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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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Kara Evans Photographer - Chicagoland Wedding Photographer - President Abraham Lincoln Museum Wedding - Abraham Lincoln Museum Wedding Day Springfield - Lincoln Park Pavilion Wedding - Lincoln Park Springfield Illinois Wedding - Navy, Red, and Gold Romantic Wedding Day

So many beautiful fall weddings this year, and next up is Marissa and Michael’s romantic wedding day! I adore this couple! They are kind, caring, generous, and so in love with each other. It was a joy to connect with them last year when they were searching for a wedding photographer. These two currently call […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Chicagoland Wedding Photographer - Backyard Bohemian Elegance Wedding Day - Backyard Boho Wedding - Gold Blush Navy Boho Wedding - Lulus Boho Wedding Dress - Lulus Wedding Dress - Wedding Photos with Dogs

Say hello to this oh so sweet couple, Kait + Justin! You may remember these two from their engagement session last year… And today, I’m over the moon excited to share about their backyard bohemian elegance wedding day! Kait and Justin go back to May 2015 where they met while working on an audit for […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Chicagoland Wedding Photographer - Crowne Plaza Wedding - Gold Sequin Wedding Day - Westminster Presbyterian Springfield Illinois Wedding - Navy Blue and Gold Wedding Day

Goodness, I’m still ooh-ing and aah-ing over Chloe and Kyle’s wedding day… I met these two while we were students at Illinois College, so it was one of the highest compliments when they reached out to me after getting engaged as they began the wedding planning process. Before we knew it, we were working together […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Central Illinois Wedding Photographer - St. Patricks Day Wedding - Erin's Pavilion Springfield Wedding - Downtown Springfield Wedding Photos - Urban Wedding Photos - State Capitol Wedding Photos

Happy Thursday! I’m thrilled to share this beautiful wedding day with you today! Last summer, I first connected with Lisa and Mark as they started searching for an engagement and wedding photographer. When I first heard their story and got to know them, I instantly knew that these two were madly in love and that […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Central Illinois Wedding Photographer - Annie-Merner Chapel Wedding Photos - Winter Chapel Wedding - Silver and Black Wedding Day - Annie-Merner Chapel Jacksonville Wedding

Today is bittersweet as I’m sharing my last wedding of the 2017 season… What a year it has been! I am truly thankful. Kayla and Eric’s wedding day was the absolute best end to last year’s wedding season that I could have imagined. And I’m sure for those that know these two, they would have […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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