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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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Mommy & me photoshoot inspiration from a Mother's Day photoshoot at JP STYLE CO. in Kentland, Indiana with Kara Evans Photographer.

Let’s hear it for the mamas! This year, Mother’s Day was a special one from behind my camera. There’s something so special about celebrating moms, and this year, I had the absolute joy of being part of a Mother’s Day event at JP STYLE CO. My childhood friend Jess, who owns this amazing boutique in Kentland, […]

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Spring mommy & me photos in Kankakee with Kara Evans Photographer – Kara Evans is a family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois.

Some familiar faces were back in front of my camera this spring! The Robinson family joined me for a Mommy & Me session, marking my first outdoor session of the spring season – and it felt so good to be back outside chasing sunsets! There’s something so special about capturing these moments under the golden […]

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Kankakee one-year milestone photographer – Kara Evans Photographer is a family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois.

Miss Jane is turning ONE this month! To celebrate this exciting milestone, the Hutchison family visited the studio for a fun and memorable photo session. I absolutely loved welcoming them and capturing Jane’s big personality – this girl is full of spunk and sweetness! I truly have so much love for the Hutchison family. It’s […]

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Kankakee lifestyle newborn photographer – Kara Evans Photographer is a family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois.

One of the best parts of living in a small town and being part of a tight-knit community is the lifelong connections you build. I’ve known Megan for as long as I can remember – her sister’s family is one of my “lifer” family photo clients, too! I’ve been photographing Lynn and Megan for over […]

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Spring mini sessions at the natural light Kankakee photography studio – Studio 388 owned by Kara Evans Photographer in Kankakee, Illinois.

It’s that time of year again – spring mini sessions are making their way to the blog! I recently hosted my annual day of spring mini sessions at our beautiful natural light studio in downtown Kankakee, Studio 388. Every year, this day is such a highlight, and I’m always thrilled to welcome familiar faces and […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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