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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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On this Wedding Wednesday, I am ecstatic to start a new blog series titled “You’re Engaged… Now what’s next?”. Throughout the next few weeks, I will be sharing tips about what to do when you first get engaged, start planning, and more!  This week’s focus is on the very first thing you need to do once […]

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At a traditional wedding, you will often see a unity ceremony take place… A moment in which the couple takes some sort of “action” signifying their union in marriage, as one.  Throughout the years, I’ve seen so many different unity ceremonies with brides and grooms (especially now that it’s my fourth wedding season), and each one […]

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Oh where do I begin?… On June 18, 2016, Brianna and Tom were surrounded by over two hundred of their close family members and friends and joined in marriage. Their wedding day was especially sweet and filled with true, tender love! Brianna and I have known each other for many years now, ever since going […]

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Hi, happy Wedding Wednesday! Today’s post is dedicated to a handful of tips for bridesmaids… Because being a bridesmaid is an important, meaningful role. And of course, you were chosen to stand by the bride’s side because she loves you and you’re so special to her! Here are my tips for being an amazing bridesmaid! […]

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It’s true, first looks are non-traditional when it comes to wedding days, but why not make them become traditional if you want to? Looking back on my own wedding day, Kyle and I chose to forego a first look with ties to tradition. Our wedding day was perfect for us, timing worked out, and most […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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