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Kankakee studio Family Photographer

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!

Hey, I’m Kara!
I'm a family photographer and studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois. My joy is helping families pause, celebrate, and remember life’s milestones – from new babies to growing little ones, and all the in-between moments.

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Inspiration for your maternity photos at Studio 388 with Kankakee maternity photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

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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Inspiration for studio one-year milestone photos at Studio 388 in Kankakee with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

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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Studio spring mini session photo inspiration at Studio 388 – a natural light photography studio located in Kankakee, Illinois.

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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Explore family and newborn photos at Studio 388 in Kankakee, Illinois with Kankakee newborn photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

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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Kara Evans Photographer is a Central Illinois family photographer based in Kankakee serving Kankakee County, Iroquois County, and nearby.

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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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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