Millennium Park + North Ave Engagement Photos // Amie + Donny

The Best Chicago Engagement Photos for Amie + Donny

We started Amie + Donny’s Chicago engagement photo session at North Ave Beach, drove over to their nearby Lincoln Park apt, and finished their session at night in Millennium Park! There are so many amazing pictures from their session…it was hard to narrow down which photos to post on the blog! Looking forward to their wedding at The Drake Hotel later this year with the fabulous Brianne from Marquette Avenue Events!

Here are a couple photos from the night time portion of our shoot in Millennium Park (scroll down to see them all)! I love how these photos at Millennium Park just scream ‘Chicago’ without being cliche!

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North Ave Beach Views for Engagement Pictures

One of the most popular spots for engagement photos is at North Ave Beach! You get an unobstructed view of the Chicago skyline!

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Love everything about this photo! Even the perfect ‘pop’ of color from Donny’s shirt!

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Lincoln Park Rooftop Engagement Pictures

Before going to the rooftop at their building we stopped by this spot under the “EL” tracks for a few pictures! Photographers Insight: I love the juxtaposition of steel beams and strong lines with the soft kiss + smiles! Not to mention…I love symmetry!

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We had a little special someone join us on the rooftop for some photos with the Chicago skyline!

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Millennium Park at Night – One of the Best Spots for Engagement Pics!

As the sun sets, Chicago comes alive with new life. I love these pictures at Millennium Park! We started with these flowers in the Lurie Garden.

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The Pritzker Pavilion has the best colors and lights at night!

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Thanks to Amie + Donny for trusting me with this photo (walking in water)! It turned out so amazing with the reflection!

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As a photographer, I’m always looking for something new…I loved the reflection and the repeating lines and patterns.

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Thanks Amie + Donny for an amazing engagement session! You guys killed it! Can’t wait until your wedding!

with love,

your Chicago engagement photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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Langham Wedding Slideshow // Kara + Kevin

Best Langham Chicago Luxury Wedding Photography Slideshow // Kara + Kevin

Be sure to have a good internet connection to watch Kara + Kevin’s best photos in their wedding slideshow! I loved the moment when Kara gave her father a gift just before departing for her ceremony and the moments when Kevin would kiss her on her forehead throughout the day. =) We captured so many beautiful photos at the Langham Chicago, along the Riverwalk and by the Wrigley Building! Be sure to watch the slideshow all the way through to see the photos we took at night!

If you haven’t already seen their wedding day + engagement pictures, be sure to check them out here: Kara + Kevin’s Langham Chicago Wedding Photos and Kara + Kevin’s Chicago Engagement Photos! 

 

Wedding Details
Getting Ready and Reception Venue: The Langham Hotel // 330 N Wabash Ave, Chicago
Ceremony: St James Lutheran Church // 2101 N Fremont St, Chicago
Planner: Julissa + Alicia from Clementine Custom Events
Gown: Enzoani from Dimitras Bridal Couture
Brides Shoes: Badgley Mischka
Music: Okyne Media Lab
Florals: Farmers Market Garden Center
Photographer: NAKAI Photography
Cake: Sugar Fixe

 

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Lifestyle Photos in Chicago

Lifestyle Photos w/Nevena from Custom Hair Lounge

I met Nevsy while working a wedding together awhile back. She is the co-founder of Custom Hair Lounge – one of Chicago’s premier hair + color salons! She asked me to shoot a few lifestyle photos this past weekend and I was happy to oblige! We started with a few lifestyle headshots –

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Chicago Lifestyle Photo in the Rain!

Her friend Chris had been visiting Chicago and he was leaving the following day, so Nevena wanted to commemorate his trip with a photo session in Lincoln Park! Even though it started to rain, we were able capture these moments under the Lincoln Park ‘honeycomb’!

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These two share a positive energy that continually brings out laughter and smiles!

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Just a quick photo with the Chicago skyline from Lincoln Park!

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They didn’t let a little rain dampen their spirits during the photo shoot! =)

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Nevsy and Chris: Hope you enjoy these wonderful photos from this past weekend! What a way to help commemorate your time shared in Chicago…and may these photos keep you company until you reunite!

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PreWedding Photos at North Ave + Riverwalk

Chicago Prewedding Photos at North Avenue Beach + The Riverwalk

These two decided to have some of their wedding photos around Chicago before their actual wedding day…it helped make the schedule on their actual wedding day a little easier!

We headed out to North Avenue Beach for a few photos with the Chicago skyline! In this first photo, I love how the wind just blew her hair and dress in the most perfect way!

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She’s a tango dancer – so we made sure to incorporate one her poses with the most perfect Chicago skyline view!

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Riverwalk Chicago Wedding Pictures

We finished up their prewedding session downtown along the riverwalk! The Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower are classic examples of Chicago architecture, and we wanted to incorporate them into their photos!

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As a wedding photographer, I have to work with the lighting conditions on the day of the shoot…here I found the most amazing drop off of light- the shadow on the left hand side and the sun on the right!

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Thanks you two for a wonderful prewedding session! Can’t wait until your wedding next month!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

 

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Engagement Photos | Rooftop | North Ave | Riverwalk

Chicago River North Rooftop Engagement Photos

As a Chicago engagement photographer, I love unique locations for photos! Extra points when said location is a rooftop and BRAND NEW! This complex is located in the River North neighborhood with views of the Merchandise Mart and the Willis Tower! Lexie + Jon were spot on with recommending their rooftop as one of the locations for their engagement photoshoot!

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When there are hammocks, you have to include them in a photo!

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The view out west from their rooftop

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A picture that screams Chicago without being cliche. In fact, I wonder if this is the first engagement photo taken at this spot!

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North Avenue Beach for Engagement Pictures

We started their session at North Avenue Beach for a few photos with the Chicago skyline in the background

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They wanted to have their doggie included in a few pictures!

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Something about piggy back rides brings out a natural smile =)

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I think I am their first family photographer =)

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Chicago Riverwalk Engagement Session

Just a few blocks from their River North building, we walked over to the Riverwalk for a few pictures with the iconic Chicago bridges!

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As a photographer, I love how this one photo includes so many layers of Chicago. Not only of the building architecture, but the bridges and concrete lamp stands.

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Thanks Lexie + Jon for a wonderful engagement session! What a bunch of epic photos to have for the rest of your lives! =) Can’t wait until your wedding!

with love,

your Chicago engagement photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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