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Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog where I share all the things - from love stories and encouragement for creatives to behind the scenes photos and personal life notes & stories.

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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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Miss Journey is TWO! Earlier this year, I had so much fun photographing spring mini sessions and meeting Journey and her parents at their mini session. And I was honored when her mama reached out to schedule her two-year-old photo session! Let me tell you, I’ve never photographed a two-year-old that didn’t make me work […]

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Just last week, I had the amazing opportunity to meet a small group of photographers, photograph two children models and a family model alongside them, and enjoy our time getting to know one another in the photography industry! Talk about #communityovercompetition! This was so fun, and I can’t wait to do it again! I learned […]

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Hello on this beautiful day! Over the past several weeks, my blog has had a lot of focus on weddings, but rest assured, I am still photographing families (and engagements and weddings) and I still LOVE to! Next to photographing engagements and weddings, families are some of my favorite sessions! Before these sessions, I always try […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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