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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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Eeeek… This family is SO adorable! Crazy excited to share their session with you today! When Jamie reached out to me about scheduling a summer family session, I was so honored! I am photographing her best friend’s wedding this summer, so it is so fun to connect to other clients in this way. Soon after, […]

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Oh my, sweet Oaklyn is THREE! And I had the honor to photograph this little lady and her family a few weeks ago. As always, I love working with the DeBolt family, and they are all about interacting and capturing genuine moments of interaction. The tender moments of kisses between Oaklyn, mom, and dad along […]

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Wow… Where do I even begin? I am nearly speechless. And, if you know me well, that is a hard thing to come by! This styled shoot was a dream. A true dream come true. It all started when my photographer friend, Karen Shoufler, told me about Tuesdays Together and The Rising Tide Society when […]

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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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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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