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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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Perry Farm fall family photos inspiration with Iroquois and Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

The Foote family joined me at Perry Farm for a fall session, and it was such a beautiful evening chasing the sunset and those early fall colors! Perry Farm is one of my favorite local spots this time of year.  The warm light, the tall grasses, and the changing leaves make for the perfect backdrop […]

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Studio newborn photos in Kankakee with Kankakee & Central Illinois newborn photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

What a joy it was to welcome the Prairie family to the studio for their newborn session! I first met this sweet family over the summer for their maternity photos, and it’s always so special when I get to continue documenting these milestones as a family grows. Baby Lily was an absolute dream for her […]

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Kankakee River State Park family photos with Kankakee & Central Illinois family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

It’s always such a joy when clients turn into friends, and the Mellone family is the perfect example of that! I’ll forever be grateful that their Chicagoland wedding day (turned Grand Canyon elopement!) brought them into my life back in 2018. It’s been two years since I’ve seen and photographed this family. Fast forward to […]

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Perry Farm engagement photos with Central Illinois wedding & engagement photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

I loved meeting Taylor and Matthew for their engagement session at Perry Farm! These two found my work online, and from the very first message, I could tell how excited (and maybe a little nervous!) they were to have their engagement photos taken. They shared that they’ve never done professional photos before, but you would […]

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Studio newborn and family photography at Studio 388 with Kara Evans, a Kankakee newborn and family photographer.

What a joy to photograph the Bonarek family as they welcomed their newest addition! This session was such a special one, capturing this new chapter for the Bonareks and the love they share as a growing family of four. While raising two little ones, life is full, but so beautiful for this family right now! […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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