Japan to Chicago: Risa & Kohei’s Pre-Wedding Adventure

Six months ago, Risa and Kohei traveled all the way from Japan for their Chicago destination pre-wedding photos. Kohei’s brother lives in the area, so they decided to tie in a family visit as well! This was their first time in our city, and as you’ll see: we had a blast!! Perfectly coordinated, they arrived dressed to the nines and ready to hit the town. Personally, I’m a big fan of Risa’s red dress (she pulled it off flawlessly!).

When we first met, Kohei handed me a good luck charm they’d brought from Japan. It was a gift! For me!! I was so humbled and excited, I knew this was going to be good 🙂 Though we weren’t fluent in each other’s languages, our session was surprisingly not affected. There’s something so universal about body language and other forms of communication – it’s an experience I’ll never forget! We “played tourist” all afternoon, visiting some of the city’s most iconic locations. Finishing at sunset with a view of the skyline was a must.

Risa and Kohei: I cannot thank you enough for inviting me to capture your time in Chicago! I loved meeting you both and had so much fun exploring the city together. Best wishes for your wedding in Japan this spring!!

Couple travels from Japan for Chicago destination wedding photo with skyline at Adler Planetarium

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