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City Hall Events Wedding Day in Chicago, Illinois | Stephanie & Dan

Happy dancing because Stephanie and Dan’s spring City Hall Events wedding day is here!

You probably remember Steph and Dan from their engagement photos last summer. These two are the most kind, incredible people and everyone that loves them is lucky to have them in their life! We adore this couple and feel honored to share their wedding day on the blog...

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The Kara Evans Photographer Blog

Welcome to the Kara Evans Photographer blog where I share all the things – from love stories and family photography moments to behind the scenes photos and personal life notes & stories. Pour a glass of bubbly and stay awhile - I’m so glad you’re here!

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Hey, I’m Kara! A wedding and family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois! Whether I’m photographing your wedding day or everyday milestones and memories as a family, this job is my joy.

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Tips and advice for meeting wedding vendors with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans.

This season of the year is very full when it comes to the lives of newly engaged couples, their families, and wedding vendors… It’s a time of meeting, planning, and getting to know one another! As a wedding vendor myself, I think it is so important to establish relationships with potential clients. I truly believe this… […]

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First look photos and considering a first look on your wedding day - wedding Wednesday blog advice from Kara Evans Photographer.

It’s true, I love first looks… There is a reason for this, although some decide not to consider them because they are “untraditional”. I was a bride that chose to forego a first look. And now, after photographing many weddings + having a different perspective, I think I would have chosen to have a first […]

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Why you need the invitation suite on your wedding day - advice from Kara Evans Photographer on Wedding Wednesday.

Brides, today’s post is all about one thing! Your wedding invitation suite… And why it’s important on your wedding day! After planning for months, brides often forget to include one special detail on their wedding day – their wedding invitation suite! But why do you need it? There’s a simple answer… The invitation suite is […]

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Wedding hashtag ideas on Wedding Wednesday with Kara Evans Photographer.

You said “YES”… Set the date… Secured vendors… Decided on your wedding day style… Now, it’s time to choose your wedding hashtag! That’s right, this is a fun one! First and foremost, I wholeheartedly recommend that you get as creative as possible with your wedding hashtag! Your bridal party, family, friends, and guests will enjoy this […]

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Kara Evans Photographer's advice for sending save the dates before your wedding.

I’m a snail mail kinda lady, so of course I love that sending save the dates has become a part of the wedding process! Over the past few years, save the dates have become extremely popular! I love that these little pieces of mail send a little extra happy + excitement for couples’ upcoming nuptials. Yep, […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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