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
Chicago destination elopement photo of couple from Japan on Michigan Avenue
Black and white photo of couple from Japan on Michigan Avenue for Chicago destination wedding
candid photo of couple from Japan dancing on Michigan Avenue during Chicago destination wedding
couple from Japan kisses on LaSalle Bridge for Chicago destination wedding photo
Black and white Chicago destination elopement photo on LaSalle Bridge
Chicago destination engagement photo of Japanese couple by Wrigley Building
creative Chicago destination engagement photo of couple with shadows on LaSalle Bridge
Downtown Chicago destination elopement photo in street on LaSalle Bridge
artistic Chicago destination elopement photo with skyline on downtown Bridge
Downtown Chicago elopement photo with red dress in front of historic Chicago Theatre
alternative red dress Chicago destination elopement photo of couple downtown
Stylized photo of couple from Japan and their Chicago destination elopement with red wedding dress
fashionable Chicago destination elopement photo downtown with red dress and lily bouquet
black and white photo of Japanese couple dancing in front of Chicago Theatre for their destination engagement session
adorable photo of couple from Japan at their Chicago destination engagement session in red dress
Bride in red wedding dress at Chicago destination elopement with white lily bouquet
Portrait of groom with red bow tie at downtown Chicago destination elopement
Chicago Board of Trade wedding photo of bride and groom
Happy photo of Japanese couple's Chicago destination elopement at Adler Planetarium steps
candid photo of couple laughing at their Chicago destination engagement session near Adler Planetarium
candid moment during couple's Chicago destination engagement session looking out at Lake Michigan on lakefront steps
bride in red dress laughing on steps during Chicago destination engagement session
intimate black and white photo of couple on Museum Campus steps after their Chicago destination elopement
fun photo of bride in red dress and groom at their Chicago destination engagement session
candid photo of bride in red dress laughing at Chicago destination elopement at Museum Campus
candid destination Chicago wedding photo for couple traveling from Japan at Museum Campus
destination Chicago elopement for Japanese couple in red dress on Lake Michigan
candid photo of bride and groom from Japan at their Chicago destination wedding at Adler Planetarium
intimate sunset photo of bride and groom from Japan at their Chicago destination wedding
bride in red dress and groom embrace with Chicago skyline at their summer destination wedding
candid wedding photo of bride and groom from Japan at their Chicago destination elopement
black and white photo of bride and groom with Chicago skyline at Chicago destination wedding
Chicago destination elopement photo with bride in red wedding dress in front of Chicago skyline

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