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Kankakee studio Family Photographer

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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Erin and Vincent's spring wedding day at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant in Chicago photographed by Kara Evans Photographer.

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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Kankakee studio six-month milestone photos at Studio 388 in Kankakee, Illinois – Kara Evans Photographer is a Kankakee family photographer.

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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Kara Evans Photographer is a natural light photography studio owner and studio newborn photographer in Kankakee, Illinois.

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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Studio one-year milestone photos at Studio 388 in Kankakee with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

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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Lifestyle newborn photographer in Kankakee – Kara Evans Photographer is a Kankakee newborn and family photographer.

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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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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