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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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Studio milestone photos in mama's wedding dress – daughter and wedding dress photoshoot at Studio 388 in Kankakee, Illinois.

When you turn four years old, what better way to celebrate than with a photo session in your mama’s wedding dress? This milestone session with Navie was one of those extra-special ones that will stay with me for a long time. Watching her twirl, smile, and beam with joy in such a meaningful dress… My […]

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Studio newborn photographer in Kankakee at the natural light photography studio Studio 388 in Downtown Kankakee.

I first met the Jacobson family in 2023 when Briggs was just 18 months old at holiday mini sessions. Fast forward a year and a half, and they’ve grown into the sweetest family of four with the arrival of their baby girl, Parker. We celebrated this special season with a newborn session at my natural […]

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New Buffalo beach family photos at New Buffalo Beach with Central Illinois family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

A gorgeous summer night on the beach with the Fredrickson family – what could be better? This was such a special travel session as I headed to New Buffalo, the summer home for the Fredrickson crew. When a location holds meaning for a family, it makes the photos even more powerful, and this evening was […]

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Summer Perry Farm anniversary photos in Bourbonnais, Illinois with Kankakee photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

One year, a new house, and all the memories later… Nicole and Thomas celebrated their first wedding anniversary with a summer photo session, and you know I love that! I photographed their wedding day last June, so it was extra special to catch up with them this July and mark this milestone in such a […]

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Iroquois County family photographer in Milford, Illinois with Kankakee & Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Give me a big family session on a summer evening, and I’m a happy photographer! The Shoufler family gathered on a hot and humid night at the end of July – all 14 of them! – and I’m so glad they made time for updated family photos. This summer has been filled with extended family […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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