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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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Happy Independence Day! And now we’re welcoming another month… It’s crazy to think that we are halfway through the year 2016! Wow! June was filled with many activities and lots of time with family and friends! My husband and I celebrated our second wedding anniversary, and we celebrated Georgie’s “Gotcha Day”. I also had three beautiful […]

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Okay, I know this is like a week and a half late (oops, silly me), but last Monday’s anniversary post was important, too! May was a jam packed month between business and family… Early in the month I attended my husband’s graduation from Airman Leadership School, then photographed a wedding, “officially” graduated from college (aka we […]

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April was full! My calendar was full, but more importantly, my heart was full.  I started the month off second shooting a wedding, then traveling to Texas for sessions, and even spending a weekend in St. Louis visiting friends and my hubby at Airman Leadership School! Then, it was photographing our first wedding of the […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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