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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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Inspiration for fall family photos in Iroquois County with Central Illinois family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

These boys are just too cute, and each time I photograph the Witzman family, they get more and more comfortable in front of my camera! Especially big brother Kade – he’s a total pro these days! It’s always such a joy to photograph this sweet family, and this session was no exception. Kylie and I […]

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Iroquois County family photographer – Kara Evans is a family photographer serving Central Illinois along with Kankakee and Iroquois County.

I’ve been photographing the Cowsert family since Andrea and Zach got engaged back in 2021 and married in 2022. It’s been such a joy to document their story ever since! From engagement and wedding photos to maternity, newborn, and now sweet family sessions with their daughter Sadie – I’ve been so blessed to capture so […]

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Central Illinois family photographer – Kara Evans Photographer is a family photographer In Central Illinois, Kankakee, and Iroquois County.

It’s not often that I travel for sessions these days, but there are some families I’ll always make an exception for, and the Miller (and Richard!) family is absolutely one of them! I traveled to south Central Illinois for this session, and we met at the new and incredibly beautiful Chapter II Events for outdoor […]

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Fall maternity photos in Bourbonnais with Iroquois and Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer

My latest session with the Robinson family did not disappoint! These faces are probably familiar around here! I get to photograph the Robinsons a couple of times each year, and it’s always such a joy. This session was extra special, though, as they’re preparing to welcome a little girl this winter! We met at one […]

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Watseka family photographer fall photos with Kara Evans Photographer – a family photographer serving Kankakee and Iroquois County.

There are some families who have been with me since the very beginning, and the Walver family is one of them. I’ve been photographing the Walvers since I first picked up a camera back in high school. I photographed them as one of my first families, and all these years later, they’re still in front […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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