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City Hall Events Wedding Day in Chicago, Illinois | Stephanie & Dan

Happy dancing because Stephanie and Dan’s spring City Hall Events wedding day is here!

You probably remember Steph and Dan from their engagement photos last summer. These two are the most kind, incredible people and everyone that loves them is lucky to have them in their life! We adore this couple and feel honored to share their wedding day on the blog...

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The Kara Evans Photographer Blog

Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog where I share all the things – from love stories and family photography moments to behind the scenes photos and personal life notes & stories. Pour a glass of bubbly and stay awhile - I’m so glad you’re here!

Hey, I’m Kara!
Hey, I’m Kara! A wedding and family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois! Whether I’m photographing your wedding day or everyday milestones and memories as a family, this job is my joy.

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Paige and Tommy are just the sweetest, and I’m sharing their Chicago engagement session today! These two connected with me back in February after searching online for photos of their venue… How cool is that?! They found me through a boho wedding I photographed at Ravina on the Lakes last November, and everything the story […]

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Just a week and a half ago, I had the pleasure to meet Cecelia and Cameron at their downtown Chicago apartment for a session. This winter session on such a glorious day had my creative juices flowing, and the people were incredible, too! Cecelia reached out to me wanting a session to document this time […]

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You guys, I am so excited to share Shelby and Tim’s engagement session! These two are one of my 2017 couples, and they are the best! Shelby and Tim are the kind of people that you cannot help but feel joyous around. They are sweet, charismatic, and madly in love with one another! I’ve known […]

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Happy Friday! Today, I am super excited to share Molly and Zach’s engagement session – it was amazing! Last January, I participated in the Elegant Bridal Expo at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign, IL. While meeting couples and talking with brides and grooms, I was honored to meet Molly and Zach. Molly was […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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