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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

Creative Engagement Photos on the Chicago Lakefront!

Creative Chicago Engagement Photography

It was a brutal winter. I truly enjoyed the weather for Kristine + Jimmy’s engagement session on the Chicago lakefront! For this engagement photographer…it was a wonderful combination of perfect weather, light + a great couple!

For this first photo- I love this steel structure on the lakefront and came up with a creative pose for them underneath it!

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An engagement picture on the Chicago lakefront that shows a little of their relationship! *hint: I didn’t tell them to do this* =)

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As a Chicago engagement photographer, I take so many photos of the Chicago skyline…this is one of my favorites!

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I loved the color of Kristine’s dress in the green grass!

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Can’t wait until their wedding this summer!

chicago creative engagement photos

chicago creative engagement pictures

The Chicago lakefront has various beach houses that make for a cool backdrop for an engagement photo-

chicago lakefront engagement photos

Love this ‘series’ of photos as they figure how to frame themselves with their fingers! =) Makes me smile every time I look at it!

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Kristine has a great idea for a creative pose on the ground- I love how the colors, sunlight & pose work so well together in this engagement picture!

creative engagement photos chicago

creative engagement photographer chicago

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One last picture of them!

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Thanks Kristine + Jimmy for a great time for your engagement session! We got a few creative engagement photos in there! Thanks for bringing your thoughts and personality into the pictures! You did great! Can’t wait til your wedding!

with love,

you 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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