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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

Chicago Microwedding Photos at Morton Arboretum

Chicago Microwedding Pictures at The Morton Arboretum

Cynthia + Robert were originally scheduled to have their wedding in Florida, but due to the coronavirus, they held a Chicago microwedding instead! To comply with state regulations, they held their ceremony outside, and the Fragrance Garden at The Morton Arboretum was the perfect spot! As a Chicago microwedding photographer, I appreciate all the safety regulations The Morton Arboretum has in place!

This first photo is my favorite photo of the day! Be sure to scroll down to see all 50+ of their Chicago microwedding photos!

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Cynthia looked like she was straight out of a wedding fashion magazine!

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Chicago Microwedding Details:

Ceremony Venue: The Fragrance Garden at The Morton Arboretum

Photographer: Nakai Photography

 

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Getting ready photos with the groom-

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Killer portraits of Robert-

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So simple and elegant-

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As much as possible, I’m a natural light wedding photographer, so I love it when brides are in a well lit room with big windows! Cynthia looks stunning in all of her photos!

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Chicago Microwedding Photos: Morton Arboretum Ceremony 

One last moment together with her Maid of Honor before walking down the aisle!

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So radiant and picture perfect!

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As I mentioned before, The Morton Arboretum is the most amazing location for a Chicago microwedding!

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And then there were bubbles! As a wedding photographer, I love seeing the smiles and laughs in all the unexpected moments!

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One of best parts of microwedding photos…is that you have lots of time to take pictures! With a beautiful space we didn’t have to go very far for their Morton Arboretum wedding pictures!

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Photographer’s Insights: Love the symmetry, love the layers/depth, love the way the veil just drapes, and I LOVE their embrace!

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A beautiful moment-

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If you were getting married and in need of a Morton Arboretum wedding photographer, please reach out!

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We found this patch of trees that made us feel like we were in Alaska! (anywhere but Illinois!)

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Behind every smiling bride is her squad!

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This photo is so simple but so beautiful-

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So many amazing spaces for their Morton Arboretum wedding pictures!

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One last photo of the ladies helping make these Chicago microwedding photos possible!

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Congrats again Cynthia + Robert! So happy for you both to have found one another! My heart and prayers go forth with you as you begin this new chapter together! Thank you for taking the time to walk around The Morton Arboretum for your Chicago microwedding photos!

with love,

your Chicago microwedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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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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