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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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Fall Watseka family photographer in Watseka, Illinois with Kankakee & Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

All of the fall sessions I’ve photographed have been nothing short of amazing, and that makes me so excited for many more fall sessions on the calendar! Another fall, another milestone with the Knapp family! We met up at a favorite Iroquois County photo location, Legion Park in Watseka, for these family photos. I love […]

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Iroquois County family & maternity photographer with Kankakee & Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

A very special maternity session with the Scherf family! Growing up alongside my cousins (let’s be honest, us girls are really sisters) is one of the greatest blessings of my life. Being best friends and getting to do life as adults alongside my sister and cousins, it’s truly the best. And that’s why this family […]

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Lincoln Park & North Avenue Beach engagement photos in Chicago with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Kicked off the fall with a gorgeous engagement session in Lincoln Park! Meet Sarah and Preston! These two have been together for three years. They’re building a life together in Chicago with their pup, Macadamia. Fun Fact: Preston is my SIL’s brother. We met in college and were all surprised that we were going to […]

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Iroquois County family photographer for the Balthazor family with Kankakee & Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Another fall milestone and family session is making its way to the blog! It’s been such a joy to get to know this family and watch them grow over the past couple of years! This was my fourth session with the Balthazor crew! I loved meeting them out at their property (it’s truly a hidden […]

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Delaney and Corey's Kemper Lakes Golf Club wedding in Kildeer, Illinois with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Delaney and Corey’s wedding day at Kemper Lakes Golf Club is here! This was an incredible wedding day that I will remember forever. I met this couple a few years ago after photographing Delaney’s older brother Johnny’s wedding day. After photographing Erin and Johnny’s wedding day and truly feeling welcomed into their family, I hoped […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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