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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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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!

Spring mini sessions are making their way to the blog, and I’m so excited to share this year’s beautiful day at the studio! I recently hosted my annual spring mini sessions at my natural light studio in downtown Kankakee, Studio 388. This day is always such a highlight of the season, and I love welcoming […]
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Holiday mini sessions at Studio 388 in Kankakee were pure magic this year! On this special day, I photographed nine families in the studio, and it truly was one of my favorite days of the entire year. We’re a family that doesn’t decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving, so hosting holiday photos beforehand always feels […]
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I’m totally still daydreaming about our holiday collaboration with JP STYLE CO.! Our first collab this past spring for Mother’s Day mini sessions was such a hit. Since then, we’ve been planning a holiday edition. This holiday season, we made it happen, and to be totally honest, these sessions were an absolute dream! On a […]
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I’m so thankful for another amazing day of fall mini sessions at Perry Farm! This October, I photographed eight families during my fall minis at one of my favorite spots in Kankakee County – Perry Farm in Bourbonnais. It’s always such a beautiful location, and this year my favorite grassy field (with those colorful fall […]
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Let’s hear it for the mamas! This year, Mother’s Day was a special one from behind my camera. There’s something so special about celebrating moms, and this year, I had the absolute joy of being part of a Mother’s Day event at JP STYLE CO. My childhood friend Jess, who owns this amazing boutique in Kentland, […]
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