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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

Photographed their wedding 5 yrs ago…now they have a 1yr old!

Chicago Family Photographer in Lincoln Park

I photographed Sharon + Lawrence’s wedding 5 years ago at the Armour House in Lake Forest! One image from their wedding won an award at international competition! Last week we reconnected for a session with their 1 year old son! It’s always great to catch up with past clients…especially when they have added on to their family! To see more of their wedding photos…check out their Armour House Wedding Blog Post!

There are so many great photos from their family session…it was hard to pick which ones to post! Here’s one of my favorites with the Chicago skyline!

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Yup…he IS that cute in real life! =)

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I love this field of grass and the yellow flowers in the background – makes for a lovely family portrait!

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Can you see him holding a flower in his hand? Look how happy he is! =)

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Had to shoot at the honeycomb structure in Lincoln Park – I like the patterns and the lines…and Sharon got quite a workout tossing him up and down…b/c we definitely didn’t get this expression on the first photo!

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Too cute!

chicago family photos lincoln park

I love his lip curl in this picture…and his mommy is imitating it! =)

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Stopped by a tunnel for family photo with a strong graphical/architectural element-

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One day…those cheeks will be gone- but until then…mommy is gonna squeeze them!

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children photos chicago lincoln park

Though we took a lot of fun and creative family pictures, here’s a nice one with the Chicago skyline in the background-

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chicago family photos lincoln park

Thanks Sharon + Lawrence for stopping by for a family photo session! It was great seeing you both again…and little T is so adorbs! Let’s do it again sometime!

with love,

your Chicago family portrait 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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