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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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Summer sunset Iroquois County family photographer with Kankakee & Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

This summer has been filled with sessions that mean so much to me – time with family and dear friends who feel like family. The kind of sessions that fill your cup all the way up… And this one with the Conley family was exactly that. We took these photos just outside of Watseka at […]

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Small Memorial Park family photos in Kankakee with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

There are seasons of life that just feel extra sweet, and photographing the Robinson family during this one was truly one of them. This pregnancy announcement session was full of all of my favorite things… My amazing clients, that dreamy golden sunlight, and celebrating one of life’s greatest blessings: growing their family! Oh, and I […]

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Kankakee studio family photographer - Kara Evans is a family photographer serving Kankakee County and Iroquois County.

Simple, sweet studio photos… Say less! I loved welcoming the Gaytan family to the studio for the first time. It was such a joy to photograph them and capture these moments, and I hope to document more milestones for this family in the future! This session took place at my natural light photography studio in […]

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Family photos at Perry Farm - Kara Evans Photographer is a Kankakee County and Bourbonnais family photographer.

This is your sign to book the family photos when the whole family is in town! I absolutely loved meeting and photographing the Ondrey family for the first time this summer. After a long stretch of hot and humid days, we were treated to the most gorgeous summer evening for their session. It was the […]

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Watseka maternity photos with Kara Evans Photographer - Kara Evans is a Iroquois County and Kankakee County family photographer.

What a beautiful summer evening with the Guynn family! This was my very first time photographing them, and it was such a joy to capture this sweet season of anticipation as they prepare to welcome their little one later this summer. We’re all already excited for their newborn session coming up next – it’s always […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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