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Hire the Beard Contact your Springfield, IL wedding & portrait photographer

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    Hire the Beard · Springfield, IL · Est 2009

    Ready to hire the beard?

    Hi, I'm Chris, the bearded guy behind the camera. I picked up a camera in 2009 and never really put it down, and somewhere along the way Jess and I realized the best part isn't the pictures, it's the people we get to know. Couples who trust us with the biggest day of their lives, families who let us into a little piece of their story, seniors just figuring out who they're becoming. Every one of those moments still means the world to us, and we'd be honored to be part of yours.

    Tell us a little about what you're planning below and we'll reply personally, usually within a few hours, with availability and pricing.

    And yes, the beard comes to every session

    • 4.9★Google rating
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    • 2009Established

    01 / Say hello

    Let's start with a simple conversation

    Weddings, senior portraits, families, headshots or events. Share a few details and we'll take it from there.

    Rather text? 217.638.7579

    02 / What happens next

    After you hit send

    1. FRAME 01

      We read it personally

      Your message comes straight to Chris and Jess, and we'll get back to you, usually within a few hours.

    2. FRAME 02

      A quick call

      We'll set up a relaxed call to talk through your date, your ideas and the story you want to tell.

    3. FRAME 03

      Your date is yours

      Once it feels right, a simple agreement and retainer reserve your date, and we start planning together.

    03 / Rather talk?

    Text or call anytime

    Not a fan of forms? Send us a text and we'll take it from there.

    217.638.7579

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