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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!

I’m so excited to share Erin and Vincent’s wedding day at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant! These two are truly something special. Erin found me through her cousins, the Trump sisters, and it immediately felt like such a full-circle moment. I’ve felt like part of the Trump family ever since I photographed Lyndsey’s wedding day back […]
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There is just something so special about a baby’s six-month milestone, and sweet Lillian’s session was the perfect reminder of why I love this stage so much! Lillian is truly the kind of baby who lights up the entire room. From the moment she arrived at the studio, she was all smiles – the happiest, […]
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There’s something so special about slowing down and focusing on the tiniest details. Baby Tatum’s newborn session was the perfect reminder of just that. This sweet session took place at my natural light studio in downtown Kankakee, where the soft light and calm environment created the perfect setting to document this brand new season of […]
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The sweetest connections are often the ones that come full circle, and I’m so grateful the Ballard family found their way to me through their childcare. Those kinds of referrals mean so much, and after spending time with them in the studio, it felt like such a perfect fit! This milestone session was full of […]
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Some sessions hold a special place in my heart, and this newborn session with the Spry family was one of them! Just before Valentine’s Day, they welcomed their second baby and sweet girl, Kallin, into the world. Their little Valentine. And truly, there couldn’t be a more fitting description for this long-awaited gift. Kallin has […]
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