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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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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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Oh my goodness, once you see these photos, I think you’ll completely understand when I say that… I loved everything about this session. Early in July, Sarah contacted me about a maternity session… Fun Fact: Sarah graduated from Milford High School where I went, too! From the start, Sarah and Mario have been AMAZING to work […]

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Do you remember Michelle and Isaac’s engagement session this past March? Well, guess who I had the honor to photograph again? Michelle! On August 1st (at the beginning of Michelle’s wedding week), she took the time to meet me for headshots. Michelle is a talented, aspiring actress, so I was honored that she asked me to photograph her!  […]

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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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Just two weeks ago, I met Carmen and Ryan for a fun couple’s session including photos with their pups! While attending Illinois College, I met Carmen and later got to know her sister and family after photographing her sister’s wedding last September. It’s so fun to connect with couples through mutual friends and family. I […]

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A few weeks ago, I had the honor of photographing the Savoree sisters! What was the occasion you might ask? These sweet girls wanted to gift their parents photos for their 20th wedding anniversary. How thoughtful! All throughout the session I couldn’t help but admire the thoughtfulness of these daughters toward their parents. And I’m […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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