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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!

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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The Foote family joined me at Perry Farm for a fall session, and it was such a beautiful evening chasing the sunset and those early fall colors! Perry Farm is one of my favorite local spots this time of year. The warm light, the tall grasses, and the changing leaves make for the perfect backdrop […]
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I loved meeting Taylor and Matthew for their engagement session at Perry Farm! These two found my work online, and from the very first message, I could tell how excited (and maybe a little nervous!) they were to have their engagement photos taken. They shared that they’ve never done professional photos before, but you would […]
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My niece Lucy is nine months old, and we just had to celebrate with a little milestone session! She’s my sister’s youngest daughter, and let me tell you – this girl has been bringing sass and personality into our days since the moment she was born. She’s sassy, she’s sweet, and she’s becoming quite the […]
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If you’ve followed my work for the past several years, then you probably recognize these familiar faces! The DePaolo family has been in front of my camera many times, and every time is such a treat. They are kind, easy-going, and simply a joy to be around – truly the kind of people who fill […]
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