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Kankakee Family Photographer | The Hutchison Family

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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Happy 2nd birthday to our Georgie girl!  Normally I would be sharing last month’s recap today, but I decided to postpone that post until next Monday so that I could love on Georgie a little extra today… She’s my favorite little puppy, office manager, and the perfect member of our family! Almost two years ago, Kyle […]

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Oh my goodness, this #puppymomma cannot believe that Georgie girl turned O-N-E yesterday! Last summer, Kyle and I adopted Georgie from Wright-Way Rescue. Luckily, one of my photographer friends also works there and recommended the shelter to us. If she hadn’t connected me to the shelter, we wouldn’t have little Georgie girl in our life! Boy […]

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So many faithful and trusting clients and friends share their families, love, and life with me, so I always want to do the same for you! It’s been such a wonderful summer, and… We got a puppy!! I’m so excited to share photos of our new little lady. She is seriously growing like a weed, and we […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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