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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

Downtown Chicago Wedding Teasers // Fazilat + Nadeem!

Downtown Chicago Wedding Photos // Langham Hotel // Olive Park // Riverwalk

It’s almost 1am, and Fazilat + Nadeem are probably still saying good bye to friends and family at the Langham Chicago! They hosted guests from all over the world for their downtown Chicago wedding reception! There are so many amazing photos from today, but I wanted to share a few teaser photos for Fazilat’s family who couldn’t make it into to celebrate with them tonight! Special thanks to the bridal party for traveling all through Chicago for their wedding pictures! You guys helped the bride and groom create some phenomenal photos (that I will share in the next blog post)!

In case you missed their amazing Bahai Temple + Chicago Skyline Engagement Blog Post, be sure to check those photos out as well!

Wedding Details:
Reception Venue: Langham Chicago Hotel
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Planner: Davina Arceneaux from the Langham 

A shout out to Davina from the Langham Chicago, who really went above and beyond her job description for Nadeem + Fazilat…to the point that I want to give her some blog love as their planner! Thanks for helping everything go smoothly today Davina!

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In ten years of shooting weddings in Chicago, I have never asked a bride to step up on this bridge…but for some reason, I thought Fazilat wouldn’t pass up this photo opportunity with some iconic downtown Chicago architecture in the background!

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One last picture to share from Olive Park with the Chicago skyline in the background!

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Congrats again Fazilat + Nadeem! Hope you are able to rest tonight after a wonderful celebration with family and friends! We have so many amazing photos from today, I can’t wait to share the rest!

with love,

your Chicago wedding 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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