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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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Kankakee studio family photos in downtown Kankakee with Kankakee & Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Such a fun family session! The Manseau family visited me at the studio for updated family photos just after the new year, and I couldn’t have loved it more. This session was simple and neutral, allowing the focus to be on the love and connection this family shares. It’s a great reminder of how important […]

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Alaina and Konnor's winter I Hotel wedding day in Champaign, Illinois with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

My last wedding of the 2024 season was nothing short of amazing! Alaina and Konnor dreamed of an elegant winter wedding day, and all of the details came together to create such a beautiful, romantic, and fun day! Celebrating these two is easy!! I may be a little biased, but I have so much love […]

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

Cooper just turned ONE YEAR OLD! It’s hard to believe how fast time flies. I’ve truly loved every minute of capturing these precious moments with the Arteaga family. Recently, I had the joy of welcoming the Arteaga kiddos into the studio for Cooper’s one-year milestone and the twins’ four-year milestone photos. Watching these little ones […]

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Lifestyle family and newborn photographer with Kankakee & Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

There’s something so meaningful about photographing the people you love most in life. My last family session of 2024 was one for the books! This session couldn’t have been more special – it was for my cousin Sara’s family! Over the years, I’ve had the honor of documenting so many milestones for them, from maternity […]

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Natural light newborn photographer in downtown Kankakee with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

There’s nothing quite like photographing your own family, and this newborn session holds a particularly special place in my heart. Our beautiful new niece, Lucy, has arrived, and she’s as sweet as can be! From the moment she joined the family, it’s been such a joy to soak in all the snuggles, smiles, and newborn […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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