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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!

Goodness, I am just so excited to share the Matheny family’s maternity session at the studio! This couple is dear to my heart. I had the honor of photographing their engagement and wedding day, and getting to walk alongside them into this next chapter as they prepare to become parents is such a full-circle moment. […]
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I loved this recent session with the Ethridge family! I have had the joy of photographing Megan and Lynn throughout many milestones in their story together. Last spring, they were in front of my camera for their newborn session, and this spring we got to celebrate their son’s one-year milestone session. It truly does not […]
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Spring mini sessions are making their way to the blog, and I’m so excited to share this year’s beautiful day at the studio! I recently hosted my annual spring mini sessions at my natural light studio in downtown Kankakee, Studio 388. This day is always such a highlight of the season, and I love welcoming […]
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I first met the Phillips family when they joined me for a holiday mini session last year, and I’ve been looking forward to this session with them ever since. This spring, they welcomed a new little one and officially became a family of four. Getting to document this next chapter for them was an honor! […]
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There’s something extra special about getting to photograph your own family, and this session with the Wilson family will always hold a special place in my heart. Not only is this my sister-in-law’s crew, but this session also marked such a meaningful season… I can hardly believe our niece is about to turn nine. Nine! […]
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