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City Hall Events Wedding Day in Chicago, Illinois | Stephanie & Dan

Happy dancing because Stephanie and Dan’s spring City Hall Events wedding day is here!

You probably remember Steph and Dan from their engagement photos last summer. These two are the most kind, incredible people and everyone that loves them is lucky to have them in their life! We adore this couple and feel honored to share their wedding day on the blog...

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The Kara Evans Photographer Blog

Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog where I share all the things – from love stories and family photography moments to behind the scenes photos and personal life notes & stories. Pour a glass of bubbly and stay awhile - I’m so glad you’re here!

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Hey, I’m Kara! A wedding and family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois! Whether I’m photographing your wedding day or everyday milestones and memories as a family, this job is my joy.

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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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