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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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On October 30, 2015, my sister Alyssa and brother-in-law Sebastian celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary. This anniversary, though, was like no other they shared before… This anniversary they renewed their wedding vows. Over the past five years of my sister’s marriage, and even before while they dated and enjoyed their engagement, I have come to […]

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Even before Deidre got engaged, I remember her saying that she wanted me to be her wedding photographer. Well, shortly after her December 2014 engagement to Howard, we were in the works with wedding photography! Throughout the past seven years, I have had the opportunity to get to know Deidre, become friends, and become her […]

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Rochelle and Ryan are the sweetest. Throughout my time of working with them and getting to know them, they have shown me so much love, kindness, and appreciation. Rochelle and Ryan met over three years ago, and as Rochelle told me, it’s been amazing ever since! When I am around these two (and I’m sure […]

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Elizabeth and Zach’s wedding day was wonderful, and I am thankful to have established a working relationship and friendship with this couple! Just under a year ago, I met Elizabeth and Zach for the first time for their engagement session in Springfield, Illinois. We both drove to meet one another for the session on a […]

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I honestly don’t even know where to start… I’ve known Derek, my husband Kyle’s older brother, for over seven years now. Just over a year and a half ago in February of 2014, Derek told Kyle and me that he wanted to visit us and take us to dinner. He had someone that he wanted us to […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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