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Kankakee Family Photographer | The Hutchison Family

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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Ummm, where did September go? It’s unbelievable that it’s already the first week of October, and my favorite month of the year has passed by! Now, onto my birthday month!  September brought a small bit of relaxation in the midst of busy season, and I am oh so thankful for that! Busy is good, but […]

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Happy Monday to you! Last week, my husband, sister, brother-in-law, and I returned home from a magical trip to Walt Disney World! We all love Disney, especially my sister and brother-in-law because they first met while working there in college! We spent 6 days at the resort, parks, and Disney Springs, and we loved every […]

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Hi! Happy Wedding Wednesday! This week, I’m sharing a glimpse into our honeymoon (almost two years ago now!) in hopes that it will spark your interest or excitement for your own honeymoon plans! Kyle and I were married on June 7, 2014 and chose to honeymoon in San Juan, Puerto Rico… It was truly amazing, […]

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It’s always so fun to photograph friends and even more fun to simply spend time with them! Caleb and Amanda have been in our lives for a few years since meeting them in college. Both of these two celebrated alongside us on our wedding day as members of our bridal party, too! Now, we live several […]

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Remember sweet Taylor’s senior session? Well, the day after her senior session in Texas, I had the opportunity to work with her again, but this time it included her parents and siblings! When booking, planning, and traveling for sessions, I always hope for the best in terms of weather, but you never know what you’re […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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