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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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Goodness, I know I say this every time but… I cannot believe I’m photographing yet another milestone for the Clemmons family – Viola’s third birthday! Little miss Vi just turned THREE this September – I really still can’t believe it!! I can still vividly remember visiting this newborn babe in the hospital, taking her newborn […]

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Goodbye September, hello October! Gosh, I know I sound like a broken record, but… How can we already be in Q4 of 2017! Here’s a quick recap of our September 🙂 The month of September started off with a double wedding weekend followed by celebrating Kyle’s birthday on Labor Day! Then, just one week later, […]

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Eeeek… I am beyond honored to share Brooke + Aaron’s wedding photos on the blog today! Brooke and Aaron are some of my favorites… They are laid-back, easy going, and just so incredibly sweet! I’m sure everyone that knows and loves them agrees. These two light up the room with their joy and love, and […]

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OMG… I am sooooo over the moon excited to share my PINK office makeover with you today! This blog post is so very fun! In July, Kyle and I moved from an apartment into a house which we LOVE, and I was so excited to customize my new office space! If you know me at all, […]

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Remember these lovebirds from their engagement session this past winter?! Well, today, I’m beyond excited to share their wedding photos and all things about their wedding day on the blog! Taylor and Trevor are as sweet as pie, and I’m sure everyone that knows and loves these two would agree. These two are perfectly complementary […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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