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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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Happy Wedding Wednesday! More often than I truly realize, I am asked to design custom save the dates, bridal shower invitations, thank you notes, and more by couples that I work with. First off, this is such a compliment because these wonderful people trust me to design a cohesive piece that will play a part […]

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Save the dates have become very popular in the last several years… And for good reason! These unique pieces of mail send a little extra happy to all of your loved ones six to eight months out from the wedding! I have to say, I love receiving save the dates in the mail (whether it’s […]

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Have you ever thought about how many different options – color, length, fabric, hair placement, etc. – that are available when it comes to choosing a wedding veil? Well, today, I thought it would be fun to share a handful of photos featuring beautiful brides and their unique veil (and hairpiece) choices. What do you think… Which […]

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As a wedding photographer (and a newlywed myself), I think that transparency is key in vendor-client relationships when it comes to a couple’s wedding day.  Today, I’m sharing a list of questions that I think are important to ask when searching for a wedding photographer. I hope that brides and grooms can use this short […]

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Today, I’m featuring the Pantone 2016 color of the year. This year, Pantone actually chose TWO colors! These two colors were released at the beginning of the year and are incorporated into so many parts of wedding days – invitation design, wedding color scheme, florals, bridesmaid dresses, ceremony and reception decor, favors, tablescapes, and even cake! […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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