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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!

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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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Welcome, December!  Wow… We have less than ONE month left in 2016! This past month of November was full. My heart was full thanks to lots of time with family, photographing beautiful growing families – engaged couples – weddings – and more, and the Thanksgiving holiday. Oh, and I worked with my amazing branding expert […]

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Happy November! Well, I know it’s a few days into the month, but it’s time for a recap of my October! Wow… It’s crazy that we have less than two months remaining in 2016! Thanksgiving will be here before we know it, and then it’s Christmas and New Year’s! October was a full month of […]

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Ummm, where did September go? It’s unbelievable that it’s already the first week of October, and my favorite month of the year has passed by! Now, onto my birthday month!  September brought a small bit of relaxation in the midst of busy season, and I am oh so thankful for that! Busy is good, but […]

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Happy Labor Day! Whew… Where did August even go? I’m over here wondering how the time passed so quickly! The past month has kind of been a blur of family, friends, work, and play. I was on “the other side” as a bridesmaid at the beginning of the month, photographed two weddings + a handful […]

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Happy August! Oh my, is that right… August?! July was a month for the books – sessions, four weddings, TONS of editing, client consults, a styled shoot, and collaborating with vendors on the business side. On the personal side, my hubby and I celebrated the Fourth of July with family and friends, had fun at […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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