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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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Kara Evans Photographer is a Kankakee studio one-year milestone photographer located at Studio 388 in downtown Kankakee, Illinois.

It’s always so special when I get to see familiar faces walk back into the studio, and the Brokop family is one I’ve been looking forward to seeing again! I first met them during last year’s holiday mini sessions, and ever since then, we’ve been eagerly anticipating Brooks’ one-year milestone and family session. Getting to […]

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Studio pregnancy announcement family photo ideas with Kankakee family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

This one is for the Evans family – my brother-in-law and sister-in-law, my husband’s oldest brother’s family. They’re expecting their fourth little one to complete their family, and this announcement mini session was short, sweet, and full of love. It was such a joy to capture the excitement and anticipation this family already shares for […]

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Tania & Zachary's intimate wedding day at Hamilton Walker's in Champaign, Illinois with Central Illinois photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

I’m so excited to share Tania and Zachary’s wedding day at Hamilton Walker’s in Champaign! Tania and I go way back – all the way to 2018 when we collaborated on a styled shoot together. I remember so clearly how her joy and light filled the room, and let me tell you… That same joy […]

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Erin and Vincent's spring wedding day at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant in Chicago photographed by Kara Evans Photographer.

I’m so excited to share Erin and Vincent’s wedding day at The Chicago Firehouse Restaurant! These two are truly something special. Erin found me through her cousins, the Trump sisters, and it immediately felt like such a full-circle moment. I’ve felt like part of the Trump family ever since I photographed Lyndsey’s wedding day back […]

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Kankakee studio six-month milestone photos at Studio 388 in Kankakee, Illinois – Kara Evans Photographer is a Kankakee family photographer.

There is just something so special about a baby’s six-month milestone, and sweet Lillian’s session was the perfect reminder of why I love this stage so much! Lillian is truly the kind of baby who lights up the entire room. From the moment she arrived at the studio, she was all smiles – the happiest, […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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