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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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Amanda and Adam have been inseparable since they met and starting dating five years ago. After meeting online and “winking” at one another, they chatted for several weeks before officially meeting, and like Amanda explained… They have truly been together for everything ever since. The way Adam looks into Amanda’s eyes and how she has […]

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It’s really a win-win situation when your sister and brother-in-law are beautiful people (inside and out) and you’re a wedding and portrait photographer. In October of 2010, Alyssa and Sebastian were my very, very first session… Don’t worry, I won’t share now ;). They have been my cheerleaders, along with lots of other family and friends, throughout this journey. Little […]

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The warm weather and bright light framed their wedding day from the start. All day Derek had a grin on his face that you could not take away, and when he gazed at his bride, Taylor, and their eyes locked, you could not mistake the intense love and happiness that they share. Goodness gracious this wedding […]

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I LOVED meeting Rochelle and Ryan and photographing their engagement session in Springfield, Illinois a few weeks ago! We started at Washington Park and also visited downtown Springfield for photos! The evening was gorgeous with beautiful, warm light, and their love was glowing all throughout the session. It was completely contagious! Rochelle’s casual, semi-casual, and dressy outfit […]

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These two… I absolutely loved working with them. They are fun, lighthearted, and SO in love! I knew that these two would be fun to work with when Mindi told me that one of the most important parts of her day was to document all of the fun that people are having throughout the day. […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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