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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!
I always love being invited into seasons like this, and I loved getting to celebrate Michelle and Derek as they prepare to welcome their baby girl! Their maternity session took place at Studio 388, and I think we were all extra grateful that we had planned a studio session for this one. After a very […]
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Every once in a while, a session feels a little extra special simply because of who is on the other side of my camera! This one was with my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, along with my three nephews and a fourth nephew on the way! My sister-in-law Erin is expecting their newest little guy, so this […]
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Some couples make you feel like you’ve known them forever, and that is exactly how I felt photographing Paige and Jacob for their engagement session! These two met several years ago, started dating, and have since made Bourbonnais home. They found my work thanks to Paige’s cousin, Lizzie, whose wedding I had the honor of […]
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If you have been around here for a while, you probably know that the Koch family has a very special place in my heart! I have had these beautiful people in front of my camera more times than I can count since 2020. It has truly been one of the sweetest things to watch their […]
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It is always such a joy when a family I have photographed before comes back in front of my camera, and I was so excited to hear from the Foote family again this summer! I first photographed their family in the fall of 2025, so when they reached out about doing a simple studio session […]
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