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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

Engagement Photography Fun in Salvage One! Anna + Phil!

Urban Warehouse Chicago Engagement Photography at Salvage One

For those that don’t know…Salvage One is a vintage furniture warehouse in Chicago. Located on the West side, it is three floors of awesomeness! It has an eclectic mix of furniture and architectural pieces! It is also a popular wedding venue! Needless to say, I was excited when Phil + Anna suggested having their engagement photos taken here! It’s an engagement photographers dream at Salvage One!

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Love this little vintage alcove complete with art, light fixture + TV! Phil and Anna laugh a lot together, and I love how they are laughing in this picture!

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We had some great afternoon sunlight coming through the large warehouse windows-

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Taking advantage of the warehouse windows. I love the urban exposed brick!

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Salvage One has so many things to discover- I found Anna’s reflection for this engagement photo-

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Found a cool painting of the Chicago skyline –

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Phil found his A!

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The did a quick outfit change – love the fashion feel of this photo with the eclectic background of Salvage One!

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A romantic moment in a room full of chairs!

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Found a room full of doors – Made this one in Black and White as the photo felt stronger in B&W

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Salvage One is an old urban warehouse, complete with large stairwells! And this photographer loves stairwells!

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Salvage One has this gorgeous “Chicago” iron signage in their courtyard!

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One last photo from their engagement session!

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Thanks Phil + Anna for a great time at Salvage One! Their vintage furniture and urban warehouse made for the perfect backdrop for your engagement photography! There were so many amazing photos, it was hard to narrow down for this blog post! You know how to pick great locations to keep this photographer excited! I can’t wait til your wedding this summer!

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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