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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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Kankakee County lifestyle newborn photographer for the Holewinski family with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

It’s not often that I photograph in-home lifestyle newborn photos these days, but this was a good one! Baby Brody is new to the crew!! I loved photographing this family session for a dear friend of another family who’s grown with me in photos since their engagement (looking at you Arteaga family!). These connections are […]

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Kankakee natural light newborn photographer for the Morrissey family with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

This newborn session at the studio stole my heart!! Catching up with these beautiful people and taking their first photos as a family was incredibly special to me! Two summers ago, we celebrated Sidney and Brendan’s engagement. Last summer we celebrated Sidney and Brendan’s wedding day. This summer we’re celebrating the arrival of their little […]

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Downtown Kankakee family and newborn photographer for the Riehle with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Babies, babies, babies! This has been the summer of babies for this newborn photographer! I absolutely love having our natural light studio in downtown Kankakee. It’s a joy to share it with my family and milestone clients. It’s a joy to share it with fellow photographers and the community. It’s just a joy and each […]

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Summer family photos for the Sawyer family with Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

This summer has been filled with the most amazing families in front of my camera! This family photographer is happy!! Photographing our dear friends, the Sawyer fam, this summer was a joy!! It’s not often that I travel for sessions these days, but I made a special trip to STL for this very special session. […]

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

My time spent with the Miller family is always the best! Would you believe me if I said a thunderstorm blew through right before these photos?! Thankful for these amazing clients and their trust in waiting the rain out just a little bit… Because then this MAGIC happened! I absolutely adore the Miller family and […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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