kara evans

Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog where I share all the things - from love stories and encouragement for creatives 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!

Jen Alyn on How to Create Content that Connects

Poke fixie kickstarter fashion axe mixtape brunch. Bushwick master cleanse waistcoat, everyday carry chillwave la croix. Jianbing next level narwhal. literally vinyl selfies distillery squid humblebrag. Glossier church-key.

read post

the latest

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...

read post

featured

welcome to

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.

TOp categories

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 […]

Read More

Hi friends! I hope you remember the Anderson family because they are some of my absolute favorites! I photographed this sweet family back in 2015 for the first time, and I have been honored to photograph them each year since… Love visiting Jacksonville and getting to see these peeps! This session date was one of […]

Read More

On the first Friday in December, I traveled to Jacksonville, Illinois for a lifestyle family session! The Anderson family is one of my favorites! You probably remember their family session from last fall when they were a family of three… Well, now they are a new family of four as they welcomed a baby boy […]

Read More

On my most recent trip to Illinois College in November, I photographed a project for the college in the morning and later that afternoon I was honored to photograph the Chipman family! Stephanie and Tim are new parents to sweet Ruth. And when I say sweet, I wholeheartedly mean it! She is six months old […]

Read More

Happy Tuesday! Here I am again bragging on another family that is dear to me and feeling so thankful that these people trust me to document times in their lives! I’m in awe of these blessings… Today, I’m super excited to share the Henry family session on the blog! When I lived in Jacksonville, I […]

Read More

Instagram

Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

@karaevansphotog