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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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Meet Madison! She’s a high school senior and graduating this month from the same high school I attended in Milford, Illinois! This spring, I have had the opportunity to photograph a few amazing senior girls, and let me tell you, they are making me love the fun and creativity of senior portrait sessions all over […]

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Hooray for my first “looks like spring” session in central Illinois! This session made me fall more and more in love with warm spring/summer light and working with Miss Bailey was simply amazing! Several months ago, Bailey’s mom contacted me about senior portraits, but she knew that Bailey loved springtime and wanted to wait for […]

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Over the past few days, it is finally starting to feel and look like spring outside in central Illinois! Yay! Doesn’t it just make your heart happy? Last week, when the Illinois weather was still gloomy here, I traveled back to the Fairview and McKinney, Texas areas for a few sessions! It was the perfect time to get […]

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It feels amazing to say that I am officially completely caught up on editing, galleries, and blogging! This is the first time I have been caught up since several months ago! It has been a wonderful season with much for me to be thankful for, and I am looking forward to things slowing down through the holidays […]

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I’ve known Kassidy and Trevor for as long as I can remember, so when they asked me to photograph their senior portraits, I immediately said YES! This senior session was unique, and I loved that. Kassidy and Trevor are twins, so it was only fitting to have their senior session together! Throughout our session, I would work with […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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