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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!

Hey, I’m Kara!
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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Kara Evans Photographer - Wedding Wednesday - Wedding Blogger - Why It's Important to Practice Putting on Your Wedding Dress

Brides… This one is for you! Oh, and all other Wedding Wednesday posts, too! Today’s post is going to be short and sweet – it’s all about practice. Yes, you read that right! It is incredibly important that brides practice putting on their wedding dresses prior to their wedding days. No stress (including with the […]

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Celebrating Our Third Year - Celebrating your wedding anniversary ideas with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Happy Wedding Wednesday! Today’s post is going to be a little different since my husband and I are celebrating our third wedding anniversary on this day! And of course, all things wedding + love fall under Wedding Wednesday! This past year has been humbling, fulfilling, and we have truly watched our love grow! During the past […]

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Last but not least, I’m excited to share some of my favorite bridesmaids dresses of 2016! Throughout this wedding season, I was extremely fortunate to meet and work with so many kind bridesmaids. They were entirely sweet, helpful, and shared so much love for the newlyweds, too! Looking back, I LOVED the bridesmaids dresses Tiffany […]

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Last week I shared one of my favorite wedding band sets of 2016, and this week I’m sharing one of my favorite bridal bouquets of the 2016 wedding season! One thing is for sure… This wedding season introduced me to SO MANY talented florists. The bouquets this season were out of this world! Goodness gracious, […]

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With only THREE more Wednesdays left in December (even including today), I decided that it would be fun to feature three of my most favorite details from 2016 weddings. If you know me, you know I love and cherish ALL wedding day details… I truly think my couples have such good taste! With this “mini […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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