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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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Fall sunset Bourbonnais family photographer for the Robinson family with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

A beautiful fall family session with one of my favorite families! Every session with the Robinson family keeps getting better and better! What an honor to get to photograph this family’s most special moments over the years and to get to see Ezra grow!! We got to explore, play, pick flowers, and catch the sweetest […]

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Iroquois County family photographer for the Koch family with Kankakee and Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

It’s me again, back on the blog sharing ALL the love for milestone sessions! These seasons are truly some of my favorites. It’s time dedicated to capturing the essence of your little at their current stage – their smiles, personality, and who they are as they grow. This milestone was with one of my favorite […]

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Kankakee natural light lifestyle newborn photographer – Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

This lifestyle newborn session has my heart! The Taylor-Sanford family are no strangers around here at Kara Evans Photographer! They’ve been lifer clients of mine (my heart!) since I photographed their engagement back in 2019. Over the past 5+ years, I’ve photographed countless special moments and milestones for this amazing photo. It’s been incredible to […]

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Perry Farm Bourbonnais family photos with natural light Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

I loved this recent family session at one of my favorite spots, Perry Farm! We’re definitely stepping into “busy season” as most photographers call it. It’s that wave after the summer shooting season when we jump into fall and chase all the gorgeous sunlight and fall colors. This was my first family session of September […]

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One-year milestone photographer in Kankakee with Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Milestone sessions at the studio are a favorite of mine! Miss Quinn just turned ONE year old! This little lady and her mama visited me at the studio for her one-year milestone photos. Milestone sessions are special because they focus on your kiddo in whatever stage they’re currently in. We can lean into the things […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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