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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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The Kara Evans Photographer Blog

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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Lincoln Memorial Garden winter engagement photos in Springfield Illinois - Kara Evans Photographer Central Illinois and Chicagoland engagement photographer.

Eeeek, I am beyond excited to share Shannon and Jimmy’s engagement photos on the blog! I’ve known these two since I lived in Jacksonville… Shannon and I met working retail and became fast friends. She’s as sweet as can be and so very fun to be around! Over the years, I’ve photographed her senior photos, […]

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Winter Washington Park Engagement Photos in Springfield, Illinois with Kara Evans Photographer

Meet Mattie and Rolando! These two got engaged this past summer and are planning their winter wedding day for this December – so fun! Mattie and Rolando met at Indiana University during their last year of coursework for their Doctorate degrees… Mattie told me that when she saw him across the room, she knew he […]

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November farm engagement photos in Pleasant Plains, Illinois - farm pasture fall engagement photos in Central Illinois.

Engagement session season is starting to wind down! And even while this season is winding down (and actual engagement + proposal season is just beginning!), I am so glad that I was able to spend an afternoon with Hannah and Matt in Central Illinois just before Thanksgiving… We all agreed that it was the best […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Chicagoland Wedding Photographer - Central Illinois Wedding Photographer - Paxton Engagement Session - Middle Fork River Forest Preserve Engagement Session - Middle Fork Forest Preserve Penfield Illinois - Downtown Paxton Illinois Photos

More engagement session goodness! This season has been filled with amazing couples, and I’m honored to share a look at Heather and Austin’s engagement session here on the blog! Heather and Austin met on a blind date through a mutual friend – Heather’s coworker and Austin’s childhood best friend. That date was two years ago, […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Chicagoland Wedding Photographer - Traveling Illinois Wedding Photographer - Farm Fall Engagement Photos - Alfalfa Field Engagement Photos

Another engagement session is hitting the blog today! I met Lauren and Alex through my college network in the Jacksonville/Springfield area, and I am looking forward to their wedding day next year! These two are from a small town and had known of each other for years – running around in the same friend group […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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