Springfield, IL Wedding Photographer & Videographer
Serving Central Illinois, St. Louis, and beyond!
Chris Withers Photography & Film is a Springfield, Illinois wedding photographer and videographer team creating timeless, cinematic wedding photography and videography. We blend real candid moments with magazine-worthy portraits across Central Illinois, St. Louis, and beyond. Chris and Jessica keep it relaxed, guide you when needed, and capture your story.
Your wedding isn’t just another gig or side hustle to us, it’s our passion and your priceless memories. Many studios often take on too many weddings and outsource the editing to random editors to hit deadlines. If you expect more, we invite you to continue reading.
We reserve a limited number of weddings each year. This allows Chris to personally edit every wedding and ensure your gallery is authentic to his vision and style. Don't settle for quick presets, filters or risk random editors doing it for a paycheck. Your memories deserve more. You deserve more.
The experience you deserve
With over 15 years of experience, Chris also teaches photography in the Central Illinois area. As a husband-and-wife team, Chris and Jessica care about the whole experience—not just the photos. They’ll help you build a smooth, realistic timeline and avoid the common stress triggers that happen when you aren’t prepared or guided through the day.
You can also rest easy knowing they shoot on Sony professional bodies with G Master lenses. Your images will look incredible whether you share them online or hang large, beautiful prints in your home. That’s worth considering if you want to do more than post them on Instagram.
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What you get with Chris & Jess
Chris Withers
Owner | Lead Photographer
Jessica Withers
Wife | Lead Everything Else
- Chris and Jessica as your lead team (no random photographers), plus our reliable assistants (as needed), to keep everything running smoothly
- Stunning online gallery of high-resolution digital images ready to download
- A complimentary engagement session (so you can feel confident in front of the camera before the wedding)
- Dual memory recording to guarantee your images are never lost or corrupted
After your wedding, you’ll receive a beautiful sneak peek within the first week, followed by a polished final gallery. You will also receive clear, personal communication from Chris throughout the editing process—he values your opinion on overall look and tone of your portfolio.
You will also be sent an exclusive list of amazing add-on options that can elevate your wedding experience.
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Invest in you
Win a fun-filled engagement session valued at $500! If you love authentic moments with a polished, elevated look, this is for you. Giveaway ends February 20th. Tap continue to learn more about what’s included and how to join!
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I recommend Chris and Jessica to anyone looking to be a product of timeless and breathtaking photos. I requested that my fiancé and I had our engagement session as the sun rose on our four year anniversary. Without hesitation, Chris and Jessica agreed, and now we have photos to drool over for a lifetime. The best part? This is just the beginning of our work with them. It truly would have been a mistake if we did not choose Chris and Jessica. Their amazing reviews are not an exaggeration- they are THE REAL DEAL for expert photography in the state of Illinois. ❤️
Taylor & Nikoli
Chris and Jessica are so much more than your run of the mill wedding photographer talent. They become your family while capturing the moments you will treasure for a lifetime. Their creativity and ability to catch the little moments is beyond compare. Our journey with them began in 2014 for an engagement session, and has transitioned to wedding photos, newborn shoots, and annual family (of 5) sessions. Our family has grown along with their business but they still provide the same caring attention to detail and beautiful art year after year. I’m so grateful we hired them so many years ago! And you will be too!
Connie & Justin
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
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