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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

A Winter Chicago Engagement Session – Trishna + Tejas!

Winter Chicago Engagement Photos – Riverwalk – Chicago Marquee

Though the snow hadn’t started falling, it was a cold Chicago winter day for Tejas + Trishna’s engagement session! Since neither of them live here in Chicago, I did my best to incorporate various ‘Chicago’ icons without being cliche!

First up – the Chicago Marquee! Though the sign does look more amazing at night if you are in the area!
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Another thing Chicago is known for: the ‘EL’ tracks! Chicago is one of the few cities with an elevated train track running through it’s city! Photographer’s Tip: Sometimes a photo that looks like ‘real life’ works best! I also love how the train tracks have leading lines right to Trishna!

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These large steel bridges and the Marina Towers in the background on the left side are also Chicago icons!

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As a Chicago engagement photographer, I also have command of the wind…so it blows Trishna’s hair just perfectly!

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Our beloved riverwalk with the Wrigley Building in the background! Can you believe there are still leaves on the trees during their winter session?

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winter chicago engagement picture riverwalk

Her red coat is the perfect pop of color during this winter session!

winter chicago engagement photo

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winter chicago engagement picture riverwalk

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winter chicago engagement session photo river bridge

winter chicago engagement session photo river walk

winter chicago engagement photographer

Thanks for taking the time to walk through our cold winter Chicago weather for your engagement photos! Wish I could be there on your wedding day…I’m sure it will be amazing!

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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