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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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Oh, where do I begin… Yesterday, my husband Kyle and I “officially” graduated from Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois! We actually graduated early at the end of the semester in December, but yesterday we became officially official as we walked across the stage and received our diplomas. What a beautiful and memorable day it was! […]

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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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Oh my goodness, this #puppymomma cannot believe that Georgie girl turned O-N-E yesterday! Last summer, Kyle and I adopted Georgie from Wright-Way Rescue. Luckily, one of my photographer friends also works there and recommended the shelter to us. If she hadn’t connected me to the shelter, we wouldn’t have little Georgie girl in our life! Boy […]

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Sadly, it has been months since I’ve written a “My Life Mondays” blog post, but I am happy to share one today! Last week, I could not wait any longer… I just had to decorate for spring! I took down all of my winter pieces that were still out – snowmen, snowflakes, etc. – and packed […]

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This week I’m sharing a new recipe that I tried and LOVE! I’m always looking for new recipes and trying new ones, so I hope you’ll enjoy! In this summer heat, I love to snack on chips and dip… (Confession: I’m a snacker all day, every day… Not just during the summer!) But why can’t the snack be […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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