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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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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!

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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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Torie and Adrian’s wedding day is making its way to the blog today! You may remember these two from their super snowy engagement session at the start of this year – yes, we met for their engagement session during a snowstorm, and it was beautiful! I’ve never had such a snowy session (and that snow […]

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Over the last year and a half, I have been looking forward to Alison and Brandon’s wedding day! And today, I’m honored to share their wedding day on the blog. Alison and Brandon are high school sweethearts. These two met back in 2010 when they were in high school and working at the local Monical’s. […]

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Happy Thursday! Today, I am incredibly honored to share Stacey and Jake’s wedding day with you! At the start of 2017, I connected with Stacey and Jake, and I have loved learning more about their story ever since. Oh, and you probably remember them from their engagement session this spring, too! These two have grown up […]

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October 14th was a pretty amazing day this year! I remember when I first connected with Kristin and David last year… My dear friend, Amy, connected us, and I am forever grateful for that introduction! She knew we would be a great fit together, and she was very right! I loved meeting Kristin, David, and […]

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This wedding season, I am so thankful for all of my couples, and especially for the change of pace shooting weddings in our local area – within Kankakee county! So, of course, I have been looking forward to Arianna and Scott’s wedding for months since we connected through their wedding coordinator, Peggy Mayer. As soon […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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