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City Hall Events Wedding Day in Chicago, Illinois | Stephanie & Dan

Happy dancing because Stephanie and Dan’s spring City Hall Events wedding day is here!

You probably remember Steph and Dan from their engagement photos last summer. These two are the most kind, incredible people and everyone that loves them is lucky to have them in their life! We adore this couple and feel honored to share their wedding day on the blog...

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The Kara Evans Photographer Blog

Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog where I share all the things – from love stories and family photography moments to behind the scenes photos and personal life notes & stories. Pour a glass of bubbly and stay awhile - I’m so glad you’re here!

Hey, I’m Kara!
Hey, I’m Kara! A wedding and family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois! Whether I’m photographing your wedding day or everyday milestones and memories as a family, this job is my joy.

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They’re back… The Walver family! This family is family to me. Looking back, I cannot remember a time when the Walver family was not in my life! They have been with me personally and professionally and supported me from the very beginning stages of starting my business to taking my business full time last year. […]

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Oh my goodness, Kassidy and Justin are as cute as can be! Looking at these photos, you may recognize or remember Kassidy from her senior session and family session last fall. This girl is confident, beautiful, and so smart – she’s going places! I was so thankful to hear that Kassidy and Justin were interested […]

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This year, we were fortunate to have a gorgeous day for fall mini sessions! I only offer mini sessions 1-2 days each year, so it’s so important to me that the weather is delightful! To start off this year’s day of sessions, I photographed an adorable mother-daughter duo. It was so fun to chat with […]

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My, oh my, the VanHoveln family… I’m not sure where to start! Holli and I have “known” one another through mutual friends for some time, but their fall family session was the first time we were able to officially meet. She is a new photographer and small business owner herself, so we quickly clicked as […]

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Happy Tuesday! Here I am again bragging on another family that is dear to me and feeling so thankful that these people trust me to document times in their lives! I’m in awe of these blessings… Today, I’m super excited to share the Henry family session on the blog! When I lived in Jacksonville, I […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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