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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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Central Illinois family photographer Kara Evans Photographer takes fall family photos throughout Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.

This recent session with the Schmidgall family was so special! We captured photos to celebrate their youngest, Kollyns, reaching her four-month milestone, and it was the perfect way to document this sweet season for their family. Sessions like this make me even more grateful to be a Central Illinois family photographer! Just three weeks after […]

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Taylor & Kody's fall Central Illinois engagement photos in Watseka, Illinois with Central Illinois photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Taylor and Kody’s engagement session couldn’t have been more perfect! We had the dreamiest October evening. I’m talking about warm air, golden light, and the prettiest sunset that glowed through every photo. It was the best night spent catching up with my sweet friend Taylor and meeting her fiancé, Kody! Fun fact – I actually […]

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Perry Farm fall family photos inspiration with Iroquois and Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

The Foote family joined me at Perry Farm for a fall session, and it was such a beautiful evening chasing the sunset and those early fall colors! Perry Farm is one of my favorite local spots this time of year.  The warm light, the tall grasses, and the changing leaves make for the perfect backdrop […]

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Studio newborn photos in Kankakee with Kankakee & Central Illinois newborn photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

What a joy it was to welcome the Prairie family to the studio for their newborn session! I first met this sweet family over the summer for their maternity photos, and it’s always so special when I get to continue documenting these milestones as a family grows. Baby Lily was an absolute dream for her […]

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Kankakee River State Park family photos with Kankakee & Central Illinois family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

It’s always such a joy when clients turn into friends, and the Mellone family is the perfect example of that! I’ll forever be grateful that their Chicagoland wedding day (turned Grand Canyon elopement!) brought them into my life back in 2018. It’s been two years since I’ve seen and photographed this family. Fast forward to […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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