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Kara Evans Photographer

Kara Evans Photographer

Kankakee, IL
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    Jessica A. Sent on 07/31/2022
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    Kara is a must have for your wedding!

    I can't begin to express my gratitude as a bride for Kara and her team. There were a few hiccups in our day, and Kara was our rock through it all! Her positive attitude shined through the entire day. She made sure we stuck to our agreed upon schedule while giving me the space to make changes as needed. She was in my corner ALL day making me feel like a million bucks. Kara is the type of person that feels like an instant friend when you meet her. I knew from our very first phone call that I wanted her to be a part of my day, not to mention her work is incredible! I got compliments ALL day about how amazing she was from my parents, bridal party and family members. Do yourself a favor and hire Kara to be a part of your special day. Also a shout out to her husband, Kyle! We hired the duo to do our photography and videography. Kyle did a great job making us laugh and capturing our day in it's entirety! His videos will allow us to relive our special day for years to come! Big fans of them both, they are a must have to your wedding day!

    Kara Evans Photographer's reply:

    We love you guys & loved playing a part in your day - would do it all over in heartbeat! Cheers to you and Dmarte! XO
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    Ashley H. Sent on 09/26/2022
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    The amazing kara!

    I cannot stress how amazing my experience was with Kara! She goes above and beyond on everything! Her website is super user friendly and she asks all the right questions before your event to ensure you get everything you need from your photo shoot! Her pictures speak for themselves but I want to highlight how detailed she is in providing the best customer service. She sent sneak peak wedding photos to both my husband and I's parents and even cute thank you notes after each shoot. She doesn't miss a beat on the little things and I look forward to using her in the future for any of photography needs!

    Kara Evans Photographer's reply:

    This made me smile so big! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for sharing your day with us. You and John are so loved, and we're cheering you on in married life! XO
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    Stephanie W. Sent on 06/18/2022
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    Professional, Detailed, and fun!

    We used Kara and Kyle for both photography & videography. They are so professional and kind! Kara went above and beyond to help us put together our timeline and get every photo we could have wanted. We had a big wedding group + it ended up raining on our wedding day, which could have made things chaotic, but Kara had a backup plan and managed everything and everyone so well (I mean look at these photos - can you even tell it was dark & raining?!). She’s great at giving directions and making you feel comfortable and beautiful. We have so many great photos from our wedding that we had a hard time deciding which to print!! Can’t recommend her enough!

    Kara Evans Photographer's reply:

    Awwwww thank you, Stephanie & Dan! These kind words mean the world to us, and we are forever grateful that we were a part of your wedding day. You two, your friends, and your families made it a day we won't soon forget! XOXO
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    Andrea C. Sent on 07/01/2022
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    Can I leave a 5 million out of 5 star review?

    Where do I start to review Kara and her team?! We had originally booked another photographer out of excitement of being engaged, but we quickly realized, it was not the best decision. Working with Kara was a night and day difference from our previous vendor. Thoughtful, kind, responsive, knowledgeable, organized, timely, and the list could go on! She has the most calming presence about her, which comes in handy planning a wedding.

    We got our engagement, wedding pictures, and videography through Kara. All the above were absolutely STUNNING and we feel so blessed to have the beautiful memories to look back on our day. Not that it is about this, but we continuously get compliments on our pictures and videos. My mother in law "could not believe how perfectly she captured who you two are". We couldn't agree more.

    The day of we were running behind schedule, Kara didn't flinch once. She remand calm, cool, and collected and never once made me anxious that we wouldn't get all the pictures we wanted. They DELIVERED.

    Truly, Kara and the team she has built, were made for this! You can not go wrong hiring them to capture your day. We would make the decision to hire them a million times over and can't wait to continue work with her in the future for all our photography needs!

