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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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One-year milestone photo inspiration at Studio 388 in Kankakee, Illinois with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Ending the year with the Scherf family and celebrating Kai’s one-year milestone was perfect! Our niece Lucy and cousin Kai were born just one day apart, so having their sessions as my final two sessions of 2025 felt like the sweetest full-circle moment. It was the perfect way to close out a busy year filled […]

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A one-year milestone session at Studio 388 in Kankakee, Illinois with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

The Diaz family session was one of the sweetest ways to wrap up my 2025 studio sessions! Capturing our niece Lucy’s one-year milestone felt extra special because this girl truly has our hearts. Lucy is sassy, sweet when she wants to be, and absolutely full of personality. She keeps everyone on their toes, and it […]

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Kara Evans is a Kankakee Newborn Photographer. The studio is located in Kankakee and is the perfect location for photos with your newest little one!

It had been a little while since the Koch family had been in front of my camera, and this session was so sweet! This holiday season, their family grew as they welcomed their third precious baby girl. Getting to document this new chapter was an honor. I have been photographing Holly and Kolton since their […]

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Studio holiday family photos and Christmas family photo ideas with Central Illinois family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

The Robinson family joined me at the studio for a mini session with a little holiday flair, and I can’t tell you how grateful I am that I added gorgeous Christmas trees to the studio this year! They really brought the holiday spirit to life for these photos. After this session, I couldn’t help but […]

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Holiday mini sessions at the natural light Studio 388 in Kankakee owned by Kara Evans at Kara Evans Photographer in Kankakee, Illinois.

Holiday mini sessions at Studio 388 in Kankakee were pure magic this year! On this special day, I photographed nine families in the studio, and it truly was one of my favorite days of the entire year. We’re a family that doesn’t decorate for Christmas until after Thanksgiving, so hosting holiday photos beforehand always feels […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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