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Kankakee studio Family Photographer

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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A simple & sweet studio session with the Foote family in Kankakee, Illinois, celebrating their growing kiddos with simple, playful portraits.

It is always such a joy when a family I have photographed before comes back in front of my camera, and I was so excited to hear from the Foote family again this summer! I first photographed their family in the fall of 2025, so when they reached out about doing a simple studio session […]

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Inspiration for studio three-year milestone photos with Kankakee family and milestone photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Some traditions are just too special not to continue, and photographing Elise each summer has become one of my favorites. This sweet girl recently turned three, which meant it was time for another milestone session at the studio! It’s hard to believe how quickly the years have gone by because I can still picture the […]

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Summer family photo inspiration with Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

There is something so special about returning to a family’s home year after year to document another season of their story, and the Whitsman family’s recent session was one of those evenings I’ll be thinking about for a long time. This session celebrated sweet Lainey’s three-month milestone, and it has been such a joy watching […]

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Kara Evans Photographer is a studio milestone photographer based in Kankakee at the natural light photography studio, Studio 388.

There is something so special about documenting a baby’s first year, and I was so excited to welcome the Robinson family back to the studio to celebrate Rosalie’s six-month milestone! This sweet girl was all smiles throughout her session. She truly made my job so easy! From her happy personality to all of her adorable […]

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A look at Taylor & Kody's summer Hudson Farm wedding photos in Urbana, Illinois with Central Illinois photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

I am beyond honored (and excited!) to share Taylor and Kody’s summer wedding day at Hudson Farm on the blog today! This couple is so special to me, and their wedding day was truly a full-circle moment. These two radiate joy, and it was an honor to photograph their big day! My relationship with Taylor […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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