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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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It’s true, first looks are non-traditional when it comes to wedding days, but why not make them become traditional if you want to? Looking back on my own wedding day, Kyle and I chose to forego a first look with ties to tradition. Our wedding day was perfect for us, timing worked out, and most […]

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Do you remember back in February when I shared 7 things about myself? Well, if you remember that post, you probably remember me saying that wedding cake is my weakness… Right? It’s true, I LOVE wedding cake and I’m not ashamed to admit it. Last year, between all the weddings I photographed as the main […]

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Ahhhhh… I cannot even begin to tell you how much I am IN LOVE with romantic sunset newlywed photos. Goodness gracious, these photos are my some of my most favorites on wedding days! Wedding days are full. They are full of love and emotion, but they are also full of photos, fun, and celebration. During […]

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Hello on this beautiful day! I think it’s perfectly fitting that today I blog Emily and Billy’s wedding day because last year on this day I was sharing photos from their Libertyville, Illinois engagement session! Late in 2014, Emily’s sister, Erin, reached out to me about photographing her sister’s wedding. I was so thrilled to […]

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On wedding days, I always take a few minutes to set aside time for bridal portraits. I love classic, timeless, and natural poses for these photos. Blushing brides are so elegant and beautiful, and their joy and beauty should be documented as such! These are a few bridals (and bridal details) from my first wedding of […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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