ways away, they wanted to get their eSession done when he came in town to visit.

We headed out to the University of Chicago, Hyde Park…near where President Obama’s house resides. The architecture is really unique for Chicago.

Thanks for coming all the way from Japan for the eSession Yuki! =) It was great meeting you and hearing how the two of you came together! I’ll be praying for you both as you prepare to livin

We headed out to Soldier Field, the home of the Chicago Bears. Rey is a big fan and wanted to incorporate his ‘second’ love into his engagement photos. =) We were really fortunate to find the gates to the upper walkway to be unlocked! I guess there was an event there earlier and so we could walk around in an area that is normally off limits- It was pretty awesome-

If you are not from Chicago, Soldier Field was built in the 1920′s and was originally built as a memorial to soldiers who have died in war. It received a renovation in 2003 and now there is a mixture of old and new throughout the stadium.

This photo cracks me up- I did not tell them to do this, they totally caught me off guard! Gotta love the energy!

Love the pose!

These next two pictures amaze me. I can’t believe how high Rey jumped! He almost jumped out of my frame-

Rey had this idea and so we had a little fun with it- I love Aileen’s expression!

Thanks guys for an awesome time! That’s the closest as I’ve ever been to the actual playing field for the Bears! Can’t wait until the wedding!

with love,

Kenny