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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!

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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Kara Evans Photographer is a Kankakee County newborn photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois. Take a look at the Metzger family session!

It’s not often that I photograph in-home newborn sessions these days, but every once in a while, there are families who have been with me through so many seasons that there’s just no way I could ever say no. The Metzger family is one of those families! Having photographed their family over the years, being […]

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Kankakee studio four-month milestone photos at Studio 388 with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Some sessions just stay with you, and the Koch family’s recent visit to the studio is absolutely one of them. We celebrated Kambry’s four-month milestone, and it truly was the sweetest session. This girl is full of personality and easily one of the happiest, most easygoing babies. She just went with the flow the entire […]

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Kara Evans Photographer is a Kankakee studio newborn photographer located at Studio 388 in Kankakee, Illinois.

There is something so special about getting to walk alongside a family through multiple milestones, and the Boeringa family is the sweetest example of that. After photographing their maternity session earlier this year, it was such a joy to welcome them back to the studio as a family of five this spring. Their newest little […]

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Kara Evans Photographer is a Kankakee studio one-year milestone photographer located at Studio 388 in downtown Kankakee, Illinois.

It’s always so special when I get to see familiar faces walk back into the studio, and the Brokop family is one I’ve been looking forward to seeing again! I first met them during last year’s holiday mini sessions, and ever since then, we’ve been eagerly anticipating Brooks’ one-year milestone and family session. Getting to […]

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Studio pregnancy announcement family photo ideas with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

This one is for the Evans family – my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, my husband’s oldest brother’s family. They’re expecting their fourth little one to complete their family, and this announcement mini session was short, sweet, and full of love. It was such a joy to capture the excitement and anticipation this family already shares for […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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