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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!

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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Kankakee River State Park family & maternity photos – Kara Evans Photographer is a family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois.

The perfect night on the Kankakee River with this sweet family! I loved meeting up with the Haisma family for photos before their new little one arrives this fall. Allie is a fellow Kankakee County photographer, and it was such a treat when she reached out this spring to schedule late summer maternity photos. She […]

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Kankakee newborn photographer – Kara Evans Photographer is an Iroquois County and Kankakee County family and newborn photographer.

Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s sweetest milestones, and I loved having the Guynn family in the studio to celebrate just that. They recently welcomed their baby girl, and she was such a joy to photograph! This little lady had her eyes open for most of our time together, and I think it […]

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Legion Park family photos in Watseka with the Carmien family – Kara Evans Photographer is a Central Illinois family photographer.

My favorite session with the Carmien family to date! I’ve had all of the one-year milestones in front of my camera throughout the past couple of months. What a gift!! Sweet Ada just turned ONE, and we celebrated this milestone with photos on the most gorgeous summer evening. Watching Ada and her big sister Annie […]

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Watseka family photographer with the Stanley family – Kara Evans Photographer is a Central Illinois family photographer.

A simple and sweet one-year milestone session for the Stanley family! Wendell is turning one, and I’m so glad we were able to capture these photos before harvest season begins. We met at Legion Park in Watseka on a cool late August evening – the perfect backdrop for celebrating this little milestone. I love reminding […]

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Summer family photos at Perry Farm with the Spry family – Kara Evans Photographer is a Kankakee and Iroquois County family photographer.

Annual photos with the Spry family are always such a joy! This sweet family has been in front of my camera since 2016, and each year the moments we capture together just keep getting sweeter. I’m so thankful for the Spry family and the chance to document their story year after year. This session was […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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