Corporate events & conferences
Keynotes, breakouts, networking, awards and the energy of a full room. Natural candids plus the posed shots your team needs.
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Event & Commercial Photographer in Springfield, IL Corporate Events, Brand Photography & Promotional Video
- 4.9 from 262 Google reviews
- Est 2009
Events & commercial · Springfield, IL · Est 2009
Photos and film that make your business look as good as it really is
Your event, your team and your brand deserve photos that feel as good as the real thing. I'm Chris, and since 2009 our team has photographed and filmed conferences, galas, grand openings, restaurants, offices and the people who run them. We plan the shot list with you, work quietly in the background on the day, and edit every image personally, so you get photos and video you're proud to put on your website, social media, ads and print. We're based in Springfield and travel across Central Illinois, to St. Louis and nationally for business projects.
- 4.9★Google rating
- 262Google reviews
- 2009Established
01 / What we cover
Event & commercial photography in Springfield, IL
One team for your events, your people, your products and your story, in photos and video.
Galas, fundraisers & celebrations
Elegant coverage of your big night, from the details and the program to the guests having the time of their lives.
GALAS · GRAND OPENINGS · PARTIESHeadshots & team portraits
Consistent, polished headshots for your whole team, at your office, at your event or in our Springfield studio.
TEAMS · EXECUTIVES · ON SITEBrand & advertising photos
Your people at work, your space and your story, created for your website, social media, print and ads.
BRAND · LIFESTYLE · ADSFood, product & spaces
Menus, catering, products, interiors and building exteriors, lit to look as good in a photo as they do in person.
FOOD · PRODUCT · ARCHITECTUREVideo interviews & promo films
Testimonials, leadership messages, recorded speeches and short promotional videos, with drone footage when it helps tell the story.
INTERVIEWS · PROMOS · DRONE02 / The reel
A look at our event & commercial work
Pick a category, then drag or swipe through the film strip. Tap any frame to see it bigger.
Drag, swipe or use the arrows · tap a frame to view
03 / The call sheet
Prefer texting? Try our interactive screen to start planning right away!
Check what you need, add a few details, and we'll have everything we need to put together a plan and a quote. Text it to us in one tap, or copy it into our contact form.
02 · The details
Where will the images live?
Timeline
03 · Your brief
Opens your texting app with everything filled in. Nothing sends until you hit send.
04 / How it works
How we work with your business
- FRAME 01
Discovery call
We talk through your goals, your audience and where the images and video will be used, then send a plan and a quote.
- FRAME 02
Shot list & plan
We build the shot list and timeline with you, and coordinate with your venue, AV and audio teams ahead of time.
- FRAME 03
Production day
Our team works quietly in the background, catching the big moments and the candid ones without getting in the way.
- FRAME 04
Edited & delivered
I personally edit your images and deliver full resolution files with a signed usage rights release, ready for web, social and print.
05 / Client signal · Google reviews
What our business & event clients say
4.9/5★★★★★Google rating
262 Google reviews
Read them on Google
Abby LineFOCUS LOCKED
Chris & his team were absolutely amazing to work with for an event we did back in May. He was very detailed and made sure to ask more than enough questions to cover everything. He provided soo many ground photos, drone photos, and a 30 minute video with the speeches from our day. He even was sure to contact the company who provided the sound system to make sure he could hook into it with his equipment for backup audio to capture everything. I will be hiring Chris & his team again when we have another large Grand Opening event. Absolutely Amazing! Great Job!
Ashley McGlauchlenFOCUS LOCKED
Not only do I have the privilege to work with Chris Withers Photography as our Corporate photographer at H. D. Smith, I was able to enjoy his beautiful photography for my engagement and wedding photos. My husband and I met with many photographers before selecting one for our wedding. We wanted someone who could capture our story, our personalities and the emotion. Chris blew other photographers out of the water during the first meeting, it was an easy choice for us. I would highly recommend Chris Withers Photography to any bride, family and corporate office.
Chris and Jessica are very easy to work with and always go above and beyond with all their photos. If you are looking for cheap, point and shoot photography, without much post processing love, I would not recommend them. BUT if you care for higher quality photos with a story and reason behind them, then Chris Withers Photography is for you.
Therese RomanelliFOCUS LOCKED
Chris and his team were amazing, they were friendly helpful and professional all in one. I was hesitant to hire any photographer for our event, but Chris and his team made the evening flow very smoothly. They were not in the way or intrusive at all. They managed to capture such beautiful moments during our very special evening. I would highly recommend Chris Withers and his team for any event you may have.
Holly ThompsonFOCUS LOCKED
I needed some professional photos for my psychotherapy business and had zero experience with this process. Jessica did an AMAZING job with my make-up and hair and Chris was BRILLIANT with the camera. The experience was fun and I ended up with gorgeous pictures.
Amie MeneghettiFOCUS LOCKED
If your looking for a power husband/wife team, you GET IT at Chris Withers Photography. His wife, Jessica did my makeup and she’s nothing short of a miracle worker and she put up with me without screaming!
As far as Chris goes, he is a wonderfully warm man with a sweet personality, who makes suggestions softly and kindly. If he can tame a tiger like me he can handle anything...and we had so much fun working together! I highly suggest you just call and talk to them today for any event. They will NOT disappoint!
06 / Questions
Event & commercial photography FAQ
The things planners, marketing teams and business owners ask us most. Still wondering? Just text us.
Q1What kinds of events do you photograph?
Conferences, corporate meetings, galas, fundraisers, grand openings, award nights, holiday parties and celebrations of every size. We've photographed everything from intimate dinners to packed ballrooms and stages.
Q2Can you do photos and video at the same event?
Yes. Chris Withers Photography is photo and film, so we can cover your event with photos, record speeches and interviews, and create a short promo video from the same day. We even coordinate with your audio team to capture clean sound.
Q3Do we get usage rights for our marketing?
Yes. Files are delivered in full resolution with a signed usage rights release, so you can use them on your website, social media, ads and print.
Q4Can you photograph headshots at our event or office?
Absolutely. We can set up a headshot station at your event or come to your office for team portraits, or your team can visit our Springfield studio. See our headshots page.
Q5Do you travel?
We're based in Springfield and regularly travel across Central Illinois, to St. Louis and nationally for business projects and events. Tell us where and when, and we'll put together a plan.
Q6What do you need from us before the event?
A run of show, the key people and moments we can't miss, any sponsors or signage to capture, and where the images will be used. Our call sheet above is a great place to start.
Q7How do we get a quote?
Build a brief with the call sheet and text it to us, call or text 217-638-7579, or send a message through our inquiry page. We'll follow up with a plan and a quote built around your goals.
07 / Service area
Event photographer for Springfield & Central Illinois
Events and commercial shoots in Springfield and all over Central Illinois, including Decatur, Peoria, Champaign and St. Louis. Planning something farther away? We travel nationally for business projects and events.
Home turf Within 30 miles
Springfield · Chatham · Sherman · Rochester · Riverton · Petersburg · Lincoln · Taylorville
Easy drive 30 to 60 miles
Jacksonville · Decatur
Road trip 60 to 100 miles
Peoria · Champaign · St. Louis
See the full map → · Farther than 100 miles? Let’s plan an adventure session.
08 / Let's do this
Let’s plan your next event or shoot
Tell us what's coming up and what you need. We'll send back a plan and a quote.