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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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Studio spring mini session photo inspiration at Studio 388 – a natural light photography studio located in Kankakee, Illinois.

Spring mini sessions are making their way to the blog, and I’m so excited to share this year’s beautiful day at the studio! I recently hosted my annual spring mini sessions at my natural light studio in downtown Kankakee, Studio 388. This day is always such a highlight of the season, and I love welcoming […]

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Explore family and newborn photos at Studio 388 in Kankakee, Illinois with Kankakee newborn photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

I first met the Phillips family when they joined me for a holiday mini session last year, and I’ve been looking forward to this session with them ever since. This spring, they welcomed a new little one and officially became a family of four. Getting to document this next chapter for them was an honor! […]

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Kara Evans Photographer is a Central Illinois family photographer based in Kankakee serving Kankakee County, Iroquois County, and nearby.

There’s something extra special about getting to photograph your own family, and this session with the Wilson family will always hold a special place in my heart. Not only is this my sister-in-law’s crew, but this session also marked such a meaningful season… I can hardly believe our niece is about to turn nine. Nine! […]

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Kara Evans Photographer is a Kankakee County newborn photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois. Take a look at the Metzger family session!

It’s not often that I photograph in-home newborn sessions these days, but every once in a while, there are families who have been with me through so many seasons that there’s just no way I could ever say no. The Metzger family is one of those families! Having photographed their family over the years, being […]

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Kankakee studio four-month milestone photos at Studio 388 with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Some sessions just stay with you, and the Koch family’s recent visit to the studio is absolutely one of them. We celebrated Kambry’s four-month milestone, and it truly was the sweetest session. This girl is full of personality and easily one of the happiest, most easygoing babies. She just went with the flow the entire […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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