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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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My fall couples are the BEST! And Mackenzie and Greg are no exception to that! I “met” these two through my neighbor Sarah – Mackenzie’s sister – and I am so thankful that I did! These two are a joy to be around, full of laughs, and they are just so perfect together. Mackenzie and […]

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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 […]

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I love Chloe and Kyle! This fall season has been full of so many wonderful weddings along with engagement sessions, and my time with Chloe + Kyle was nothing short of AMAZING as well! Despite the weather ups and downs, this season has been beautiful. And I’m finding ways to look beyond some of the […]

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I have to tell you that I am SO EXCITED for Justine and Kurt’s wedding day next October… Love these two! Kyle and I first met Justine and Kurt during our days at Illinois College, and it’s so fun how we have all reconnected around their upcoming wedding day – I just love this and […]

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Oh my goodness, the fall colors were so beautiful for this wedding day… Swooning! Late last summer, I remember when I first connected with Samantha + Darin through another past couple, Brianna + Tom. What a blessing! Past couples connecting me with other amazing couples is seriously the icing on the cake… I LOVE IT! Samantha and […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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