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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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Fall mini sessions at Perry Farm Park in Bourbonnais with Iroquois & Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

I’m so thankful for another amazing day of fall mini sessions at Perry Farm! This October, I photographed eight families during my fall minis at one of my favorite spots in Kankakee County – Perry Farm in Bourbonnais. It’s always such a beautiful location, and this year my favorite grassy field (with those colorful fall […]

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Central Illinois family photographer Kara Evans Photographer takes fall family photos throughout Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.

This recent session with the Schmidgall family was so special! We captured photos to celebrate their youngest, Kollyns, reaching her four-month milestone, and it was the perfect way to document this sweet season for their family. Sessions like this make me even more grateful to be a Central Illinois family photographer! Just three weeks after […]

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Taylor & Kody's fall Central Illinois engagement photos in Watseka, Illinois with Central Illinois photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Taylor and Kody’s engagement session couldn’t have been more perfect! We had the dreamiest October evening. I’m talking about warm air, golden light, and the prettiest sunset that glowed through every photo. It was the best night spent catching up with my sweet friend Taylor and meeting her fiancé, Kody! Fun fact – I actually […]

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Perry Farm fall family photos inspiration with Iroquois and Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

The Foote family joined me at Perry Farm for a fall session, and it was such a beautiful evening chasing the sunset and those early fall colors! Perry Farm is one of my favorite local spots this time of year.  The warm light, the tall grasses, and the changing leaves make for the perfect backdrop […]

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Studio newborn photos in Kankakee with Kankakee & Central Illinois newborn photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

What a joy it was to welcome the Prairie family to the studio for their newborn session! I first met this sweet family over the summer for their maternity photos, and it’s always so special when I get to continue documenting these milestones as a family grows. Baby Lily was an absolute dream for her […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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