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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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Willowhaven Park family photographer with the Ventura family – Kara Evans is a family photographer serving Kankakee and Iroquois County.

My third session with the Ventura family over the past couple of years did not disappoint! From the golden sunset glow to the wide-open grassy field at Willowhaven Park and the joy of spending time with this beautiful family, it was one of those sessions that fills your cup to the brim. Even better? Seeing […]

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Iroquois County family photographer for the Wessels family – Kara Evans is a family photographer serving Iroquois County and Kankakee County.

This family has my heart! Macklin just turned ONE, and his big brother Maverick will be turning four in just a few weeks — and I still can’t believe how quickly time flies. Watching these boys grow and being their Aunt Kara is one of the greatest joys of my life. This session at their […]

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Iroquois County Family Photographer – Kara Evans is a family photographer based in Kankakee serving Iroquois County and Kankakee County.

Backyard summer moments with the Witzman boys – does it get any sweeter? Warm weather, green grass, the biggest smiles, and that perfect golden sunset light made for the dreamiest session. It was the best way to kick off June with this wonderful family! Summer sunset sessions are truly some of my favorites. There’s just […]

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Kankakee studio newborn photographer – Kara Evans is a family and newborn photographed based in Kankakee, Illinois.

This session with baby Beau and his family was pure sweetness! Beau was the sleepiest little guy and made photographing his newborn session a dream. Big sister Saige was equally sweet, and I loved capturing the connection between these two already. There’s something so special about documenting a growing family in these early days – […]

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Sunset Iroquois County family photographer – Kara Evans Photographer is a family photographer serving Iroquois County and Kankakee County.

I just loved this sunset session with the LaVoie family! I’ve had the pleasure of photographing Amanda and Drew’s engagement and wedding day, and now, seeing their family grow is so special. This spring, we met up for a sunset session, and it couldn’t have been a more gorgeous evening. Watching these kiddos grow and […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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