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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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Family photos with the Ramos family at Studio 388 by Kara Evans Photographer - Natural Light Studio Photographer in Kankakee, Illinois.

Studio sessions make my heart happy! Meet the Ramos family! I connected with Ashley and her family over on Instagram a few months ago when I relaunched family photography in my business! Ashley is a cookie artist based in Kankakee. She’s a new business owner and has jumped right in! I applaud her and her […]

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Family photos with the Balthazor family at Studio 388 by Kara Evans Photographer - Natural Light Studio Photographer in Kankakee, Illinois.

Welcoming new families to our Kankakee studio makes my heart so happy! Meet the Balthazor family! This family of three visited me at the studio this April for Macauley’s six-month photos! I met his parents back in 2021 through our amazing clients and friends, Holly and Kolton. It’s been a blessing getting to know their […]

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My Favorite Photography Business Tools by Kara Evans – a wedding & family photographer, VA for photographers, and mentor based in Chicagoland.

As a wedding & family photographer and virtual assistant for photographers, I love finding tools that help my business from productivity to client management to organization and more. And better yet, I believe in sharing the tools I love with fellow photographers. Buckle up, because we’re cruising around to take a look at my favorite […]

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Spring couples session in Frankfort, Illinois with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

My first outdoor session of the year is in the books, and I know you remember these familiar faces, Neiry & Tyler! We met in downtown Frankfort for their spring couples session and had a blast. Throughout the winter months and into early spring, I’m in the studio for the majority of our sessions. Wintertime […]

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One-year milestone photo session with the Gigl family at Kara Evans Photographer - Natural Light Studio Photographer in Kankakee, Illinois.

The studio is a perfect destination for milestone sessions with your kiddos and to document your growing family! The cutest little lady visited me at the studio this week for her one-year milestone session! I met her parents in 2021 when they were a bridesmaid and groomsmen at my friends Holly and Kolton’s wedding. This […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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