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Christine and Brian smiling together on a wooded path at Carpenter Park in Springfield, IL on their wedding day

In Loving Memory of Brian: Christine and Brian’s Wedding at Carpenter Park

A tribute to Brian, who married his high school sweetheart Christine at Carpenter Park in Springfield, and the post we shared after he passed.

Election Night Photography: Senator Doris Turner’s Celebration

Election night photography: wide view of the crowded Local Union 137 hall during the celebration

Night Glow Festival at Southwind Park: A Highlight Film

Night Glow Festival at Southwind Park in Springfield, IL, with a row of hot air balloons glowing at dusk

The Curve Inn Fire: Remembering a Springfield Landmark

The Curve Inn after the February 2026 fire, reflected in standing water on South 6th Street Road in Springfield, Illinois

© 2026 Chris Withers Photography. Springfield, IL

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