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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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Let’s talk about your wedding guest list… I know, I know, it can be stressful (I promise it doesn’t have to be), but it’s part of planning! First of all, you need to come up with your estimated number of guests – this will depend largely on the ceremony and reception venues that you chose […]

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Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today’s topic is so, so fun! We’re talking wedding dress shopping! Oh my goodness, how fun is it to see the vast variety of wedding dresses? I am usually in awe when I truly think of all the options there truly are… In my mind, wedding dress shopping should be a fun, emotional […]

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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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Looking back on Lacey and Jake’s wedding day… I cannot help but remember how truly beautiful the day was. From the details to the happy tears throughout the day, it was one of the most touching wedding days I have had the honor to photograph! Late last year, I received an email from Lacey – […]

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As a natural light on-location photographer, I am constantly looking for light. Sources of light, harshness of light, types of light… Light!  So, when it comes to a wedding day getting ready space, I always recommend to my couples that they choose a getting ready location that offers a clean slate and lot of yummy […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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