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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!

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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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Brianna and Tom are such a relaxed, fun, and easy-going couple. They are madly in love and have been for over five years! Last week, we set out for their engagement session starting in Milford, Illinois. Our session started at a special place – Brianna’s grandfather’s pasture next to his home. How sweet! We had […]

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Emily and Billy met and had their first date at Firkin in Libertyville, Illinois. The rest was history as these two fell in love and looked forward to their future together. After Billy proposed last fall, Emily and her sister, Erin, were ready to plan and find a photographer! I am thankful that Erin, as […]

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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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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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Earlier this month while my husband was at drill weekend for the Illinois Air National Guard, I drove up to Chicago for an engagement session with my sister-in-law Deidre and her fiancé Howard. The day was absolutely beautiful and made it seem as though spring was near (or even here)! We know that’s not the case in […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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