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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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Welcome April… And do you know what that means? SPRING is so near! I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for warmer air, blooms, and seeing color outside again! This past month was a fun one! It marked the start of my fifth wedding season, and two of twenty-six weddings are in the books […]

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Two months down, ten to go! Wait, what? Did I JUST say that? Welcome March! The past month of February was rejuvenating for me, and that’s the best way I can describe it. My husband returned from his deployment at the very end of January, so we soaked up February days during his leave. Honestly, […]

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Whew, January 2017 was an emotional one for me! My heart is full going into February, and the rest of the year. With the new year, we all have new goals – so, my biggest focus this year is to serve others and share my heart. Read more here. I thrive on being connected and building relationships, and […]

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December has come and gone, and now we are welcoming 2017!  This past month was the winter “turning point” of my busy season… My schedule slowed down, and I was able to enjoy quiet(er) days off work with family and friends.  I spent time working on behind the scenes business projects and my bridal expo […]

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Welcome, December!  Wow… We have less than ONE month left in 2016! This past month of November was full. My heart was full thanks to lots of time with family, photographing beautiful growing families – engaged couples – weddings – and more, and the Thanksgiving holiday. Oh, and I worked with my amazing branding expert […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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