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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

Wedding Teaser Photos at The Gwen + Union Station!

Wedding Photos at The Gwen Chicago + Union Station

Bessie + Tom were married just seven hours ago at The Gwen Chicago! The Gwen is hidden gem of a luxury hotel as it is newly remodeled and is an outstanding location for wedding pictures! For those who travel with points/miles, The Gwen is part of the Marriott family. These three photos are just the teaser photos, be sure to check back in a couple weeks to see 60+ photos from their wedding here on this blog!

Shout out to Vasso from The Gwen who helped make sure everything went smoothly! The staff was 100% on point and blew me away with their attentiveness!

If you haven’t already seen them, be sure to check out Bessie + Tom’s Chicago Engagement Photography Blog Post. We took photos at Swift & Sons…where they had their first date!

Wedding Details:
Ceremony + Reception Venue: The Gwen Chicago
Dress: Enzoani from Dimitras Bridal Couture
Photographer: Nakai Photography

We took this photo at Union Station…classic Chicago architecture- it looks so timeless in black and white!

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Towards the end of the night, we had to take a photo on The Gwen staircase! Such a romantic moment!

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As a wedding photographer, I love shooting on rooftops, so we had to take this photo on the 16th floor rooftop balcony attached to the Gwen Lux Suite they were staying in! This one of the last photos of the night!

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Congrats again Bessie + Tom! We captured so many amazing photos from your day – including these last two taken at The Gwen in the last couple hours of the night! You two are a dynamic duo – a real life Batman & Robin! =) Can’t wait to share more!

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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