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

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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Perry Farm fall family photos inspiration with Iroquois and Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

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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Perry Farm engagement photos with Central Illinois wedding & engagement photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

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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Late summer nine-month baby milestone photos at Perry Farm with Iroquois and Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans photographer.

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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Late summer Perry Farm family photos with Iroquois and Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

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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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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