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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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Eeeek… I am in LOVE with how my bridal expo booth came together for The Elegant Bridal Expo this year! For the past several months, I have been brainstorming ideas + gathering items for my booth. My rebrand + website redesign last fall were key to the styling and design for this booth – goodness, […]

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Tips and tricks I learned after my first bridal expo - first bridal show booth inspiration by Kara Evans Photographer.

Last week, I shared a blog post all about the design and planning of my first bridal expo booth. But this week, I want to share a handful of tips and tricks (that I learned throughout the process) for other wedding industry vendors that are planning a booth (or even just considering participating in an expo […]

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Happy Friday! Over the past few months, I have been planning for a “first” for me… I’ve been planning my booth for my very first bridal expo! In 2015, I second shot fourteen, yes fourteen, weddings with a fabulous photographer out of Springfield, Illinois, and Kate encouraged me to sign up as a vendor for The […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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