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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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An early fall family session on the farm with Iroquois County and Central Illinois family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

There are some families whose photos feel like a little timeline of my own journey as a photographer, and the Clemmons family is definitely one of those families for me! I have been photographing the Clemmons family since 2014, which means I have had the joy of documenting so many seasons and milestones with them […]

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A look at this sunset maternity session in Iroquois County with Iroquois County & Central Illinois photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Getting to photograph my past wedding couples as they step into new seasons of life is one of the greatest joys of what I do. Photographing those milestones will always be such an honor! I first had the chance to photograph Taylor and Kevin for their engagement and wedding day, and I have loved staying […]

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A sleeply, snuggly newborn baby in the Kankakee studio with Kankakee family & newborn photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Photographing a family as they settle into a brand-new season of life is incredibly special. The Dittrich family’s newborn session was such a sweet one to photograph! At the end of August, they welcomed their first little boy, Nolan, and I had the honor of documenting these early days together in the studio. There is […]

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A summer backyard sunset session with the Cowsert family photographed by Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Watching the Cowsert family grow over the years has been such a meaningful part of my journey as a photographer. This family holds an especially dear place in my heart! Our story together began many years ago through both friendship and photos. I have had the honor of photographing their engagement, their wedding day, and […]

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Take a look at this summer Central Illinois family session at a local forest preserve with family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

More than ten years. That is how long I have had the absolute honor of photographing the Spry family! When I stop and think about all of the sessions we have shared over the years, it really is something special. I have gotten to watch their family grow, change, and evolve through so many different […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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