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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!

It’s really a win-win situation when your sister and brother-in-law are beautiful people (inside and out) and you’re a wedding and portrait photographer. In October of 2010, Alyssa and Sebastian were my very, very first session… Don’t worry, I won’t share now ;). They have been my cheerleaders, along with lots of other family and friends, throughout this journey. Little […]
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I’m saying it again, but it is crazy that Sam is already a year and a half old! He is ready to run and trying his hardest to keep up with his brothers! A few weeks ago, I got to spend some of my Sunday morning with Sam and his older brothers, Gabe and Adam. […]
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Once again, it is crazy to believe the my babysitter and basically sister, Ashley, has a baby girl of her own now… A six month old baby girl! Ashley truly has been a sister to me, my sister Alyssa, and my two cousins, Shana and Sara since we were little girls. She started babysitting the four […]
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In the wintertime and cold, I often shoot on location for families in their homes using natural light. I love the relaxed feel of these sessions, and sometimes in home sessions are even better for little ones to be comfortable and playful! I can’t believe Parker is already one! It does not seem that long […]
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You guys… I have been praying for snowy sessions and it FINALLY happened that we had enough snow to shoot in! Holly and I planned back in November that when we got “enough” snow this winter, we were going to take photos of her and her little lady. Well, most of us know how unpredictable Illinois winters […]
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