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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 Winter Engagement Session! The River, Bridges + Skyline!

Winter Chicago Engagement Session

We caught the tail end of winter for Matthew + Mari’s Chicago engagement session! As an engagement photographer, I love exploring our city and finding cool and unique perspectives of our city! Thankfully Matthew + Mari were more than happy to explore Chicago with me!

I love this picture shooting through one of the iconic bridges of Chicago
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A unique view of the skyline down the Chicago river! The ice patches on the river remind us of this past winter! Matthew is an amateur photographer himself, and I always appreciate it when other photographers ask me to photograph their engagement sessions and weddings!

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I love the strong shapes of the river ice juxtaposed with their soft embrace!

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The Chicago skyline in the background without being a cliche shot! Not to mention…they look good in this photo!

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Made sure to get the Chicago bridge in the background!

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As a photographer, I’m always looking for that unique angle or reflection =)

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I love this spot for a photo! We definitely had to explore Chicago to find this unique engagement photo spot!

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Lower Wacker Drive – aka – Gotham City

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Chicago Skyline Engagement Picture

I’m always looking for unique views of the Chicago skyline and I was uber excited that Matthew + Mari wanted to follow my suggestion on this engagement photo!

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Strong lines of the Chicago Transit Authority helping to compose this engagement picture!

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And one more under the Chicago train tracks! Reppin’ their school colors!

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Can’t wait til your wedding Mari + Matthew!

with love,

your Chicago engagement photographer,

Kenny

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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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