    Kara Evans Photographer's reply:

    Thank you, thank you, thank you, Andrea! You and Zach are the best people & we love that you asked us to be a part of your day!! I'm so happy that you have these photos and videography as part of your family's legacy! XO
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    Jennifer T. Sent on 07/25/2022
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    Highly recommend

    Kara is an unbelievably talented photographer - her pictures won't disappoint! She is the most organized person you will ever meet, and because of that she made wedding planning so much less stressful. She is so sweet and makes you feel so comfortable when photographing you. I found Kara about two years ago, and since then, she photographed our engagement shoot, a boudoir session (gift to my husband), wedding, maternity, and our daughters first birthday pictures. Just when I thought she couldn't get any better, she does EVERY TIME. I highly recommend and would trust Kara for your special day!

    Kara Evans Photographer's reply:

    We are forever thankful for you guys!! It's been an honor to photograph your important moments over the past few years. XOXO
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    Mackenzie W. Sent on 06/29/2022
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    Simple. Perfect. Very organized. Fun loving.

    Kara Evans Photography was the absolute best to work with for my destination wedding. I am so very blessed they were willing to travel a great distance to Jamaica to to do our photos and videography. Kara and Kyle both went out of their way to make sure everything was absolutely perfect. Not only is she one of the best photographers around, but she also made sure the day went smooth and helped all the way around! Look no further, you will have the best photographer.. oh, and you will also feel like you have gained a sister along the way! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

    Kara Evans Photographer's reply:

    Oh, my heart! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind words, Kenzie, and for including us on your destination wedding day!! So thankful for you two!
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    Meredith M. Sent on 02/06/2022
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    Kara is truly the best!

    We hired Kara for our wedding photography, and could not be happier with our decision! Her packages include engagement photos, and those were the perfect opportunity to get to know Kara & her style, as she made us feel very comfortable and the pictures turned out amazing. My husband & I were a little nervous about poses and what to be doing, Kara guided us through it all and they turned out amazing! From that experience alone we knew Kara would be fantastic on our wedding day, and we were right!

    Kara was communicative, organized, detail oriented, and fun to work with! We stayed on schedule all day for all the pictures I wanted, her questionnaire ahead of time made sure she was aware of all the little details I wanted to share so she could be sure to capture them. Additionally, we did extended family photos in the church after our ceremony and I got so many compliments about how smoothly that process ran, as we had a tight time frame and we still got every picture I wanted with time to spare. The pictures turned out absolutely beautiful, and I am so thankful we went with Kara for our big day!

    Kara Evans Photographer's reply:

    Thank you for these kind words, Meredith and Ryan!! And thank you for trusting the process to make sure your day was amazing and stress-free when it came to photos - we're thankful for you both!
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    Justice Sent on 10/31/2021
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    Kara is amazing!! Book with her!!

    Kara is amazing! She is incredibly organized, responsive, and so fun to work with. My now husband and I can't thank her, and Kyle, enough! I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for an amazing photographer!!

    Kara Evans Photographer's reply:

    Thank you so much, Catherine and Garrett!! Your day was so fun, and we loved being a part of your vendor team!
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    Jennifer S. Sent on 10/26/2020
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    The best I could have asked for!

    When you are planning a wedding without a coordinator or professional planner, there are obviously a ton of deadlines and emails flying around. Kara's correspondence was always so helpful, informative, and fun to receive. She kept us on track with what we needed to do, when. We also had Facetime calls, so we immediately felt comfortable shooting with her even though we had never been able to technically meet in person prior. On top of her professionalism and amazing personality, her work is outstanding. I wanted to print out every single photo she took because they were so beautiful!! On our wedding day, her husband, Kyle, shot video for us and we could not have been happier with the final result. I could go on forever about all the little touches Kara adds to the wedding experience, but the main point is that you should hire her :) You won't regret it.

    Kara Evans Photographer's reply:

    Oh my goodness, this makes my heart so happy to read! Thankful for your engagement and that our paths crossed for photo/video! We love you and Colin!!
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    Paige M. Sent on 05/20/2019
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    Personal and Professional

    We couldn't be happier with Kara as our wedding photographer! From the beginning she completely understood our vision and was willing to do whatever it took to get the pictures that we wanted. She was so friendly and warm, and honestly every time we met with her it just felt like hanging out with a friend. Our pictures for both our engagement shoot and wedding were stunning. We got TONS of compliments on Kara's personable and professional demeanor all day at the wedding. We couldn't be happier to recommend her to anyone considering her services for their wedding!
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    Kendra Y. Sent on 03/26/2020
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    Sweetest wedding photographer ever 🤍

