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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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Baby Vi is O-N-E! I can’t believe the little lady has already been part of our world for one year, and I love watching her grow! A couple weeks ago, I set out to Vi’s new house for her one year photo session – Vi is now a country girl! Of course, her mama Ashley had […]

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A couple of months ago, I had a beautiful farm family session, and I can finally share the photos with you! I spent an evening at the Cowman family farm near Alexander, Illinois, and it was such a fun July summer evening! The summer light was warm and beautiful, and I absolutely love the photographs […]

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It’s official… I am IN LOVE with warm summer light! Don’t get me wrong, I love all of the seasons, but there is just something so encouraging about that warm summer light shining through in the evenings. I truly believe it is good for the soul. Elijah’s mama found me in Jacksonville, Illinois, and setup a session […]

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Isn’t Alaina gorgeous?! My goodness, I LOVED photographing her, and she was an absolute natural in front of the camera. I met Alaina and her parents through our friend Zach at Illinois College. Zach is her older brother, and their entire family has welcomed Kyle and I to Jacksonville (and their home) with open arms. […]

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Sometimes you just have to get your hands dirty… And Trevor did just that! Trevor’s three year old session really brought me back to center and reminded me why I do what I do. You see, photographing times in life – children, families, weddings, and everything in between – are perfectly imperfect. Photographs of these times truly represent […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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