Photo 101 – DSLR Basics Photography Class!

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Photo 101 – Learn the Basics of DSLR Photography

Nakai Photography is excited to announce its first Photo 101 – DSLR Basics class on March 19th 2016! 4hrs of instruction with hands on learning opportunities! Dust off your DSLR and learn to harness the power of digital photography! Kenny Nakai is an award-winning wedding photographer, featured in numerous magazines, and a former educator! If you don’t know the basics of your expensive DSLR camera, this class will get you started to becoming a better photographer! Take advantage of his 8 years of professional photography experience and his 8 years as a classroom teacher!

Topics to be covered:
-Camera Settings – Bring your camera and learn how to use all your settings!
-Exposure – Learn how to properly expose an image in manual!
-Flash – Scared of flash? Don’t be! Learn the hows and whys of flash!
-RAW Files – What is RAW and should you use it?
-Lightroom – How to harness the power of a RAW file!
-Hands-On Learning – Take photos with your camera with Kenny’s guidance!

I may offer additional courses in the future – Knowing your camera helps you take advantage of future courses! It’s like learning the basics of a new language BEFORE visiting a new country – it enhances your experience!

Date: 3.19.16
Nakai Photography Studio: 855 W Blackhawk St #104 Chicago, IL 60642
9am-1pm – Snacks Provided
Cost $99

***Satisfaction Guaranteed or your Money Back! I want to help you learn your camera…if I don’t succeed, then I will happily refund your investment!***

If you don’t have a DSLR camera, let me know, you can borrow one of mine!

Email to reserve your seat! info {at} nakaiphotography {dot} com

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Felice + Michael’s New Years Eve Wedding Slideshow!

New Years Eve Luxury Wedding Photos at the Four Seasons Chicago

Felice + Michael’s gorgeous New Years Eve wedding photography slideshow at the Four Seasons Chicago! Scroll down for the video and wedding details! To read more about their wedding…check out Felice + Michael’s Four Seasons Wedding Photos Blog Post!

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If you haven’t already seen them, be sure to check out Felice + Michael’s engagement photos at Millennium Park!

Wedding Details:

Wedding Ceremony + Reception Venue: Four Seasons Chicago
Coordinator: Hope Weis from Hope Weis Consulting
Florals + Wedding Decor: Flower Firm
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Music: Rendezvous Band
Dresser: Caroline from The Wedding Dresser
Lighting: Frost
2nd Photographer: Tom Yan

Make sure you have a good internet connection to watch the slideshow in HD!

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Fara + Chad’s Wedding Slideshow!

Cafe Brauer + Trump Hotel Wedding Photos

Fara + Chad’s wedding photography slideshow! Wedding ceremony and reception pictures at Lincoln Park’s Cafe Brauer! Getting ready photos at the Trump Hotel! Planned and coordinated perfectly by Anthony Navarro from Liven It Up Events!

To see more photos, be sure to check out:

Fara + Chad’s wedding blog post!
Fara + Chad’s Chicago Engagement Session blog post!

Chicago Wedding Details

Getting Ready: Chicago Trump Hotel
Planner: Anthony Navarro from Liven It Up Events
Floral + Decor: Flower Firm
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Catering: Tigerlily Events
Music: TVK Orchestra
Cake: Amy Beck Cake Design
Jewelry: The Left Bank

Make sure you have a good internet connection to view their slideshow in HD!

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Felice + Michael’s Wedding Photos on New Years Eve!

New Years Eve Luxury Wedding Photos at the Four Seasons Chicago

Felice + Michael’s amazing New Years Eve luxury wedding pictures at the Chicago Four Seasons Hotel! Gorgeous decor by Flower Firm and coordinated flawlessly by Hope Weis from Hope Weis Consulting! Rendezvous Band provided the music + energy until the midnight when we rang in the New Year together! Parties like this make my job as a Chicago wedding photographer all the more fun! I haven’t been able to post on my “Best of the Best Wedding Photos of 2015” because I wanted to include some of these wedding pictures! Scroll down to read more about their wedding and their wedding details!

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The Four Seasons Chicago staircase- makes for the most breathtaking wedding photos!four seasons chicago wedding photographer pictures staircase

Nothing beats spending NYE together with your closest friends and family at the Four Seasons! Best party of the year!
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If you haven’t already seen them, be sure to check out Felice + Michael’s engagement photos at Millennium Park!

