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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 studio family photography at Studio 388 in Kankakee with Kankakee & Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

The holiday season always carries a little bit of magic in the air – so much joy, love, and gratitude for family, friends, and all of life’s blessings. This year, I had the absolute pleasure of welcoming the Reardanz family to the studio just before Thanksgiving for a session that was truly one for the […]

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Lifestyle newborn photos in Chicagoland with Kankakee County family and newborn photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

It’s not often that I photograph in-home newborn sessions, but there are a few clients that hold such a special place in my heart. And since I’m the one who makes the rules around here, I kinda get to break them sometimes, too. The Laurence family is absolutely one of those exceptions! I have so […]

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Fall family photos taken in Kentland, Indiana with Central Illinois family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

My last outdoor session of 2025 was with the sweetest Pence family, and goodness, these photos have my whole heart. After photographing holiday minis inside Jessica’s boutique, we stepped just outside into downtown Kentland for a few more photos, and I’m so glad we did. [Stay tuned for those holiday photos on the blog, too!] […]

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Lifestyle newborn photos in Chicago, Illinois with Kankakee County family and newborn photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

This session with the Flaska family was such a special one. It’s not often that I photograph in-home newborn sessions these days, but the Flaskas were an exception I was more than happy to make. I loved traveling up to their home in Chicago to document their new family of three… Well, four if you […]

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Kara Evans Photographer is a Kankakee-based studio family photographer at Studio 388 in downtown Kankakee, Illinois.

The Diaz family is back on the blog, and I couldn’t be happier about it. It’s been a couple of years since I last photographed them, and oh my goodness… So much has changed in the sweetest ways! Their little guy has grown from a baby into a full-blown toddler with all the personality, and […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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