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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Elizabeth and Zach’s wedding day was wonderful, and I am thankful to have established a working relationship and friendship with this couple! Just under a year ago, I met Elizabeth and Zach for the first time for their engagement session in Springfield, Illinois. We both drove to meet one another for the session on a […]

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I honestly don’t even know where to start… I’ve known Derek, my husband Kyle’s older brother, for over seven years now. Just over a year and a half ago in February of 2014, Derek told Kyle and me that he wanted to visit us and take us to dinner. He had someone that he wanted us to […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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