Wifey, dog mom, hugger, photog, mentor
Meet Kara Evans
A wedding photographer and mentor who loves love stories, creative people, family, and the simple joys of life.
Hey girlfriend, I’m Kara
Photographing wedding days and encouraging other creatives
I’m a natural-light wedding photographer near Bourbonnais, Illinois, serving the Chicagoland area, including Kankakee. Alongside photography, I offer 1-on-1 mentoring for creatives who want to grow.
My favorite things
Love is all around
I’m married to my high school sweetheart, Kyle, and together we rescued our pup, Georgie. I love spending time with family and friends, and spoiling my nieces and nephew as Auntie Kara.
When I’m not photographing wedding days or mentoring creatives, I enjoy gardening in our backyard, exploring breweries and wineries with my husband, baking, reading, and enjoying all things pink.
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A little more about me
What I love
- FamilyMy husband, Georgie, and time with those I love
- Little joysPopcorn, shopping local, wine, baking, and home decor
- Good tasteAll things pink, the number seven, and tasting the cake at every wedding I photograph
Kara Evans is a wedding photographer and mentor based near Bourbonnais, Illinois, working throughout the Chicagoland area and nearby towns such as Kankakee. She describes herself as a natural-light photographer, a wife, a dog mom, a hugger, and an encouragement for fellow creatives who want to grow their craft. Alongside shooting wedding days, she offers one-on-one mentoring for photographers and other creative professionals, helping them find confidence, sharpen their eye, and build a sustainable practice rooted in genuine connection.
The studio's approach blends careful preparation with a warm, personal style, favoring natural light and honest emotion over posed perfection. Sessions are thoughtfully designed, from bouquets and floral details to the quiet in-between moments that families remember, and each gallery is edited and delivered with meticulous attention to quality and originality. Alongside the photographic work, the site presents a broader creative service mindset, covering thoughtful design, smooth handling of delivery and payment, prompt communication, and a friendly online presence where clients can browse, view, and share their finished images.
Keep the conversation going
Love stories, encouragement, and creative ideas
Read wedding stories and behind-the-scenes notes, or reach out to talk about photography, videography, and mentoring.