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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!

Hey, I’m Kara!
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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This spring, I am so thankful for the colorful scenery we have outside + the beautiful people I have been able to photograph in this season! Last weekend, I had the honor of photographing six families at my spring mini sessions. Mini sessions are limited and only offered 1-2 select dates each year, so they […]

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The Lucht family is so laid-back, relaxed, and fun! And those two boys with the cutest grins? Well, they keep things lighthearted and interesting! It’s been a few years since I photographed the Lucht family, so I was incredibly happy to have them on my fall 2016 family session calendar! It’s always a true joy […]

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Sweet Shelby’s session was fantastic! When Shelby’s mom contacted me to book her senior photography session, we were praying for beautiful weather during the first week of November… And we were not disappointed! On the day of Shelby’s session, the temperature was in the 70s and the leaves were perfect! This fall season has been […]

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I love how this job allows me to build relationships, work with people, and watch families grow! It’s been a few seasons since I’ve seen the Lange family, and my have these kiddos grown up! It’s so fun to see how Kaitlyn, Evan, and Henry have changed since I last photographed them. Their personalities are […]

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For fall mini sessions this year, I loved having a two couples in love join me for sessions! A few sessions after Kassidy and Justin’s session, I was happy to see Kenzie and meet her boyfriend Ross. And this session with Kenzie and Ross did not disappoint! The fall sunset light was gorgeous and complimented […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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