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Springfield, IL Photographer Weddings, Headshots, Senior Portraits & Events

    Springfield · Central Illinois · St. Louis

    Wedding, Senior, Event & Portrait Photography in Springfield, IL

    Hi, I'm Chris. Since 2009, Jessica and I have been photographing the people and places of Springfield and Central Illinois. Every session starts with a conversation, and every image is edited by me personally, from skin and hair to the smallest stray detail.

    Wedding Photography

    Your wedding, told the way it actually felt. We plan the timeline and the light with you, photograph the big moments and the quiet in-between ones, and add cinematic film if you'd like it too. Based in Springfield, serving Central Illinois, St. Louis and beyond. See a real wedding at Walnut Hall Estate.

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    Creative Senior Portraits

    Senior pictures that look like you, not like everyone else's. Creative lighting, styling help from Jessica, and locations around Springfield or time in our studio, with every final image retouched by hand.

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    Event Photography

    Galas, corporate events, conferences, bridal showers and celebrations across Springfield and Central Illinois. Natural candids, polished group photos and all the details your guests and your team will want to share afterward.

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    Professional Headshots & Portraits

    Headshots and portraits for business owners, professionals and teams. In our Springfield studio or on location, with relaxed, guided posing and every image personally edited so you look like your best self.

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    Family Photography

    Real hugs, real laughs and the whole crew, from newborns and maternity to the grandparents. We keep things relaxed with gentle guidance and plenty of room for candid moments, in our Springfield studio or outdoors around Central Illinois, and every image is edited by me personally.

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    Photography Courses

    One-on-one classes in our Springfield studio, built around you and the photographer you want to become. Choose from camera mastery, lighting, editing and the business side, with up to five hours together and real models to photograph side by side.

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    Chris Withers Photography · 2160 South 6th St., Springfield, IL 62703 · 217-638-7579

    My fiancé and I are not the most comfortable in front of the camera, so of course we went into our engagement shoot a little nervous. The second we walked into the studio with Chris and Jessica they made us feel at home and my nerves instantly disappeared. Chris is not just a photographer, he is an artist with a passion for photography that I’ve never seen before. We had the best time and I’m telling every bride out there looking for a photographer for their wedding.. stop now. You have found him!

    Kayla Marie

    Chris is very personable and professional. I loved that he utilized his own artistic creativity, yet it was still very important to him that our own "vision" for our photos was attained. Loved working with him!

    Kristi Lecocq

    I am in awe of the artwork Chris and Jessica create. They go above and beyond the call of a photographer and have an eye for detail that most miss. My wedding was 5/27 and the pictures I have seen are magnificent. There were several ups and downs with my day but in the midst of the chaos they found beauty. When I received the devastating news of my grandpa not being in attendance they did not hesitate to stop what they were doing and make sure I was ok. I could say thank you every day for the rest of my life and it wouldn't begin to touch the amount of gratitude I have for Chris and Jessica. Thank you both so much for everything.

    Toryn Kolodziejski 

    Chris was fantastic and professional from beginning to end. He is very thoughtful and personal in his approach. He created a very relaxed environment--especially for someone who is not used to having photos taken. He helped with everything from clothing choices to hair static. I thought his prices were reasonable. I will definitely use him again.

    Betsy Londrigan

    My fiance and I had such an amazing experience with Chris Withers Photography for our engagement photos. Both Chris and his wife Jessica went out of their way to make sure everything was perfect for our session. They even spent a few hours out in the freezing cold so that we could have the winter pictures that we wanted! Jessica literally gave me the gloves off of her hands to help keep mine warm! Of course they turned out AMAZING! We LOVE Chris' artistic touches that he puts into his work. We were hesitant about the price at first but Chris Withers Photography is definitely worth every penny! We are SO excited to see what magic they will work on our wedding day!!!

    Brittany Beler

    Wow wow wow!!!!!! We are so blown away on how amazing each and every moment you captured was!!! Thank you guys so much I can’t even begin to tell you how happy we are with the outcome! THANK YOU!!!! 

    Molly Henry

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    I love my studio in Springfield, IL. It fits perfectly between Chicago and St. Louis. It inspires me every time I walk inside. It is my home away from home. Let's have a conversation over coffee or tea. We can chat about your session and make sure we create a plan that is fun, unique and creative.

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