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Kankakee Family Photographer | The Hutchison Family

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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The Kara Evans Photographer Blog

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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Dubsado review from a creative entrepreneur's perspective - Kara Evans Photographer Dubsado CRM review.

Throughout the year of 2016, I searched high and low for a client management software system. And for most of the year, I had no luck… I signed up for trial after trial, system after system, but I couldn’t find the program that fit with me + my business. I can be stubborn + picky […]

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This year – 2017 – is the perfect time to get my organization on point! During the first week of the new year, I went to Target and bought a planner… As soon as I got home, I started to realize that – for me – a planner with many features is what I need. […]

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Kara Evans Photographer's Kelly Moore Kate bag review - Kelly Moore Kate bag for photographers.

Like I said a few weeks ago in my Strawberry Revolution blog post… When I find a product I love, I cannot help but SHARE it with others and shout it from the rooftops! You can probably guess it, yes, that’s right – I LOVE the Kate bag by Kelly Moore Bag! The first word […]

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Oh my goodness, I have to tell you something… My name is Kara and I’m a Strawberry Revolution addict.  It’s true, this company (and their people and products) has stolen my heart, and I don’t even need or want them to give it back! Last year, I discovered Strawberry Revolution and met the owner Michelle after […]

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In this day and age, it is so easy not to print your photos. I hate to admit it, but it is 100% true. As a photographer, I personally combat this and oftentimes realize that I haven’t printed photos in months. This seriously leaves a pit in my stomach. It is my mission to print my […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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