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Dreamy Madison Epic Campus Engagement Photos

Madison Epic Campus Engagement Photos

We headed up north for Jessica + David’s Epic campus engagement photos. Epic Systems has a beautiful campus…it’s where these two met and was the perfect location for their pictures! Can’t wait until their wedding next year with Nouvelle Events!

Let me just say…this place is pretty magical from a photographer’s standpoint. There are sooooo many photogenic nooks + crannies! If you were looking for engagement, wedding, or family photos on the Epic Campus or in Madison…be sure to contact us!

It also helps that we had a beautiful sunset at the end of their session!

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Throughout these photos…you will see amazing landscape design…and we did our best to complement the landscape with beautiful poses and moments from Jessica + David!

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Not only is the exterior landscaping gorgeous…but the interior decor is ridiculously photogenic too!

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Thank you Jessica + David for a wonderful time showing me around the Epic campus – you have sooo many amazing photos – it was really hard to choose which ones to post! Hope you love them as much as we do!

with love,

Kenny Nakai

70+ Modern Chicago Kimpton Gray Wedding Photos

Chicago Kimpton Gray Wedding Photos

It was special to learn about Kathy + Stanley on their wedding day – how they met in high school, and how they maintained their long distance relationship through college and to Chicago! Kathy is also an avid photographer, and I was honored to be their wedding photographer. They picked their hotel knowing it would photograph well…be sure to scroll through this blog post to see all 70+ Chicago Kimpton Gray wedding photos!

Wedding Details:
Venue: The Chicago Kimpton Gray Hotel
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Florals: Elena’s Garden 

In case you missed it, be sure to check out Kathy + Stanley’s Chicago Engagement Photos!

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Beautiful room decor by Elena’s Garden-

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She looks stunning!

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When you shoot pool on your wedding day…your groomsmen have to cheer no matter what =)

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Love all they symmetry in the lobby!

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We spent some time in Vol 39 taking photos – the interior decor is pretty amazing!

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This wedding party photo looks like it belongs in a magazine!

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We took photos on LaSalle Street in front of the Chicago Board of Trade

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Loved the horizontal lines broken up by the speckled light coming down..even the little green pot to balance out the window on the right-

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We took pictures in Boleo, the rooftop bar located at the Kimpton Gray Hotel

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with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

70+ Classic Chicago Drake Wedding Photos

Classic Chicago Drake Wedding Photos

The Chicago Drake Hotel is amazing space for weddings. It has a beautiful classic Chicago vibe that was perfect for Ellie + Ryan’s wedding! We went up on the rooftop and had a stunning view down Lake Shore Drive with North Avenue Beach in the background! Be sure to scroll down to see all 70+ of their Chicago Drake wedding photos!

If you haven’t seen their engagement photos from last year, be sure to check out Ryan and Ellie’s Chicago Engagement Photo Blog Post!

Shout out to Antoinette from The Drake Hotel and Katie from Designer Event Chicago for the smooth day!

Wedding Details
Venue: Antoinette from The Drake Hotel
Photographer: Nakai Photography
Church: St James Cathedral
Planner: Katie from Designer Event Chicago
Florals: Anthony Gowder Designs
Video: HWU Studios
Band: Velocity Band Chicago
Dresser: Caroline from The Wedding Dresser

Since you may not scroll through this whole blog post, here are a few of my favorites from the day! Most of them are on the roof. =)

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Chicago Drake wedding photos on the roof at night. Takes your breath away-

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Love Ellie’s reflection in the mirror as the bridesmaids walk in!

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Drake wedding photos that look like they belong in an advertisement!

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We wanted to incorporate the interior architecture of St James Cathedral in their wedding photos.

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The Grand Ballroom at The Drake Hotel all ready for the reception!

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What a perfect way to end their Chicago Drake Wedding Photos…with a couple ambient light pictures on the rooftop! =)

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Congrats again Ellie + Ryan on an amazing wedding day! Hope you both were able to relive each moment through these pictures! Can’t wait to share the full set with you all!

with love,

your Chicago wedding photographer,

Kenny Nakai

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