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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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Another beautiful bride for you today! Lauren was THE most laid-back, comfortable bride I have ever worked with… She has a natural ease about herself, and her wedding day was no different. I think Lauren’s beautiful, easy-going personality accentuates her natural beauty. And goodness, those flowers could not have complimented her November boho wedding more. […]

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Last September, I shared a breathtaking styled shoot for the grand opening of Vintage Oaks Banquet Barn in Delphi, Indiana… Goodness, Haley is going places with VOBB, and I have to share her dream with you! This year, SERVE is my “word”, and Haley is truly someone who embodies service to others and her community […]

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Eeeek… Blushing bridals! I’m so excited to share bridals from some of my 2016 weddings over the upcoming weeks and months. First up, beautiful Tiffany! Tiffany and Steven’s wedding day took place on July 23, 2016, and it was the most beautiful summer day. I wrote it before, and I’ll write it again… I am still in […]

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Last but not least, I’m excited to share some of my favorite bridesmaids dresses of 2016! Throughout this wedding season, I was extremely fortunate to meet and work with so many kind bridesmaids. They were entirely sweet, helpful, and shared so much love for the newlyweds, too! Looking back, I LOVED the bridesmaids dresses Tiffany […]

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Last week I shared one of my favorite wedding band sets of 2016, and this week I’m sharing one of my favorite bridal bouquets of the 2016 wedding season! One thing is for sure… This wedding season introduced me to SO MANY talented florists. The bouquets this season were out of this world! Goodness gracious, […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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