    Kara and Kyle were absolutely amazing! I cannot express how thankful I am that we chose them to photograph our wedding. Kara kept in touch with me throughout the entire planning process and helped me with so much more than my engagement and wedding pictures. I asked her random wedding planning questions and she always helped me with a smile her on her face! On our wedding day, it rained the entire day and I was very disappointed because we had a Fall wedding so that we could get beautiful pictures outside with the colorful trees. Both Kara and Kyle were positive and listened to me complain about the rain! After our wedding, Kara came up to me and said that the rain had stopped and had us go outside. She knew how much it meant to me to get a couple of pictures outside and she made it happen. She saved the day because she had a clear umbrella and the pictures she captured were absolutely stunning, so special to us, and very unique! I cannot tell you enough good things about them, they work together perfectly and are both so sweet. You will not regret choosing Kara as your photographer! 🤍
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    Brittany B. Sent on 03/27/2020
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    Best Photographer

    I can't say enough about what a creative inspiration Kara is! Her photography is unmatched. When you look back on your wedding (or whatever event/moments in your life she's capturing), it's not just about the photos. From the beginning of our experience, she got to know us on a personal level, helped select details for the day, put together a timeline before anyone else asked for it, and kept us on the wedding planning track. She and her husband, Kyle drove 400+ miles to us for our engagement photos because our schedules were limited! Need I say more? On the wedding day, she took creative control, directed people where they needed to be, kept us on schedule and made sure every detail was beautifully captured. Our photos are perfect and truly represent the essence of John + I as a couple. We couldn't have asked for a more unique experience or a better photographer. The best part is through all of it, I gained a new friend!
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    Courtney T. Sent on 03/27/2020
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    AMAZING! Can’t use enough positive words to describe Kara and her work!

    I don’t even know how to describe how amazing Kara and her work is! Kara isn’t just a photographer- you get a photographer, wedding planner, supporter, and a friend all wrapped up into one. My wedding wouldn’t have been what it was without her! She is worth every penny and you will not be disappointed, I mean just look at one picture and you’ll fall in love! I would give her a 100 star rating if I could!
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    Sarah S. Sent on 03/26/2020
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    Best wedding photographer ever

    Hiring Kara and Kyle to photograph our big day was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. When deciding between a few photographers, I knew right away that I would pick her when she set up a FaceTime to meet me and get a feel for my vision. I got such a great vibe from her from the start. Kara cares so much about her clients and their weddings and it shows throughout the whole process. She offers plenty of tips for brides and even helps schedule your entire day. We could not be happier with how our photos turned out. Kara is on top of her game. She gets things done in a timely manner and the final products are always beautiful. Thank you Kara!!
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    Autumn D. Sent on 03/26/2020
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    The most amazing wedding experience!

    I cannot imagine our wedding day without Kara and Kyle. They are the perfect duo. Kara was our photographer, and she was phenomenal, she knew my style and matched it perfectly. Kyle was our videographer, and we cry every time we watch our video, it is so beautiful. I love to see these two in action. Kara and Kyle made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. Once our wedding photos and video were delivered, we were speechless. They captured every moment perfectly. My husband and I love to go back and rewatch our video and go through the photos, and they bring back all the feels every time! 🥰
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    Brittany Sent on 03/29/2020
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    Amazing Wedding Photgrapher!

    Kara was wonderful to work with. Anyone looking for a wedding photographer should definitely reach out to her!
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    Lakyn M. Sent on 04/04/2019
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    Kara is amazing!

    Kara is simply amazing! She made me feel so comfortable and at ease when wedding planning / the day of. She was always there to answer any of my questions as well as keep me on schedule. She captured our story through our engagement photos as well as our wedding photos and each time I look at the pictures it brings such joy to my heart. Aside from her amazing talent she has the sweetest soul!
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    Colette Sent on 05/12/2019
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    The REAL deal

    Kara is the best to work with. She isn’t just a photographer she is your support, advice, insight, and backbone. When you first meet her you will instantly feel comfort, almost like you’ve known each other for years. She made us so comfortable during the engagement session and the wedding day. Her organization is out of this world and she delivers a first class service. I will mention that she is the most timely human you will ever meet. The pictures are just UNREAL!
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    Lyndsey Sent on 04/03/2019
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    Amazing to say the least!

