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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.

Chicago Dance Photographer // Ballet Dancer

Chicago Dance Photographer // Ballet + Modern Dancer

I have previously photographed her as a baby, then a child, and now a dancer! She enjoys her time at at Rise Dance Center in Schaumburg, IL, where she has taken a variety of dance classes: ballet, modern, tap, jazz & hip-hop! For the photos, she was focused on executing her moves and positions, while I focused on lighting and timing! To see her previous Chicago dancing photos, check out this blog post!

After each session of classes, Rise Dance Center puts on a performance, and while COVID may have changed their plans for a recital, we still wanted to photographer her in her various dance outfits! She loves dancing and these photographs showcase all the hard work she has put into her routines!

If you know anyone in need of a Chicago dance photographer, feel free to reach out!

This first photo was our favorite from the session! The red dress shows the range of motion as she kicked her leg up! Photographer’s tip: Choosing the right background for the outfit. Here we paired the simple black background to help make her red dress stand out!

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Love the motion and elegance of this ballet routine.

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Loved the texture of these feathers!

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For these last few ballet dancing photos, we went outside for an urban vibe!

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She makes these poses look so effortless!

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Thanks for having me as your Chicago dancing photographer! So great to see all your new moves and routines! Keep up the great work!

 

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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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