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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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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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Kankakee studio maternity photos at Studio 388 in Kankakee with Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

From engagement photos in 2023 to a beautiful wedding in 2024, and now studio maternity photos in 2025 – capturing the Suchecki family through every season of life is such a gift. Moments like these remind me every day why I truly love what I do! This session was a cozy winter day indoors at […]

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Holiday photoshoot inspiration from holiday mini sessions at JP STYLE CO. in Kentland, Indiana with Kara Evans Photographer.

I’m totally still daydreaming about our holiday collaboration with JP STYLE CO.! Our first collab this past spring for Mother’s Day mini sessions was such a hit. Since then, we’ve been planning a holiday edition. This holiday season, we made it happen, and to be totally honest, these sessions were an absolute dream! On a […]

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Iroquois County family photos at Town & Country Events with Central Illinois family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

This session with the Tincher-Atwood crew is one I won’t soon forget! A few months ago, this wonderful family reached out hoping to plan family photos over the holidays. I’m so grateful they asked me to capture their family! And a big shoutout goes to Town & Country Events for letting us use their beautiful […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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