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Kankakee Family Photographer | The Hutchison Family

Capturing the Hutchison family over the years has been such a joy. From photographing their engagement and wedding day to newborn and family photos, these memories and milestones truly have my heart!

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The Kara Evans Photographer Blog

Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog! This is a space filled with joy, heartfelt moments, and the memories that matter most to your family. Every session shared here celebrates your story and the season you’re in. I’m so glad you’re here!

Hey, I’m Kara!
I'm a family photographer and studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois. My joy is helping families pause, celebrate, and remember life’s milestones – from new babies to growing little ones, and all the in-between moments.

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Abby and Max's fall Town & Country Events wedding day in Milford, Illinois with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

The most beautiful fall wedding day at Town & Country Events with Abby and Max is here! When I think about Abby and Max, I can’t help but smile. They’re kind, gentle souls and the perfect match for one another. It’s truly been an honor getting to know them as a couple throughout the past […]

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Kylie and Noah's fall wedding at Town & Country Events in Milford, Illinois with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Yay, Kylie and Noah’s wedding day at Town & Country Events is making its way to the blog! We’ll be gushing over this day for many years to come. You probably remember these two from their destination engagement session (including ice cream and the beach!) last summer. They might also be familiar faces from another […]

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Summer Town & Country Events wedding day in Milford, Illinois with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Get ready for a gorgeous wedding day at Town & Country Events! At the end of July, Kali and Trace shared a gorgeous wedding day at Town & Country Events in Milford. You might remember these two from their engagement session last fall. This couple is kind, fun, and they have the best loved ones […]

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Kendra and Cole's rainy rustic navy & blush wedding at Town & Country Events in Milford, IL with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

All of these fall weddings are making my heart so happy! And now it’s a joy to share Kendra and Cole’s rainy fall wedding at Town & Country Events on the blog! Back in January, these two reached out after getting engaged and starting to plan their wedding. We had mutual friends from high school […]

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Kendall and Andrew's rustic elegance wedding at Town & Country Events in Milford, Illinois with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Another summer wedding day is hitting the blog! I’m excited to share Kendall and Andrew’s rustic elegance wedding at Town & Country Events! Back in January 2018, I met Kendall at the Majestically Yours Bridal Show. She had seen and loved my photos from sweet Kristin and David’s wedding before meeting me, and then we […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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