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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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Wedding Wednesday advice for investing in your bridal bouquet - Kara Evans Photographer Chicagoland Wedding Photographer.

Happy Wedding Wednesday to you! Today we are talking about investing in your bridal bouquet! It’s true, and I’m just going to say it… Weddings can be very expensive, and there are undoubtedly many expenses to budget for when it comes to wedding planning! As the planning process begins, a budget is usually put into place. […]

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Wedding veil inspiration - bridal veil ideas from Kara Evans Photographer on Wedding Wednesday.

Today’s blog post is going to be short and sweet, and all about wedding veils! Have you ever taken a moment to think about how many different options – color, length, fabric, hair placement, etc. – that are available when it comes to choosing a wedding veil? Well, of course, I have as a wedding photographer […]

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Kara Evans - Kara Evans Photographer - Central Illinois Wedding Photographer - Wedding Wednesday - Wedding Blogger - Gift Ideas for the Bride - Bride Gifts for the Bride

Today I’m sharing gift ideas for the bride! Like I mentioned previously, many of the weddings I photograph include some sort of gift exchange between the couple – whether the gifts be big or small. I’ve seen so many sweet exchanges like this at the start of wedding days, and they truly melt my heart! […]

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Why it's important to plan time for romantic sunset photos on your wedding day - wedding Wednesday advice from Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Eeeek… I cannot even begin to tell you how much I am IN LOVE with romantic sunset photos on wedding days. Goodness, 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. […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Wedding Wednesday - Wedding Blogger - Gifts for the Groom

Today’s Wedding Wednesday post is all gifts for the groom! Not all, but many, of the wedding days that I photograph include some sort of gift exchange between the couple. So, I thought what better reason for a blog post to be dedicated to this very topic! Here are some gifts for the groom (given […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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