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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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October was soooo good to us! I’m going to try to remember it all for this recap, and I know I’ll be sad if I miss anything! The month started out with a hilarious evening… I convinced Kyle to go to a local hot yoga class with me – little did he realize that it […]

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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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Oh my goodness, where to do I begin with these two?! I still cannot believe that Kate and Michael’s wedding day has already come and gone, and now they’re living married life together! Thinking back, I fondly remember the day Kyle and I met Kate and Michael at The Elegant Bridal Expo in Champaign, Illinois […]

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Earlier this year, I met Renee while photographing a local Kankakee wedding day (also shout-out to my sister for sharing Renee’s joy + relationship with me!), and I am SO thankful for having met her! So, of course, when she reached out to me about fall family photos this year… I was incredibly excited! It’s […]

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Wedding season is in FULL swing, and I’m loving it! Let’s share a little love for Keely and Drew today 🙂 Keely and Drew are truly kind people, and their family is the single most important thing in their life… It’s as simple as that, and I love it! I connected with these two last year […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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