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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

Downtown Chicago Engagement Pictures

Downtown Chicago Engagement Pictures // Sojin + Ha Uk

Last weekend was the most amazing Saturday of the year! The most perfect day for Sojin + Ha Uk’s downtown Chicago engagement pictures! Though this photo was one of the last pictures of the day…I wanted to share it first in case you don’t scroll through the whole blog post! What an EPIC Chicago skyline engagement picture!

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Love this next Chicago skyline engagement photo….it’s so romantic! =)

Chicago skyline engagement pictures couple at night Adler planetarium

We started their downtown Chicago engagement pictures by the Chicago Riverwalk! Nothing says Chicago like our beautiful architecture, rivers, and bridges!

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Were able to get a little lens flare for a couple photos before it hid behind the clouds.

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Even though it was a crowded Saturday afternoon, we somehow got a few photos with minimal tourists in the background!

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We headed out to the Adler Planetarium for their Chicago skyline engagement pictures!

Chicago skyline engagement photo couple at night Adler planetarium

I love how this Chicago skyline engagement picture says ‘Chicago’ without the Willis or Hancock tower. That diamond building in the background pretty much says ‘Chicago’ for all of us locals!

Chicago skyline engagement picture couple at night Adler planetarium

Can’t wait until your wedding next month and I’m so glad you both enjoyed your engagement session so much! I love your smiles and laughter!

with love,

your Chicago engagement photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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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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