Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog where I share all the things - from love stories and encouragement for creatives to behind the scenes photos and personal life notes & stories.

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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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Goodness, the springtime sunshine and colorful blooms are bringing me so much joy! And, photographing Cara and Chad’s maternity session absolutely did, too! The Tweedys are outgoing, silly, and honestly a joy to be around. They are relatable, talkative, and fun to work with… I know these two in a couple of different ways! In […]

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I am so thankful for the friendship I’ve gained with the Davidsons. These two are such fun and sweet people, and it is a blessing to be able to document times in their life together. Taylor and Derek were married this past May and I was honored to be their wedding photographer. See their wedding […]

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Last June, Brittany contacted me about photographing her maternity photos soon after finding out she was expecting her first child. She found me through a mutual friend’s wedding I photographed last year – how fun! I love when other couples and families find me through weddings. They are truly beautiful days and continue to connect people! […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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