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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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Okay, I know this is like a week and a half late (oops, silly me), but last Monday’s anniversary post was important, too! May was a jam packed month between business and family… Early in the month I attended my husband’s graduation from Airman Leadership School, then photographed a wedding, “officially” graduated from college (aka we […]

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April was full! My calendar was full, but more importantly, my heart was full.  I started the month off second shooting a wedding, then traveling to Texas for sessions, and even spending a weekend in St. Louis visiting friends and my hubby at Airman Leadership School! Then, it was photographing our first wedding of the […]

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If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve probably noticed a few changes to my feed over the last week and a half. And if want to know what I’m talking about, head over to @karaloveskyle on IG to check out my feed! Following my time at The Reset Conference, I really found that I need […]

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In this day and age, it is so easy not to print your photos. I hate to admit it, but it is 100% true. As a photographer, I personally combat this and oftentimes realize that I haven’t printed photos in months. This seriously leaves a pit in my stomach. It is my mission to print my […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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