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City Hall Events Wedding Day in Chicago, Illinois | Stephanie & Dan

Happy dancing because Stephanie and Dan’s spring City Hall Events wedding day is here!

You probably remember Steph and Dan from their engagement photos last summer. These two are the most kind, incredible people and everyone that loves them is lucky to have them in their life! We adore this couple and feel honored to share their wedding day on the blog...

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The Kara Evans Photographer Blog

Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog where I share all the things – from love stories and family photography moments to behind the scenes photos and personal life notes & stories. Pour a glass of bubbly and stay awhile - I’m so glad you’re here!

Hey, I’m Kara!
Hey, I’m Kara! A wedding and family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois! Whether I’m photographing your wedding day or everyday milestones and memories as a family, this job is my joy.

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Fall anniversary photos at Perry Farm in Bourbonnais with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

I know I’ve already written this on the blog this fall, but I have to say it again… This fall was one of my favorite fall seasons ever! This fall has been filled with the most amazing people, locations, sunsets, and fall colors. I am feeling very blessed as I’ve been shooting, editing, and sharing […]

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Perry Farm Bourbonnais milestone photographer with Iroquois & Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

This fall season has been so good to us! Honestly, I think this fall is going down in my memory as one of my favorite fall seasons ever. The light, the changing trees, the warm weather, and not to mention working with the most AMAZING people have made this fall season unmatched around here at […]

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Fall mini sessions at Perry Farm in Bourbonnais with Iroquois & Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

I’m feeling thankful for a beautiful afternoon spent with amazing families for this year’s fall mini sessions at Perry Farm! This October, I photographed so many amazing families on my fall mini session date at Perry Farm in Bourbonnais. This park is one of my favorite, go-to photo locations in Kankakee County. It’s versatile from […]

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Perry Farm Bourbonnais family photos with natural light Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

I loved this recent family session at one of my favorite spots, Perry Farm! We’re definitely stepping into “busy season” as most photographers call it. It’s that wave after the summer shooting season when we jump into fall and chase all the gorgeous sunlight and fall colors. This was my first family session of September […]

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Perry Farm maternity session in Bourbonnais for the Pappachan family with Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

My last outdoor session of the year at Perry Farm did not disappoint! After Nisha found my work online a couple of months ago, she reached out and we started planning their maternity session. What an honor that Nisha and Justin fell in love with my work and would travel to me for photos. This […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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