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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 importance of a day-of coordinator on your wedding day by Kara Evans Photographer.

I’ll be honest, it truly wasn’t until I became a wedding photographer that I realized the importance of a day-of coordinator on wedding days. Just think about it for a moment… You spend months (sometimes years) planning your wedding – setting a budget, gathering inspiration for your wedding day style, researching + booking vendors, dress […]

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Kara Evans Photographer - Wedding Wednesday - Wedding Blogger - For the Love of Wedding Cake

Yep, I’m busted and it’s true… My name is Kara, and I LOVE CAKE! So, of course, wedding cake is something I pay a lot of attention to photographing (and enjoying) when the day slows down, and the reception begins. And you know what? I’m a firm believer in just enjoying a piece of cake […]

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Kara Evans - Kara Evans Photographer - Central Illinois Wedding Photographer - Wedding Wednesday - Wedding Blogger - Emergency Wedding Day Kit - Preparing Your Emergency Wedding Day Kit

As a photographer (and even a bridesmaid over the past few years), I think every wedding day needs an emergency wedding day kit. No, I don’t WANT anything bad to happen but preparing for unexpected events can never hurt! My car has a fully stocked kit of everything under the sun for this exact reason. […]

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Four tips for planning your engagement session outfits from Kara Evans Photographer - Chicagoland wedding photographer and wedding Wednesday blogger.

When it comes to your engagement session, planning is KEY! I LOVE to work with my couples to plan for their sessions – from location to wardrobe to accessories. You name it, I love to help! And, it’s a fun process that helps our relationship grow even more! Here are my four tips for your […]

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Kara Evans - Kara Evans Photographer - Central Illinois Wedding Photographer - Wedding Wednesday - Wedding Blogger - Wedding Anniversary - Celebrating Your Wedding Anniversary - Traditional vs. Modern Anniversary Gifts

I LOVE celebrating our wedding anniversary each June with my hubby. It’s such an amazing time to reflect on our past year of marriage together, dream big for our future, and to honor one another and our marriage on such a meaningful day. Part of my love language is gift giving, so my hubby and […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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