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City Hall Events Wedding Day in Chicago, Illinois | Stephanie & Dan

Happy dancing because Stephanie and Dan’s spring City Hall Events wedding day is here!

You probably remember Steph and Dan from their engagement photos last summer. These two are the most kind, incredible people and everyone that loves them is lucky to have them in their life! We adore this couple and feel honored to share their wedding day on the blog...

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The Kara Evans Photographer Blog

Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog where I share all the things – from love stories and family photography moments to behind the scenes photos and personal life notes & stories. Pour a glass of bubbly and stay awhile - I’m so glad you’re here!

Hey, I’m Kara!
Hey, I’m Kara! A wedding and family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois! Whether I’m photographing your wedding day or everyday milestones and memories as a family, this job is my joy.

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Studio one-year milestone photographer in Downtown Kankakee with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

More milestones with the Balthazor family! I think this was our fifth (!!) session since first meeting this wonderful family a couple of years ago. Watching their boys grow and capturing their big moments has been such a joy! This session was all about celebrating Rory turning one! Of course, that meant lots of fun […]

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Kankakee studio family and six-month milestone photos with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Baby Drake is growing like a weed – how is he already almost seven months old?! It feels like just yesterday we were capturing his newborn photos at the studio, and now he’s full of personality and sweet little expressions. I loved having the Witzman family at the studio for this milestone session, and let […]

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Studio maternity session at Studio 388 in Downtown Kankakee with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

A few weeks ago, I had the joy of meeting the Mehmedi family for the first time. They are truly amazing! They found my work through coworkers, and I’m so grateful our paths crossed. I loved welcoming them to the studio to document this exciting season as they prepare to welcome their first little one. […]

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Studio one year milestone photos in downtown Kankakee with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Celebrating Sadie’s one-year milestone is easy—this girl is full of personality and has the sweetest smiles! I’ve had the absolute joy of photographing all of Sadie’s first-year milestones, and each milestone session has been so special. But there’s just something about this one that makes it my favorite yet! Maybe it’s the way she lights […]

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Studio three-month milestone photos in Kankakee with Kankakee & Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

There’s something magical about watching a family grow! Having the privilege to capture these moments is something I cherish deeply as a photographer. This month, I enjoyed photographing my adorable niece, Lucy, at her three-month milestone session right here in my studio in Downtown Kankakee. At just three months old, Lucy is already showing us […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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