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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

Millennium Park Spring Engagement Session – Bengi + Jon!

Millennium Park Chicago – Spring Engagement Session! 

The pink tulips were in perfect form for Bengi + Jon’s engagement session this spring! The sun came out and filtered through the downtown fog on this gorgeous Chicago day! I love my job as a photographer on perfect days like this one!

spring chicago engagement pictures

Used selective focusing to blur the couple and the Millennium Park bandstand – I love all the pink from the tulips!

spring chicago engagement photos

Found a piece of the Chicago skyline through the downtown buildings!

spring chicago engagement photos

I love her smile! And I love the juxtaposition of the rough texture and the warm embrace!

spring chicago engagement session photos

A photo incorporating more downtown Chicago buildings and the spring flowers!

spring chicago engagement pictures

spring chicago engagement session photos

After a quick outfit change, we headed up to most iconic structure in Millennium Park…the Bean!

millennium park engagement session pictures

When possible…and when crowded, I try to avoid the cliche photos that photographers take of the Bean and I try to get something a little more creative!

millennium park engagement session photographer pictures

Love the setting sun and a fun stroll across the Millennium Park bridge!

millennium park engagement session photographer photos

The sun filtering through the downtown skyline created this ethereal vibe to this engagement photo!

millennium park engagement session pictures

millennium park engagement session photographer pictures

millennium park engagement session photographer photos

And we finished the engagement session by walking around downtown – incorporating the EL trains!

downtown chicago engagement session pictures

downtown chicago engagement session pictures

downtown chicago engagement session pictures

Thanks so much for a wonderful time in Millennium Park! Hope you guys enjoy your photos and I can’t wait until your wedding!

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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