A CHICAGO WEDDING BLOG FOR NAKAI PHOTOGRAPHY

Amazing Engagement Photos // Fazilat + Nadeem!

Amazing Chicago Engagement Photos 

Fazilat + Nadeem have taken professional photos on two other continents…so the bar was set really high when they hired me as to be their engagement and wedding photographer! We made sure to show how amazing Chicago can be in their pictures! Here are a couple of photos taken with the Chicago skyline at night! Be sure to scroll down to see more photos!

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Bahai Temple Engagement Photos

We started their session up in the north suburbs of Chicago, at the Bahai Temple! This was the first time I had ever taken engagement photos here…and the architectural details are amazing!

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Photographer’s Tip: Love the pop of color from her sari on the monochromatic feel of the Bahai Temple!

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Photographer’s Tip: Symmetry is powerful visual element and when broken with a dance twirl and smile, it just feels perfect!

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Chicago Engagement Pictures at Night

As an engagement photographer, I love shooting couples at night! There is a romantic vibe that happens when the city lights turn on! We started at The Langham Chicago, where they will be celebrating their marriage very shortly!

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An amazing photo – they look like they belong in a fashion magazine!

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They changed outfits as we continued their night time session along the Chicago riverwalk!

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Such a romantic photo!

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We finished the night with the Chicago skyline!

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One photo with the moon in the top left corner of the picture…Chicago at night is simply AMAZING!

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Thanks Fazilat + Nadeem for having me as your Chicago engagement photographer! I can’t wait to celebrate your marriage in a couple weeks!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

Langham Wedding Teasers // Samer + Reem!

Langham Chicago Wedding // Photographer’s Teaser Pictures!

Samer + Reem were just married earlier today at the Langham Chicago! I have been the wedding photographer for many amateur photographers and a handful of wedding photographers…but Samer is the first commercial photographer I have ever had in front of my camera! I appreciate the trust and freedom he had for me to lead and guide them on their wedding day! I can’t wait to share more photos, but for now, here are a few quick teaser photos!

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If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Samer + Reem’s Chicago Engagement Photos as well!

Wedding Details
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Langham Chicago
Florals + Decor: Kesh Events
Planning + Coordinating: Kesh Events
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Videography: Mirar Productions
Dresser: The Wedding Dresser
Hair: Juan Jose Herrera
Cake: Elysia Root Cakes
Chairs + Linens: Tablescapes
Dress: Oscar de la Renta
Shoes: Christian Louboutin

We had to take a photo with the iconic Langham pink taxi!

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I love the intricate detail of the Langham Ballroom. Photographer’s Tip: Looking at strong graphical elements framing the top and bottom balanced by the flowing Oscar de la Renta wedding gown!

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Room Decor and florals by the talented team at Kesh Events! Love the color palette and the choice of chairs!

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Congrats again Reem + Samer! I hope you enjoy looking at these teaser photos from your wedding day! Can’t wait to share more with you soon!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny

Langham Chicago Wedding Photos // Sharon + Brian!

Langham Chicago // St Ignatius Church // Adler Planetarium Wedding Photos 

Sharon + Brian were married just two weeks ago at Holy Family Catholic Church located next to St Ignatius College Prep! They started their day at the #1 Best Hotel in America (as rated by US News + World Reports), the Langham Chicago! After their ceremony, we stopped by the Adler Planetarium for a few wedding pictures with the Chicago skyline! Shout out to Carrie and her team from Birch Design Studio for making sure the day went smoothly!

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Sharon + Brian’s Chicago Engagement Photos, with pictures along the Riverwalk, Millennium Park, and Buckingham Fountain!

UPDATE: I wanted to share an excerpt from an email Brian sent last week after seeing this blog post!

“We wanted to say thank you again for your great work at capturing the essence of our wedding. The photographs that you have posted thus far on the blog are stunning and we are excited about seeing the rest to the wedding pictures. Sharon can’t stop staring at the pictures and reliving the wedding day in her head.”

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Wedding Details
Getting Ready: The Langham Hotel Chicago
Ceremony Venue: Holy Family Catholic Church – St Ignatius College Prep
Reception Venue: The Langham Hotel Chicago
Planner: Birch Design Studio
Photographer: Nakai Photography

Associate Photographer: Tom Yan
Cake: Elysia Root Cakes
Dress: Dimitras Bridal Couture
Music: Okyne Media Lab

The view from the Adler Planetarium may have the best view of the Chicago skyline! Wedding photographer tip: Make sure you account for traffic, festivals and other special events when considering the Adler for your wedding day pictures!

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The Ballroom at the Langham Chicago is spacious and perfect for a wedding reception!

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Wedding Day Getting Ready Photos at the Langham Chicago

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The suite where the ladies were getting ready overlooks the Chicago River! The perfect backdrop for her wedding dress photo!

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Photographer’s Tip: Look for reflections and unique framing of your subjects! Sometimes you get both in one!

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The ladies wearing silk robes with Asian inspired floral prints!

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Yes, a portrait of the bride in front of the Chicago river is a must have photo!

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Holy Family Catholic Church // St Ignatius College Prep Wedding Ceremony Pictures

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So I just did some background research, Holy Family Catholic Church was one of a handful buildings that survived the Chicago fire! A beautiful church located next to St Ignatius College Prep.

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A tear rolling down her cheek =)

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Adler Planetarium Wedding Photos with the Chicago Skyline

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Langham Chicago Wedding Reception Photos

Upon arriving at the Langham for their wedding reception, we had to take a few photos with their iconic pink taxi!

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Had to share a photo of the groom’s cake! Super cute and fun! Can you guess their occupation? =)

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Wedding Langham Chicago photos first dance

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Congrats again Sharon + Brian! I hope you are still riding high on post wedding bliss! Thank you for having me as your wedding photographer, and we’ll be in touch soon!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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