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Kankakee studio Family Photographer

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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The Pantone color of the year 2020 - classic blue - Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer's take on the 2020 Pantone of the year.

It’s that time of the year! The Pantone color of the year for 2020 is here… Classic blue! Each year I love taking a look at the Pantone color of the year from a wedding stylistic perspective. And ummm, can I just say that I’m a big fan?! At first, I was thinking… Nope. But […]

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Kara Evans - Kara Evans Photographer - Wedding Wednesday Blog - Defining Your Wedding Style - Wedding Style Blog - Wedding Photographer Blog

Eeeek… I LOVE wedding styles + themes! There are so many ideas, trends, and unique touches that each and every wedding offers. But, how do you go about defining your wedding style?   Ask yourself… How would you describe your style? What colors/textures are you drawn to? Are you focusing on a theme? What do you […]

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Kara Evans - Kara Evans Photographer - Central Illinois Wedding Photographer - Wedding Wednesday Blog - Wedding Blogger - Advice for Wedding Dress Shopping - Wedding Dress Shopping

Within the last few years, I have had the honor to go alongside my best friends, sister-in-law, and other family members as they shopped for wedding dresses! Goodness, these days make me gush with happiness to be there to support my friends and to experience weddings from another perspective. You probably already guessed it, but […]

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FaceTime your wedding photographer wedding Wednesday advice from Kara Evans Photographer - getting to know your wedding photographer advice.

In today’s digital age, we all have to admit that technology plays a huge role in keeping all of us connected and “plugged in”. Day after day, I see technology impacting my business, helping me reach more of my people, and ultimately, allowing me to build relationships and serve my people. With this, I have […]

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Kara Evans Photographer's recap of 2018 wedding days throughout Central Illinois and Chicagoland.

Wedding season #6 is officially finished and in the books! This year, I shared wedding season with twenty-six amazing couples… It has been a joy and honor to spend these wedding days with twenty-six couples as they commit their lives together in marriage. Thankful, thankful, thankful! Throughout this wedding season, we saw some of the […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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