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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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Happy Wedding Wednesday! Let’s talk jewelry… Like I’ve written before, I truly love how each bride is unique in choosing specific details for her wedding day, and I always find myself swooning over wedding day details, especially jewelry! Brides can go in so many directions with wedding day jewelry – classic, modern, bold, delicate, and MORE! […]

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It’s official… The 2016 wedding season has started for By Kara, and it started with a bang! Going into my fourth wedding season is so exciting, and I am looking forward to all of the other weddings I am able to document this year! You probably remember Amanda and Adam from their engagement session last […]

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Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue… We’ve all probably heard this wedding day saying that signifies good luck! So, do you have your something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue details planned? I love preparing brides for their wedding days and requesting that their special details (dress, veil, shoes, jewelry, gifts, […]

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Happy Wedding Wednesday! More often than I truly realize, I am asked to design custom save the dates, bridal shower invitations, thank you notes, and more by couples that I work with. First off, this is such a compliment because these wonderful people trust me to design a cohesive piece that will play a part […]

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Happy Wedding Wednesday! This week’s post is all about wedding ceremony exit ideas! I’m sure you’ve been to a handful of weddings and probably seen something unique at each one when the bride and groom exit the church ceremony or ceremony venue! Just like last week when we talked veils… The options are endless! Some […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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