Perfect Chicago Engagement Session Photos

06.21.22

Chicago Engagement Session Photos Along the Riverwalk

It was a beautiful day for Josh + Liz’s Chicago engagement session photos! Josh enjoys photography and videography and it was an honor to capture these moments as they prepare for the big day! Love how these photos showcase Chicago without your typical cliche images!

If you are looking for a Chicago engagement, proposal or wedding photographer, be sure to send us a message!

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The iconic Marina City towers behind them- Knowing these two are a little more ‘adventurous’ – I knew they wouldn’t hesitate to run across the street or climb bridges!

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Though it was crowded along the riverwalk, we managed to snap this photo with no one around them!

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So happy for the two of them to have found one another-

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The river helps bring a romantic vibe to their Chicago engagement session photos!

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Chicago Engagement Session Photos at North Ave Beach

We finished their session at North Avenue beach…with one of the best views of our skyline!

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The setting sun helped paint a beautiful backdrop!

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Love finishing up a North Ave beach session in the water!

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Congrats again Josh & Liz! It was fun to spend the afternoon together, can’t wait until the wedding!

with love,

your Chicago engagement photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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Lovely Northerly Island Engagement Photos // Ping Tom Park

06.03.22

Northerly Island Engagement Photos

So excited to share these Northerly Island engagement photos! These two were willing to do what ever it took for these one-0f-a-kind Chicago skyline images! Looking forward to photographing their wedding later this summer!

Be sure to scroll down to see 12 of their best Northerly Island and Ping Tom Park engagement photos! If you would like to have a similar engagement, proposal or lifestyle session with us, be sure to send us a message!

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Nothing beats an engagement picture with the full skyline!

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Photographer’s Insight: Love the urban juxtaposed with nature, the curved line cutting through the frame – and the motion of their walking balancing out the skyscrapers!

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For those who didn’t know, Northerly Island used to be home to Meigs Field, an airport for smaller private planes. Now it is a park for all to enjoy!

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Love how her pose mimics the tree – and I love the soft colors of the sky!

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Ping Tom Park Engagement Photos

We incorporated this beautiful mural into their Ping Tom Park engagement photos! Their smiles and giggles were just perfect! =)

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Love the contrasting colors and textures in this picture-

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These two really know how to dance and make her dress twirl!

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One last picture of the engaged couple with the Chicago Skyline!

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Thank you for having me capture your Northerly Island and Ping Tom Park engagement photos! You guys were so great to photograph! Can’t wait til your wedding!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

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Lovely Downtown Chicago Engagement Pictures

04.29.22

Downtown Chicago Engagement Pictures // Sojin + Ha Uk

Last weekend was the most amazing Saturday of the year! The most perfect day for Sojin + Ha Uk’s downtown Chicago engagement pictures! Though this photo was one of the last pictures of the day…I wanted to share it first in case you don’t scroll through the whole blog post! What an EPIC Chicago skyline engagement picture!

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Chicago skyline engagement photos couple at night Adler planetarium

Love this next Chicago skyline engagement photo….it’s so romantic! =)

Chicago skyline engagement pictures couple at night Adler planetarium

We started their downtown Chicago engagement pictures by the Chicago Riverwalk! Nothing says Chicago like our beautiful architecture, rivers, and bridges!

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Were able to get a little lens flare for a couple photos before it hid behind the clouds.

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Even though it was a crowded Saturday afternoon, we somehow got a few photos with minimal tourists in the background!

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We headed out to the Adler Planetarium for their Chicago skyline engagement pictures!

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I love how this Chicago skyline engagement picture says ‘Chicago’ without the Willis or Hancock tower. That diamond building in the background pretty much says ‘Chicago’ for all of us locals!

Chicago skyline engagement picture couple at night Adler planetarium

Can’t wait until your wedding next month and I’m so glad you both enjoyed your engagement session so much! I love your smiles and laughter!

with love,

your Chicago engagement photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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Chicago Winter Engagement Photographer w/Emily + Daniel!

12.08.21

Chicago Winter Engagement Photographer w/Emily + Daniel

There was a beautiful sunset for Emily + Daniel as we took photos at Lincoln Park! We got lucky with a little bit of warmth for their session. Looking forward to their wedding next year as Jan from Parties, Events and More is planning and coordinating!

Be sure to scroll through all 20+ images as we took some amazing photos with the Lincoln Park Zoo Lights and the Riverwalk at night! These first three are some of our favorites! If you were looking for an engagement or proposal photographer send us a message!

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Love how all the colors illuminate them and the casual moment on a park bench!

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One of my favorite night time spots in the whole city. One benefit to being a Chicago winter engagement photographer: nobody is in the background of these photos!

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We started their session on the rooftop of their apartment! They have a pretty amazing view of the Chicago skyline!

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The perfect kiss of sunlight on the skyline and on Emily + Daniel!

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Love their expressions!

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Sometimes you get lucky with the most perfect time of day in Lincoln Park.

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As a Chicago winter engagement photographer, photographing the Lincoln Park Zoo Lights is so much fun!

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They love each other bear-y much! =) I couldn’t help it

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Actually – this one might be one of my favorites! So casual – and so Chicago!

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Thanks Emily + Daniel for a wonderful session together! Can’t wait to shoot your wedding next year!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

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Fun Chicago Engagement Photos // Amanda + Zack

11.09.21

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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