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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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Kara Evans Photographer - Central Illinois Wedding Photographer - Chicagoland Wedding Photographer - Fall Farm Engagement Photos - Fall Barn Engagement Session Photo - Beardstown Engagement Photos

Meet Cari and Nick! This September, I traveled south to Beardstown, Illinois for their engagement session. These two were very welcoming of me to their neck of the woods, and we were thankful for a lovely fall-like evening (despite the 90+ degree temps and unexpected storm clouds that rolled in – eeek!). Cari and Nick […]

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Kara Evans Photog - Illinois Wedding Photographer - Jacksonville Summer Engagement Photos - Floral Romper Engagement Pictures - Floral Romper Bride - Illinois College Engagement Pictures - Illinois College Engagement Photography - Lake Jacksonville Photos

Hi friends! I’m excited to share a sweet session with you today! During my time at Illinois College, I met Lakyn and always knew her as such a kind, caring lady… Oh, and she’s an obsessed dog momma, too, so we are practically soul sisters! When she got engaged this spring and reached out to […]

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Happy December, friends! As the fall season winds down, I am so happy to be able to share a few more amazing sessions on my blog! Madalyn and Devin are one of my 2018 couples, and I love them so! I remember meeting Madalyn on one of my first days on campus at Illinois College […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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