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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!

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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Iroquois County sunset family photos with Kara Evans Photographer – a Central Illinois family photographer in Iroquois & Kankakee County.

The Balthazor family’s latest sunset session was one for the books! We met at their beautiful property on the most gorgeous evening, and the sunset did not disappoint. The light, the location, and this sweet family all came together for such a memorable session. And let me tell you, the boys were AMAZING! One of […]

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Late summer nine-month baby milestone photos at Perry Farm with Iroquois and Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans photographer.

My niece Lucy is nine months old, and we just had to celebrate with a little milestone session! She’s my sister’s youngest daughter, and let me tell you – this girl has been bringing sass and personality into our days since the moment she was born. She’s sassy, she’s sweet, and she’s becoming quite the […]

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Late summer Perry Farm family photos with Iroquois and Kankakee County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

If you’ve followed my work for the past several years, then you probably recognize these familiar faces! The DePaolo family has been in front of my camera many times, and every time is such a treat. They are kind, easy-going, and simply a joy to be around – truly the kind of people who fill […]

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One-year milestone session in Watseka with Kankakee and Iroquois County family photographer Kara Evans Photographer.

Kye’s one-year milestone session was such a joy! This session just so happened to bring the very first glimpses of fall from behind my camera this season. I have to say, I loved it! This milestone mini was simple, sweet, and focused entirely on celebrating Kye turning one. There’s something so special about documenting these […]

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Iroquois County family photographer – Kara Evans Photographer is a Central Illinois family photographer serving Kankakee and Iroquois County.

I cannot believe Viola is turning eleven! We celebrated this milestone with some early birthday photos at the farm, and it was the sweetest way to honor her birthday. The Clemmons family has been in front of my camera since 2014 – we’re talking more sessions together than I can even count at this point! […]

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Family photographer & photo studio owner based in Kankakee, Illinois

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