Wedding Details:

Wedding Ceremony + Reception Venue: Four Seasons Chicago
Coordinator: Hope Weis from Hope Weis Consulting
Florals + Wedding Decor: Flower Firm
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Music: Rendezvous Band
Dresser: Caroline from The Wedding Dresser
Lighting: Frost
2nd Photographer: Tom Yan

Felice’s wedding gown hanging in her Four Season’s suite

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A picture of her wedding rings with her wedding gown in the background!

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Mother of the bride helping to fit her daughter one last time before she weds!
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Gorgeous pictures of Felice!

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The groomsmen were getting ready elsewhere in the Four Seasons. These custom monogramed handkerchiefs were really awesome!
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Only to be beat by these custom silhouette cufflinks! chicago luxury wedding photographer four seasons

A fun moment between Michael and his father-
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Sometimes the last ideas are the best ones: bringing your dog to surprise your bride on your wedding day!
chicago-four-seasons-wedding-photos-nakai-photography-17I am a wedding photographer who loves architecture. The Four Season’s staircase is the perfect combination of luxury and design- we had to include it in their wedding pictures!
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Luxury Wedding all in one photo – the Four Season’s walls + decor, the bouquet, and a gorgeous couple!
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She had no idea Michael was bringing their dog! Totally made her day!chicago four seasons wedding photochicago wedding photographer four seasonschicago wedding photographer four seasonschicago wedding photographer four seasonschicago wedding photographer four seasons

The Jewish wedding ceremony: the Ketubah signingfour-seasons-chicago-wedding-photographer-nakai-photography-32

Opulent card table by Flower Firm
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These flower girls are sooo cute! And they walked down the aisle arm in arm!chicago luxury wedding photographer four seasons

My 2nd photographer was behind Felice and even caught the Father of the bride wiping a tear- one of the best moments of their ceremony!chicago luxury wedding photographer four seasonsfour seasons chicago wedding photographer picturesfour seasons chicago wedding photographer pictureschicago luxury wedding photographer four seasonschicago luxury wedding photographer four seasonschicago jewish wedding photographer four seasonsfour-seasons-chicago-wedding-photos-nakai-photography-42Mazel Tov! The breaking of the glass is the best parts of their Jewish wedding ceremony traditions!
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The Four Seasons Ballroom was flipped for their wedding reception. Love all the centerpieces by The Flower Firm!chicago luxury four seasons wedding photographer flower firm photos

It crucial to have a great coordinator like Hope Weis helping to make sure all the details are set on your wedding day! Things like this don’t happen by chance!chicago four seasons luxury wedding photographer flower firm photoschicago luxury wedding photographer four seasonsflower firm chicago wedding photographerfour-seasons-chicago-wedding-pictures-nakai-photography-49four-seasons-chicago-wedding-pictures-nakai-photography-50

My favorite Jewish wedding reception tradition- the Hora!chicago jewish wedding photographer four seasonschicago jewish wedding photographer four seasonschicago jewish wedding photographer four seasonschicago jewish wedding photographer four seasonsfour-seasons-chicago-wedding-pictures-nakai-photography-55

Felice + Michael pulled off one of the most epic first dances ever!
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One of my best first dance ‘dip’ photos ever!chicago wedding photo four seasons four seasons chicago wedding photo

Getting ready to ring in the New Year on NYE!new years eve chicgao wedding photographer four seasons

More New Years Eve props delivered on silver platters by the Four Seasons staff!new years eve chicgao wedding photo four seasons

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And to finish the night…late night mini Chicago style hot dogs! four seasons chicago wedding photographer pictures

Congrats again to Felice + Michael on your spectacular wedding day! It was a NYE for the ages! Thank you for having me as your wedding photographer! I’ll always remember Felice’s daw dropping when Michael surprised her with your dog and your awesome first dance! Enjoy the photos!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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Mari + Matthew’s Wedding Photography Slideshow!

Hyatt Regency Chicago Wedding Photography Slideshow

A slideshow of Mari + Matthew’s wedding photos from the Chicago Hyatt Regency! So many great photos from their wedding day on Michigan Avenue and the Wrigley Building! Be sure to check out their wedding photography blog post to read more about their wedding details! A shout out to Jan Ehrenberg from Parties, Events & More for coordinating another amazing wedding!

Mari + Matthew’s Hyatt Regency Chicago Wedding Photography Blog Post

Scroll down to view their slideshow in HD!

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