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Gorgeous Radisson Blu Aqua Wedding Pictures // Jamie + Austin

Radisson Blu Aqua Wedding Pictures

Welcome to Jamie + Austin’s Radisson Blu Aqua wedding pictures! There are so many gorgeous photos and special moments, it was hard to pick which 60 pictures to share here! Be sure to scroll all the way down!

Kudos to Kendall from Shannon Gail, Kehoe Designs, Becca Kaufman Orchestra, and the team from the Radisson Blu for making their dream wedding come true!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Chicago Radisson Blu Aqua
Planner + Cooridnator: Kendall from Shannon Gail Weddings and Events
Photographers: Nakai Photography
Florals + Decor: Kehoe Designs
Band: Becca Kaufman Orchestra

These first three pictures are some of our favorites!

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A photo outsides at night is a must to complete your Radisson Blu Aqua wedding pictures!

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Always love a Vanity Fair inspired wedding party photo!

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Getting Ready Radisson Blu Aqua Wedding Pictures

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A moment with Mom that Jamie will never forget-

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Looks like a wedding advertisement!

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All the ladies were thrilled to see Jamie in her wedding dress!

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A moment that Dad will treasure forever

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We love the black on black look of Austin’s tuxedo!

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The Radisson Blu Aqua has so many photogenic spots throughout their hotel!

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Radisson Blu Aqua Wedding Ceremony Pictures

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Radisson Blu Aqua Wedding Reception Pictures

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Radisson Blu Aqua wedding pictures reception first dance

When your Maid of Honor sings during her toast! Knocked it out of the park!

Radisson Blu Aqua wedding pictures reception toasts

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Radisson Blu Aqua wedding pictures reception dancing

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One last picture to end the night!

Radisson Blu Aqua wedding pictures reception outside at night

Congrats again Jamie and Austin! As amazing as these pictures were…there are so many more in the full set! Thanks for having us as your Chicago wedding photographers!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

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Fun Chicago Engagement Photos // Amanda + Zack

Fun Chicago Engagement Photos in Lincoln Park + North Ave Beach

So excited to share these fun Chicago engagement photos! This one of the last photos from the session, but I love the moment…and the mixture of urban and nature! If you were looking for a proposal or engagement photographer…send us a message!

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We started in Lincoln Park…with a little bit of fall colors in the background!

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We took plenty of “looking at the camera” photos…but I really enjoyed all the fun moments!

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I don’t think Zack was expecting this…but he was a good sport! Nothing says “fun Chicago engagement photos” like spontaneous moments!

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Decided to go a little Ansel Adams with a black and white nature picture

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Photographer’s insight: Amanda and Zack are in the perfect spot where the buildings don’t block them! Also wanted to include the Navy Pier Ferris wheel!

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A little fun with champagne!

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They look sooo happy!

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Congrats again Amanda + Zack! Can’t wait for your wedding next year!!!

with love,

your Chicago engagement photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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Chicago Radisson Blu Aqua Wedding Photos // Teasers

Chicago Radisson Blu Aqua Wedding Photos // Teasers for Jamie + Austin

It’s late on a Sunday evening, but we wanted to share a few teasers Jamie + Austin’s Chicago Radisson Blu Aqua wedding photos! The dance floor was full the whole evening thank to the amazing Becca Kaufman Orchestra!

Shout out to Kendall from Shannon Gail and the team from the Radisson Blu…everything went together flawlessly for the bride and groom!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Chicago Radisson Blu Aqua
Planner + Cooridnator: Kendall from Shannon Gail Weddings and Events
Photographers: Nakai Photography
Florals + Decor: Kehoe Designs
Band: Becca Kaufman Orchestra

Love the first picture in black and white…

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Austin was stunned by his gorgeous bride!

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Stole a moment off the dance floor for a night time photo!

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Thanks for having us as your Chicago wedding photographers! We had so much fun with you all today!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

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Madison Engagement Photos // Olbrich Botanical Gardens

Madison Engagement Photos // Olbrich Botanical Gardens

It was a beautiful day in Madison for Sarah + Keith’s photoshoot! We were treated at the end with a perfect sunset over the water! Be sure to scroll down to see our favorite 14 of their Madison engagement photos! Though I am located in Chicago…if you were needing a Madison engagement photographer – contact me as I am always happy make the short drive!

Madison engagement photos

Photographer’s Tip: Sometimes you get lucky – love the double sun flare in this picture! (Not photoshopped) We got lucky with a perfect reflection off the water!

Madison engagement photos

Olbrich Botanical Gardens is stunning space – So many colors, textures and layers to work with!

Madison engagement photos

I’ve known Sarah her whole life…and in fact her parents have known me for my whole life! From being the RING BEARER at their wedding…to photographing the wedding of their daughter…what a wonderful circle of connections!

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This spot was just along a walkway, but the colors, layers and textures were to much to pass up! Not to mention the perfect moment!

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One of the best parts of being an engagement photographer…is to see the real smiles and laughs as they share a little bit about themselves with me!

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One of my favorite Madison features: The lakes!  You can’t go wrong with a setting sun over water!

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Sarah + Keith! It was so great to capture your Madison engagement photos! It was wonderful to catch up and get to know you both better! Can’t wait until your wedding next year!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

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Allen Centennial Garden + Tenney Park Engagement Photos

Allen Centennial Garden Engagement Photos

We headed up to Wisconsin for our first photoshoot in Madison for Ilana + Yonatan! Before their Tenney Park engagement photos, we started their session on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus! Nestled between dorm halls and research laboratories was this cute little garden space! Though we are located in Chicago, if you know anyone looking for an engagement or proposal photographer – contact us!

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Beautiful plants, vines, and flowers were everywhere!

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There is so much texture, layers and depth to their Allen Centennial gardens engagement photos!

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Tenney Park Engagement Photos

We finished their session with a few photos along the lake! Though it had been cloudy all day, the sun began to peek through for their pictures!

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This is one thing we don’t see in Chicago…a setting sun over the horizon!

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Thanks Ilana + Yonatan for having me as your Madison engagement photographer! It was so great to hangout with you both and to capture these timeless images!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

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