    Kara Evans is amazing to say the least! She made our day one to remember and was so efficient and fun. It was a 95 degree day and our pictures were still outstanding. I love her work and everything she stands for!
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    Carmen M. Sent on 04/03/2019
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    An absolute joy!

    The photographer was one of the most important parts of planning our wedding day. Kara and her husband Kyle are the most amazing people. I can’t even put into words how kind and generous they are. Kara was in communication all through planning and made sure to get to know US and who we were to ensure our styles meshed and it was a perfect fit. Beyond that, the photos we received of our wedding day are the most beautiful photos I’ve ever seen. She made us feel comfortable and helped us to relax and just enjoy the day. She captured each moment perfectly and did so with ease. If anyone is searching for a photographer I HIGHLY recommend going with Kara. You will not regret it!
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    Fellow Vendor - Fantastic to work with!

    I work with MODE Events, and one of our DJs named Chris Mix worked with Kara and her husband on a wedding a couple of months ago, as well as on previous weddings. We were reminded of how fantastic they are BOTH to work with, and that we've been meaning to write a review! They were professional, attentive to the timeline, and just cool people to work with, in general :) We hope to work with them again soon!

    Kara Evans Photographer's reply:

    Thank you so much, Lindsay and Chris! We really do love working with your team time and time again, too! It's a joy when our couples hire an amazing vendor team to collaborate and celebrate alongside them!
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    Kara is one of the best photographers you can get! She is there for you every step of the way and is ready to help you with anything you need; not to mention her work is amazing. She is so creative and understands exactly what you want! You want Kara if you want the best!
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    Not only is Kara SO sweet, but she is incredible talented and SO helpful. She basically doubled as a second wedding planner throughout the months leading up to our big day! Kara was so supportive leading up to the day of our engagement photos and super helpful when I began picking out outfits. She is very easily accessible and answered all questions in a timely manner. She knows what she's doing not only as a photographer, but as a planner as well. She helped with our timeline, had the best advice for day-of questions, and knew how to keep the day rolling!
    This wonder woman not only photographs, but takes the times to write blogs on each couple and to share wedding planning advice - WOW!
    Kara Evans is a must when deciding on a wedding photographer! There is no one better!!
    And of course we LOVE LOVE our engagement and wedding photos!!
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    Anne Sent on 09/18/2017
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    From our initial meeting with Kara, we felt that we had made the right decision in hiring her to be our wedding photographer. Hearing her ideas, and feeling her excitement for prospective locations for photographs in and around our venue in Chicago, made us feel even more excited for our wedding, even though it was almost a year away at the time. When our wedding day finally came and went, we realized that it was absolutely the right decision having her as our photographer. Kara's candid and natural light photos on a sunny day by the Chicago River were amazing, and she knew the exact locations and spots to get the perfect picture. Her laid back nature, and excitement for the photos she was taking rubbed off on everyone, and we all had such a great time during the bridal party and family photos, as well as throughout the ceremony and reception. In the weeks following our wedding, Kara provided us with a small sample of the pictures she took during our wedding, and provided the link to all of the pictures exactly when she said they would be ready. We were more than thrilled with how the pictures turned out, and have received many compliments, as well as a number of friends and family members asking to order pictures for themselves.

    We loved having Kara as our wedding photographer, and highly recommend her. Not only was the final product amazing, but she was also a joy to be around, and made our wedding day even better.
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    I cannot even begin to express how amazing it was working with Kara for our engagement photos and wedding! Kara is kind, patient and absolutely amazing at what she does! She went above and beyond to get awesome photos and was not afraid to get dirty to get the right shot! She helped throughout the entire planning process and was always willing to offer advice when I needed help with some of the details. Not only was Kara easy to work with and always so sweet, but the pictures she captured were more than I could ever have dreamed of! I couldn't have imagined a better photographer to capture the best day of our lives!
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