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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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Summer sunset maternity photos in Bourbonnais at Perry Farm with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Summer sessions have this family photographer’s heart! I met Dena and Cody for the first time this summer to document the milestone of these two becoming parents! We met at one of my favorite spots in Kankakee County – Perry Farm – for their maternity photos. It was a gorgeous summer night celebrating their soon-to-be […]

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Studio natural light newborn photographer in Kankakee with Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Another beautiful natural light newborn session at the studio! Gosh, these people and these photos mean so much to me! I first met Julie and Paul in 2019 as they were planning their wedding day. We’ve celebrated their engagement, two wedding days (wedding #1 and wedding #2, thanks covid), their pregnancy, and now the arrival […]

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Kankakee natural light newborn photographer with the DePaolo family with Kankakee County newborn photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

It’s still the summer of newborn babies around here! The DePaolo crew grew this summer!! Baby Grant just joined the family and is as adorable as can be. I loved seeing how he resembles big brother Jack! This session was truly a dream with sweet, tender moments for this family of four. The boys were […]

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Nicole and Thomas's summer Venuti's wedding day in Addison, Illinois with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Nicole and Thomas’s summer wedding day at Venuti’s is hitting the blog, and I couldn’t be more excited! These two are the real deal. They’re incredibly kind and fun people, and they light up the room when they are together! I met these two through a past couple (hi Kelsey & Justin!) and am forever […]

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Natural light studio maternity photos in Kankakee with Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

This was a wonderful maternity session at our natural light studio in Kankakee! I loved welcoming this soon-to-be family of three to the studio for these photos. Just some very sweet moments before these two welcome their first baby later this summer! It was a joy to meet Maribel and Jorge for the first time […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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