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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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Don’t they say everything is better in Texas? (Maybe? I don’t know where I heard this!) The second week of January this year, I had the opportunity to travel to Dallas, Texas with my best friend from college for a family session with her aunt and uncle’s family.  YES – we made this into a […]

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Cheers to the New Year! As 2014 comes to a close, the Christmas and New Year season has me reflecting on this past year as a small business owner… This year has been a whirlwind, both personally and professionally, and I am incredibly blessed that God has guided me through this journey of starting and […]

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This fall and early winter have been full of family sessions and I am loving it! It is so fun to watch different families and spend an hour of their day with them interacting and just having fun! At these family photography sessions, I’ve been trying to capture real personalities and moments between husband and […]

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Let me just say that I absolutely love working with seniors, especially when they are from the school that I graduated from (Milford High School)! Kalie contacted me earlier this fall to plan and schedule her senior portrait session.  I was thrilled with her ideas and the natural flow of the session (she brought bubbles and confetti, see […]

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I really enjoy photographing local fair queens! It is so fun to see them all glammed up and wearing their crowns and sashes for photos! Ashley and I met the day we moved to Illinois College our freshman year. We have kept in touch and spend time together when we can. So, this summer we attended a […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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