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.
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.
The
Experience,
in their words.
Choosing your wedding photographer is more than beautiful images. It's about trust, presence, and how you feel throughout the day.
Here's what couples have shared about their experience working with me.
★★★★★ 5.0 · 61 GOOGLE REVIEWS
WHERE IT STARTS
"We hired Kenny to photograph our wedding, and it turned out to be the best decision we could have made."
"Working with Kenny was easily one of the best decisions we made for our wedding! Our very first meeting with him, he spent over an hour discussing his photography style, showing us samples of his work and sharing his passion for photography. It was clear to us after that meeting that we had to have Kenny capture our engagement session and wedding day.
He was so easy to work with and made us feel comfortable taking intimate photos. Kenny was creative and extremely efficient. We were tight on time at some parts of the day, but Kenny still managed to get all the photos we wanted in record time!
Most importantly, Kenny was a true joy to work with. He is so professional, courteous and kind-hearted, and he makes you feel comfortable and confident handling the memories of one of the most important days of your life!"
CHRISTINE & MATT
THEIR LONDONHOUSE CHICAGO WEDDING
Sara &
Karson
★★★★★
THE UNIVERSITY CLUB OF CHICAGO
"Hiring Kenny as our wedding photographer as one of the easiest and best decisions we made! Kenny spent so much time explaining his photography style and making us feel incredibly comfortable from start to finish.
All of the pictures we received from Kenny are timeless pieces of art. My favorite part about Kenny's photography style is that he incorporates landscape and architecture in many of his shots. Our wedding day flew by in the blink of an eye but thanks to Kenny we can look back on our pictures and it brings us right back to each moment.
Nearly every guest we had at our wedding had the most amazing things to say about him and the pictures that he posted on his blog shortly after our wedding day.
We just received our wedding album in the mail and it is an absolute treasure. Kenny spent hours selecting pictures that would tell the perfect story of our day. Kenny is truly one of the best and we cannot recommend him enough!"
"I could not have asked for a better wedding photographer. Kenny did a phenomenal job. The evening pictures he took of my husband and I are ones we'll cherish forever.
His attention to detail is unmatched.
He cared about our vision throughout the process and on the wedding day he constantly checked in to make sure we were on the same page."
ALYSSA & JOHN
Abby &
Bill
★★★★★
THE PEOPLE'S GAS PAVILLION
(The Honeycomb in Lincoln Park)
"We had the pleasure of working with Kenny as our photographer, and he truly exceeded all our expectations! Kenny was not only professional but also incredibly kind and calming, which was such a relief during a high-stress time leading up to the wedding.
We had several non-English speaking older adults flying in from overseas, and Kenny's ability to make everyone feel at ease was remarkable and something we deeply appreciated. He made sure all our guests felt included.
The photos are amazing — perfectly capturing the magical moments and allowing us to relive the joy and love from that day.
We cannot recommend Kenny enough — he truly made our wedding day unforgettable!"
"From our initial engagement photo shoot, we knew our wedding photos would be stunning . Kenny was a pleasure to work with — kind, accommodating, and dedicated to capturing every special moment.
After the wedding, he went above and beyond by helping us create a beautiful photo album that we love sharing with friends and family whenever they visit."
JESSICA & DAVID
Moments That Speak For Themselves
★★★★★
"Kenny is the most amazing wedding photographer. His shots are both timeless & modern, and everyone can't stop talking about how amazing our wedding pictures are!"
OLIVIA & LARRY
★★★★★
"Kenny is amazing at what he does. He is so calm, patient, and talented. Our photo albums are incredible. He captured our special day beautifully!"
STEPHANIE & CASEY
★★★★★
"Words cannot describe how thankful we are for you. Our bridal party loved you, our parents, everyone commented on how amazing of a job you did. Made it so stress free!"
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Since 2007
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Across the city + globe
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Every couple on this page started exactly where you are. Searching for a Chicago photographer they could trust with the most important day of their lives.
I'd love to hear about your wedding, your vision, and how I can help make sure the photos reflect exactly who you are together.
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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.
