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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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Kara Evans Photographer - Chicagoland Wedding Photographer - Traveling Illinois Wedding Photographer - Farm Fall Engagement Photos - Alfalfa Field Engagement Photos

Another engagement session is hitting the blog today! I met Lauren and Alex through my college network in the Jacksonville/Springfield area, and I am looking forward to their wedding day next year! These two are from a small town and had known of each other for years – running around in the same friend group […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Chicagoland Wedding Photographer - Old State Capitol Engagement Photos - Springfield Engagement Session - Fall Engagement Photos

This fall has been filled with so many amazing couples, and I’m loving it! Meet Katie and Sebastian! I connected with this couple through my friend, Kate Spencer, and I am so thankful for that introduction. Katie and Sebastian’s story goes back to when they were just kids… Sebastian is one of Katie’s best friend’s […]

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I love Chloe and Kyle! This fall season has been full of so many wonderful weddings along with engagement sessions, and my time with Chloe + Kyle was nothing short of AMAZING as well! Despite the weather ups and downs, this season has been beautiful. And I’m finding ways to look beyond some of the […]

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I LOVED meeting Rochelle and Ryan and photographing their engagement session in Springfield, Illinois a few weeks ago! We started at Washington Park and also visited downtown Springfield for photos! The evening was gorgeous with beautiful, warm light, and their love was glowing all throughout the session. It was completely contagious! Rochelle’s casual, semi-casual, and dressy outfit […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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