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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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The day is finally here – Katie and Jordan’s wedding photos are ready for their debut! Cheers to reliving their wedding day through photos! Katie and Jordan are the best – they are kind, witty, and the perfect match. These two contacted at the end of August last year when they started planning their September […]

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Eeeek… I am beyond honored to share Brooke + Aaron’s wedding photos on the blog today! Brooke and Aaron are some of my favorites… They are laid-back, easy going, and just so incredibly sweet! I’m sure everyone that knows and loves them agrees. These two light up the room with their joy and love, and […]

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Last October, I first connected with Bree and Zack, and today (close to one year later), I am happy to share their wedding day images on the blog! Bree and Zack met at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville during their college years, and their love has grown ever since! After a few years of dating, Zack proposed […]

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Cristine and David’s intimate wedding day at Blessed Sacrament in Springfield, Illinois was perfect… The bursting love between the couple, the gorgeous church, and the tight knit family were unforgettable. So excited to share it with my blog readers today! These two met while working together, and since then, their love has grown! I loved when […]

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I’m excited to share Stephanie and Skyler’s wedding day! These two were my second Fourth of July wedding that I’ve photographed, and these days are always so fun! Even while the forecast called for RAIN throughout most of the day, we were lucky enough that it never rained a drop on us during photos or […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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