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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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Studio two-year milestone photos at Studio 388 with Kankakee, Illinois family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Simple, sweet, and so full of personality – that’s exactly how I’d describe Elise’s two-year milestone session at the studio! This little lady brought the smiles, the sass, and all the charm to her session. I just loved photographing her at this stage. Two years old is such a fun age, and Elise reminded me […]

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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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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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