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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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Baby announcement photos at Governor Small Memorial Park in Kankakee with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

There are few things I love more than getting to walk alongside my couples as their stories continue to unfold long after their wedding day. From engagement photos and wedding celebrations to growing families and welcoming little ones, I feel so honored to document these milestones and walk alongside my couples through so many chapters […]

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Cozy newborn photos at Studio 388 in Kankakee. Kara Evans Photographer photographs growing families in Kankakee & Iroquois County.

One of the greatest joys of this job is getting to photograph families throughout many seasons of life. Welcoming Abby and Max back to the studio with their baby girl was so special! After documenting their engagement photos and wedding day, this session felt like such a full-circle moment. Their newborn session at the studio […]

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Central Illinois farm engagement photos in Sheldon, Illinois with Central Illinois photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Some sessions leave you smiling the entire drive home, and this was absolutely one of them. Peyton and Andrew are right in the middle of such a sweet season of life, and it was such an honor to photograph their engagement session! Peyton and Andrew got engaged at the beginning of April and quickly jumped […]

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Mommy & me photoshoot inspiration from a Mother's Day photoshoot at JP STYLE CO. in Kentland, Indiana with Kara Evans Photographer.

This year’s Mother’s Day event at JP STYLE CO. was such a special one to be part of! There’s truly nothing sweeter than celebrating the moms who spend their days pouring so much love into everyone around them. I had the joy of teaming up once again with my childhood friend Jess, owner of JP […]

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Spring Mother's Day photoshoot in Bourbonnais, Illinois with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

There is something so special about photographing a family throughout so many seasons of life. From engagement photos and wedding day memories to the beautiful milestones that come after, it has been such a joy to document the Robinson family over the years. Every spring, I look forward to their annual Mother’s Day session, and […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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