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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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Happy Tuesday! I am so excited to share the Heeren family’s session on the blog today! This family is as cute as can be! Last weekend, I met the Heeren family in Milford, Illinois at one of my favorite organic outdoor locations for their family session. The Heeren’s have three sweet, spunky kiddos – the twins […]

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Summer is truly in full swing with no signs of slowing down for a few more weeks! Just about the time that kiddos start going back to school is when my life as a photographer slows just a bit, but I’ll still be in the thick of wedding season – so much love! Two weeks […]

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They’re back! And it’s the Conrad family’s first professional family photos since baby Brayden was born… And I am in LOVE with this session! Jake and Jess are my cousins, and I have had the joy to photograph their family as it grows. Thank goodness for these sweet family members to trust me and grow […]

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Over the past few years, I have had the pleasure to get to know the Harroun family. This family moved into the house next door to my childhood home, and I have been photographing life’s milestones for them ever since! As the Harroun family prepares for baby #2, I was so excited when Ellyn contacted […]

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This year, I offered a handful of summer mini sessions! These mini sessions were set for my only free Saturday evening in June, and of course, they were rained out! My luck wasn’t very good in planning these several months in advance… But, as a photographer, it comes with the territory!  Thankfully, the Rabideau family […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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