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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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Carol and Casey's fall Barn at the Sioux-Monti wedding in Idaville, Indiana with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Carol and Casey’s fall wedding photos at The Barn at Sioux-Monti are here! Looking back, I’ve known Carol and Casey for several years! They were first-time fall mini session clients back in 2019, and I’ve been photographing them every year since. Their wedding day is the sweetest milestone yet! From the Couple We met years […]

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Tracy & Dan's fall Morton Arboretum engagement photos in Lisle, Illinois with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Fall sessions are in full swing, and I especially loved this Morton Arboretum engagement session this fall! Meet Tracy & Dan! We connected earlier this year after they got engaged and started planning their wedding day. They shared with me that they’ve been together for 10 years and can’t see life without each other. Tracy […]

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Ben and Michael's fall wedding at the Post House Ballroom in Dixon, Illinois with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Ben and Michael’s beautiful Post House Ballroom wedding day in Dixon is here! Gosh, where to begin with these two?! I met Ben and Michael through one of our 2023 couples, Caroline and Cody – just the best way to connect with couples! I always tell our couples that it’s the highest compliment when they […]

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CayLee and Ryan's anniversary photos at Governor Small Park in Kankakee, IL with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

This fall, CayLee and Ryan are celebrating six years of marriage! We met up for their annual anniversary photo session at Governor Small Park on a fall morning, and it was PERFECT! These two are one of my favorite couples that I’ve been photographing every year since their engagement and wedding photos back in 2015. […]

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Bre and Sean's September outdoor wedding in Valparaiso, Indiana with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Bre and Sean’s wedding day is here! They shared the most beautiful outdoor September wedding day in Valparaiso a few weeks ago. You probably remember these two from their engagement session last year or maybe from another wedding! We first met these two at Colleen and Joel’s wedding in 2020 – both Bre (Joel’s sister) […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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