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Hi, I'm Kenny Nakai.

 

As a Chicago wedding photographer, I’m lucky enough to document some of the city's most beautiful love stories.

 

I hope you find inspiration here and connect with the feelings I had when I created each photo.

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Hi, I'm Kenny Nakai.

 

As a Chicago wedding photographer, I’m lucky enough to document some of the city's most beautiful love stories.

 

Welcome to my Chicago wedding blog, where I share my latest work and the deeper stories behind the photos. I hope you find inspiration here and connect with the feelings I had when I created each one.

A CHICAGO WEDDING BLOG - NAKAI Photography

Chicago Engagement Pictures Part 2! Lauren + Michael!

Lauren + Michael’s wedding is less than a month away! We had part 1 of their engagement photography session in the fall…and we added on a summer/night session this past month! I always recommend having an engagement session before your wedding as it really helps in preparing for the actual wedding day. I use the time to help with posing and to explain just how a photography session with me works. And it really showed with Lauren and Michael! The first five minutes of their second engagement session was WAY better than the first 30 minutes of their first engagement session! =) You can see their Chicago engagement session pictures from the fall here!

We started their second engagement session right on Lake Michigan with the Chicago John Hancock in the background-

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Such a simple yet beautiful engagement picture-

They can’t wait to be married!

Love the colors over Lake Michigan!

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One thing I love about being an engagement photographer: my clients trust me with my imagery- and I couldn’t wait to take Lauren and Michael around Chicago’s Michigan Ave at night!

Engagement picture with the Chicago Water Tower in the background- and I love the color of the night sky!

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I love seeing them goof around and laughing…they have such great smiles!

Being a little creative with a CTA bus stop-

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Such a romantic photo~

Looking forward to next month when we celebrate Lauren + Michael’s wedding!

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I'm Kenny Nakai, a Chicago wedding photographer creating beautiful, timeless imagery since 2007. For couples who value artistry, authenticity, and the moments that last forever.

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