nakai photography logo header
low res photo kenny nakai

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.

kenny nakai chicago photographer in tuxedo on dark backdrop

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

Fellow Chicago foodies Melinda + Jonathan’s engagement photos!

I met Melinda a few years ago when her older sister, Sherry, had me as her wedding photographer! Melinda was a bridesmaid and we had a great time taking photos all over Chicago! So I was definitely thrilled when I heard Sherry’s younger sister was getting married! For Melinda and Jonathan’s engagement photos, we headed to the scene of the proposal…Henri’s on Michigan Avenue (right across the street from Millennium Park)!

One thing that came up during their engagement session…Melinda and Jonathan are both Chicago foodies like me! =) So we kept bouncing around some of our favorite places to eat! We had so many common favorites and I was taking mental notes throughout our conversation! Having traveled around the world…I am thankful for the diversity of good food here in Chicago…and I love hearing other people’s favorite food joints!

But enough of that…onto their Millennium Park photos! And one thing you’ll quickly realize…just how fun Melinda and Jonathan are! So much fun and funny moments!

Here’s a couple photos around the Chicago Art Institute (which is across the street from Millennium Park)

Chicago Millennium Park Engagement Photos

Chicago Millennium Park Engagement Photos

Chicago Millennium Park Engagement Photos

We crossed Michigan Ave to get a photo in front of Henri…the restaurant where Jonathan proposed!

Wouldn’t be a Millennium Park photo shoot with out the Bean! And I love the Chicago skyline in the background-

Chicago Millennium Park Engagement Photos

In the garden area of the Chicago Millennium Park.

Thanks so much for having me as your engagement photographer! I’m looking forward to your wedding next month!!! Can’t wait!

nakai photography logo in footer

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.

facebook icon logo
instagram icon logo