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Kankakee studio Family Photographer

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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November fall wedding day at Annie Merner Chapel with wedding photos at Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois - blush pink and navy fall wedding day.

More fall wedding goodness coming your way today! Lakyn and James are one of the kindest couples, and I’m so excited to share more about their love story and wedding day with you. These two met through their Illinois College connections but not while they were attending Illinois College… It wasn’t until post-graduation that they […]

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October wedding day at the Western Illinois Youth Camp in Jacksonville Illinois. Photos of Bride + Groom with dogs. Orange, cobalt red, and navy wedding day.

You know those perfect fall days that you picture in your head? Sunshine, fall temperatures, a light breeze, and of course, fall colors… This wedding day encompassed all of those things and more – it was the most perfect fall wedding day for Justine and Kurt. These two met at Illinois College. Kurt was working […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Chicagoland Wedding Photographer - iHotel Champaign Wedding Day - St. Patrick Catholic Church Urbana Wedding Day - October Champaign Illinois Wedding Photos - University of Illinois Windy Wedding Day

Hannah and Steve are a dream of a couple… They are funny, kind, and perfectly fit into this life together. Today, I’m honored to share more of their wedding day with you! These two met while working out at a local Crossfit gym. They were both taking different classes, but they would cross paths and […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Chicagoland Wedding Photographer - President Abraham Lincoln Museum Wedding - Abraham Lincoln Museum Wedding Day Springfield - Lincoln Park Pavilion Wedding - Lincoln Park Springfield Illinois Wedding - Navy, Red, and Gold Romantic Wedding Day

So many beautiful fall weddings this year, and next up is Marissa and Michael’s romantic wedding day! I adore this couple! They are kind, caring, generous, and so in love with each other. It was a joy to connect with them last year when they were searching for a wedding photographer. These two currently call […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Chicagoland Wedding Photographer - Backyard Bohemian Elegance Wedding Day - Backyard Boho Wedding - Gold Blush Navy Boho Wedding - Lulus Boho Wedding Dress - Lulus Wedding Dress - Wedding Photos with Dogs

Say hello to this oh so sweet couple, Kait + Justin! You may remember these two from their engagement session last year… And today, I’m over the moon excited to share about their backyard bohemian elegance wedding day! Kait and Justin go back to May 2015 where they met while working on an audit for […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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