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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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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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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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Shortly after I arrived in Texas on the last weekend of February, Karla (see the Dingwerth family session here) and I set out to explore session locations around Fairview and McKinney, Texas. We enjoyed driving around for an hour or so, scoping out locations and planning details for her session and the Fluker family session! The […]

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Last Monday, I returned home to Illinois from a trip that included both work and play! Just three years ago I met the Dingwerth family when they visited Illinois, and I was honored to photograph their kiddos back then. Then, last winter, I traveled to Texas to photograph the entire family. Now, in 2016, I traveled back […]

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Over the past two months, I have been eagerly awaiting the day that I could finally meet Miss Vivian. To my delight, she is a happy, alert, and most importantly, healthy baby girl! On the day of Vivian’s session, we had our first snow of the year. I knew her mama, Samantha, would be thrilled […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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