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Engagement Photo Shoot Chicago // Nicole + Jeff

It was the most amazing weather for their engagement photo shoot Chicago! Since they are getting married out of town…Nicole and Jeff wanted to make sure to highlight our beautiful city in their engagement pictures!

If you were needing an engagement photographer…be sure to send us a message! (we also photograph families and branding/headshots)

Love this first photo – everything about this photo is about lines…until you see their smiles and slight curve of their bodies…and their little doggy walking alongside is everything!

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Their dog would lick his lips every time the word “kiss” was said aloud. Caught this perfect moment!

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A family photo with the Chicago River in the background-

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Engagement Photos Along The Riverwalk

The Riverwalk is an amazing spot for pictures – while it was crowded on this Saturday evening, we were able to get some great pictures!

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A photo that says “Chicago” without being cliche-

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Engagement Photo Shoot Chicago at North Avenue Beach

Her pose and white flowing gown was the perfect juxtaposition to the vertical lines of the skyline-

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Loved this moment- makes me smile every time-

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Chicago was just showing off with the setting sun.

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All the feels when I look at this one-

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Made sure to include a ring photo at the end!

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Congrats again Nicole and Jeff! Thank you for trusting me with this moment. Could not have asked for a more perfect engagement photo shoot Chicago!

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90+ Perfect Chicago LondonHouse Wedding Photos

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When the sun shines in Chicago…it helps bring a little drama and a little cinematic feel to a couple’s wedding photos. Lauren + Jake were married in March…and the sun doesn’t typically shine this time of year, and yet there we were…on the rooftop of the LondonHouse Chicago Hotel…witnessing their first look with the beautiful Chicago skyline behind them!

Shout out to Steve from the LondonHouse and Cassandra from Anthony Gowder Designs for making everything flawless! It’s always wonderful to work with a great team of wedding professionals!

Be sure to scroll through this whole blog post to see all 90+ of our favorites from their wedding day! In case you missed it, make sure you check out Lauren + Jake’s Chicago Skyline Engagement Photos Blog Post!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony and Reception Venue: Chicago LondonHouse Hotel
Photographers: NAKAI Photography
Florals and Decor: Anthony Gowder Designs
Band: Gold Coast All-Stars

As a Chicago LondonHouse wedding photographer, I love the view of the Wrigley Building clock tower and John Hancock in the background when taking pictures on the rooftop in their Cupola!

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We made sure to grab this epic view from below!

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Another favorite view from the rooftop – a shot with the iconic Chicago bridges and river-

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Truly truly…one of the best locations in the city for a first look on your wedding day-

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We took a walk around Downtown Chicago for a few pictures by the Wrigley Building and the Riverwalk

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Congratulations again Lauren + Jake! It was such a perfect day – thank you for having us as your Chicago LondonHouse Wedding Photographers!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

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Loews Chicago Hotel Wedding Pictures

Swoon Worthy Loews Chicago Hotel Wedding Pictures

It was the most beautiful weather for wedding the first weekend of March. The most lush color palette for their flowers…the best band in Chicago…who would have thought Hannah and John would be taking these beautiful Loews Chicago Hotel wedding pictures on a warm sunny day?

So many emotions throughout the day…and everyone in attendance felt them. So much love…so much gratitude…so much genuineness.

Shout out to Johnna from Great Events, Inc for assembling and coordinating an amazing team of wedding professionals!

Be sure to scroll through this whole blog post to see all 90+ photos!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: Loews Chicago Hotel
Photographers: NAKAI Photography
Planner + Coordinators: Johnna from Great Events, Inc
Florals + Decor: Epic Events
Band: Gold Coast All Stars
Chairs: Tablescapes

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Loved the vision to transform the Wright Ballroom into this beautiful reception – Kudos to Epic Events for a great job!

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Great seeing former clients at weddings! These two are on their 4th year of marriage?

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And these two are coming up on their 1 yr Anniversary!

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Congratulations again to Hannah and John! It was an unforgettable day – and I hope these photos help you relive all your moments in these pictures!

Thank you for having us as your wedding photographers!

Kenny Nakai

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