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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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Advice for planning stress-free family formal photos on your wedding day with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Today, we’re talking all about planning stress-free family formal photos on your wedding day! Wedding days are almost always the first time I meet the family members of our couples. I love this aspect of wedding days because it’s an honor to meet the people that have encouraged, supported, and loved our couples throughout the […]

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Why it's important to photograph your wedding details on your big day with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

If you know me, then you know that I LOVE photographing your wedding details! Wedding details and flatlay photos have a special place in my heart. These are always the first photos I take on wedding days, and the very first photos our couples see in their wedding galleries. It’s a relaxing note to start […]

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The complete wedding gift guide for your spouse-to-be, parents, and wedding party with Chicago wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

In years past, I’ve blogged about parent gifts, wedding party gifts, etc. in their own blog posts. Today, I’m putting that to rest and sharing the complete wedding gift guide! This guide is separated by category and shares gift ideas I’ve gathered over the years of photographing well over 150 wedding days. Let’s do this! […]

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Let's sneak out for sunset photos on your wedding day - wedding advice with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

If I’ve photographed your wedding day, you know I always say – “let’s sneak out for sunset photos” – at some point during the planning process… And that’s exactly what we do on your wedding day! I’m a big fan of sunset photos on wedding days and here’s why… I cannot even begin to tell […]

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A checklist of things couples forget on their wedding days - wedding advice with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

It’s Wedding Wednesday! Today, I’m sharing a helpful checklist of things couples forget on their wedding days. Yes, it happens, the couple makes list after list to ensure that everything is taken care of on their wedding day… BUT, then the seemingly inevitable happens, and they realize they’ve forgotten to bring something or do something! […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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