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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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Should we have a first look on our wedding day? - wedding advice with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Should we have a first look? It’s the question many couples ask themselves as they start planning their wedding days… And today, I hope to share a little insight about first looks from a wedding photographer’s perspective! But before I go any further with this blog post, I want you to know that I love […]

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A photographer's advice for planning your wedding timeline - wedding advice with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Ahhhh, does planning your wedding timeline stress you out as an engaged couple?! Well, I’m here to reassure you that wedding timelines aren’t so bad after all… Especially when you have a trusted team of wedding vendors that have your back! When it comes to planning your wedding timeline, I believe one thing is most […]

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Why you need an heirloom wedding album - wedding advice with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

There is something incredibly special about your first heirlooms as a married couple, and wedding albums are just that! Even the smallest wedding day details never get old… As a wedding photographer, it’s my goal to make sure that you never forget the big things or the smallest details on your wedding day. A few […]

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Working with a wedding photo video team on your wedding day - advice from Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

All the love in the air as busy wedding season is coming has me thinking about the importance of working with a wedding photo/video team. Think about your wedding day whether it was years ago, you’re engaged and planning, or you’re dreaming of your day… What is one thing you wish you could have had […]

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Advice for planning your engagement session on Wedding Wednesday with Chicagoland wedding photographer Kara Evans Photographer

If you know me, you know that I’m all about engagement sessions! They’re the perfect opportunity to get comfortable with your wedding photographer before the wedding, and hey, pretty photos never hurt either! This is an exciting time because engagement sessions are often the first time couples have been professionally photographed together, and it’s usually […]

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Chicagoland wedding & family photographer based in Kankakee, Illinois

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