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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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Early last week, I loved exploring a new location while photographing Erin and Drew’s engagement session. These two are as cute as can be, and I loved photographing their love! Oh, and their adorable puppy Wrigley, too! Erin and Drew are high school sweethearts… How sweet! I love this because my hubby and I are […]

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I am LOVING all of the engagement sessions on my calendar lately! These couples are the best, and they fill me with so much JOY! You may remember Jessica + Ashton from their session a couple years ago, but guess what? Now they’re engaged and planning their 2018 wedding day! They had already booked another […]

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Brielle and Greg are as sweet as pie! It may sound silly, but these two are madly in love with one another and upon first meeting them at their engagement session, I instantly knew that they were meant to be together! A few months ago, I received an email from Brielle about photographing her engagement […]

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Wow… I am STILL swooning over this season! It was a dream from start to finish! Since moving to Bourbonnais, I have been incredibly thankful and grateful for those people that have come into my life. I know I keep saying it, but this season of business has truly been one for the books. My […]

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These two cuties met during the summer of 2012 at the Melvin Fair, soon after starting dating, and have been inseparable since! I loved meeting them a few weeks ago for their engagement session in Bourbonnais, IL. I’ve known the Thompson family for quite some time, and I’ve photographed their family in the past. So, […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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