I’m Kara Evans, a family photographer and studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois, serving Kankakee County, Iroquois County, and Central Illinois. Since 2010, I've documented families and the moments that matter most with photos that stand the test of time. If you’re welcoming a new baby, watching your little ones grow, or simply wanting to hold onto this season before it changes, you’re in the right place.
Every family is unique, and every story deserves to be seen and celebrated. My goal is to create a photography experience that feels safe, inclusive, and deeply respectful – where you can show up as you are, trusting that your family will be photographed with love and care.
I’ve been photographing families since 2010, and over the years, my business has grown alongside my own life. What started as photographing a little bit of everything grew into a love for capturing families just as they are – growing, laughing, playing, and just being themselves. My studio is based in Kankakee, and I photograph families throughout Kankakee County, Iroquois County, and Central Illinois.
After hundreds of sessions and many years in business, I’ve learned this – the days may feel long, but the years move quickly. Photos matter not because everything was perfect, but because they remind you of what was real. My approach is relaxed and thoughtful, whether we’re photographing your family in the studio or outdoors. I’ll guide you when needed and give you space when it matters most.
“Every session with Kara is truly enjoyable and authentic! I absolutely love how perfectly she captures each milestone and precious memory of our story that I have to look back on.”
-LAKYN
Alongside family photography, I also support fellow photographers as a virtual assistant. After more than a decade of running a full-time photography business, I love helping photographers simplify their workflows, get organized, and get back to doing the work they enjoy the most!
Welcoming the Diaz family back to the studio to capture their growing crew was the best reminder of why I love photographing families year after year.
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Celebrating nine months, this milestone session with Lucy was full of sweetness and all the tiny expressions that make her so unforgettable.
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Photographing the Metzger family through weddings, babies, and life on the farm just keeps getting sweeter with every session.
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“We couldn’t be happier that we hired Kara to photograph our family. Kara is the ultimate package! She does an amazing job at coordinating outfits beforehand, fixing hair and outfits the day of, and making you feel confident in front of the camera. She is welcoming and so easy to talk to. Kara has outstanding patience and an incredible eye for details. My only hope is for more people to experience a photo session with her.”
- holly