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*** please reach out to us via the Contact page of our website: https://theoberports.com/contact

Hello! We’re Emily & Bobby.

We’re married West Virginia wedding and portrait photographers based in Charleston, WV. Documenting people thoughtfully & artfully is our jam. In our free time we love visiting Cape Cod, going to the grocery store (yes, really), and showering our two cats with affection.


Services Offered
We specialize in wedding and portrait photography. We're inspired by our home state of West Virginia, and we strive to use the beautiful mountain state as a backdrop to tell your love story. As a team we utilize natural light and genuine emotions to create stunning photographs that are inspired by classic films. We allow your wedding day and photography session to unfold naturally, capturing candid moments and natural emotion as it happens organically during your celebration. All wedding packages include varying hours of wedding day coverage, high-resolution digital files, slideshow preview, and an online gallery of photos. What we offer:

  • Two photographers/wedding wizards (for the price of one!)
  • Engagement sessions
  • Albums
  • Sneak peek galleries
  • Photo timeline planning
  • Print boxes
  • Rehearsal dinner coverage
  • Additional hours
  • Destination weddings
  • Woman-owned
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Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the starting price?

2nd Shooter
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Digital Files

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

2nd Shooter
Add'l Hours
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
Multi. Locations
One Event / Day
Slideshow
Albums
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

What primary photographic style do you identify with?

Contemporary
Natural
Photojournalism

What photography services do you offer?

Additional Hours
Destination / Travel
Engagement Shoot
High-Res Images
One Event / Day
Second Shooter
Wedding Portraits

What photography items do you offer?

Albums
Canvas
Digital Files
Flush Mount
Prints

Reviews of The Oberports

Hannah
Hannah Sent on 12/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Easily the BEST decision we made for our wedding

tl;dr we're obsessed with the Oberports and want them to photograph every event ever from now on!

My wife and I had two priorities in looking for photographers: we wanted pictures that felt like us, capturing all the color and energy of our wedding, and we wanted photographers that would fit in seamlessly with our people and be easy and fun to spend the day with. The Oberports were truly perfect. Emily and Bobby are absolute artists -- throughout our engagement shoot and wedding day, we loved watching them play off each other, looking for new angles and effects and taking inspiration from our environment. Their love for what they do and their genuine interest in the couples they work with is so evident in every picture they take.

On our wedding day, Emily and Bobby were absolute lifesavers. They had generously helped us to create our wedding day timeline and on the day, they kept us totally on track. We were able to enjoy ourselves and experience the wedding we'd planned while still having plenty of time for portraits, and they captured so many magical candid moments. They made us and all of our guests feel relaxed and comfortable, and they brought professionalism and a sense of humor in equal measure. They're also just super cool people; we never wanted them to leave!

Our full photo gallery is absolutely f**king breathtaking. We literally get complements on our photographers more than on the wedding itself (and we wouldn't have it any other way)! They captured our energy and the energy of our guests so thoroughly; every picture feels alive and full of joy and motion. I don't know how they do what they do but they are the absolute best and we truly can not imagine our wedding without them. 10000/10 recommend.
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Jessi Sent on 08/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing team! Highly recommend

The Oberports are top notch in every way. If you are looking for a documentary/storytelling style look no further! They are highly skilled at capturing raw moments with creativity. Their passion for photography, art and people shine through their work! We are still in awe at our weddings photos, and look at them time and time again. The Oberports are amazing communicators, professional, kind, talented, caring, funny and so much FUN! They made the entire day such a breeze and the whole process was so easy and light. They make sure you can enjoy your day while still getting high quality, amazing photos that last a lifetime. We are so pleased, and highly recommend them!
J
Jake Sent on 06/30/2023
5 out of 5 rating

One art, please!

If you're into creative and artsy photography, then hire the Oberports! Emily and Bobby like to joke that their customers ask them for "one art, please!", and that's exactly what they delivered for us. The photos were everything we hoped for and more. My brother, who doesn't give compliments lightly, called the photos "absolutely phenomenal". Besides making brilliant art, Emily and Bobby have such a delightfully positive attitude that you'll see throughout all of their communication. Everything is fun and happy and they really make you feel special as the bride and groom. They traveled to DC for our wedding and we're so lucky they did!
K
Kristen Sent on 08/24/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Easy peazy professionals

Choose this couple! They are true artists and they know how to produce beautiful images for your big day. They have the experience to know what looks good and what doesn't. Because they are a team, you get unique angles of every moment during the ceremony and reception. Super cool couple. Book them.
Margaret
Margaret Sent on 08/22/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Best Experience with the Oberports!

Emily and Bobby are the BEST! In short, they are professional, communicative, beautiful artists, and so, so helpful. We moved to WV last summer, and our original wedding plans were postponed. We still wanted to get married in a mini-ceremony. Once I saw their photos at Dolly Sods, I knew it (the location and them as photographers) was exactly what we wanted. They helped immensely with their elopement guides online, and the entire wedding day went extremely smoothly. We printed so many of the photos (and probably could have printed more! So amazing!) They will be photographing our newborn in a couple short weeks. So excited for the photos!
Ryan
Ryan Sent on 08/08/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Could not have asked for a better photography team!

We recently worked with the Oberports for both our engagement and wedding photos. We could not be more ecstatic with the results! Their work is flawless. We continue to get comments about how good the photos are, and they definitely captured the energy, spirit and heart of both our engagement and our wedding. They are also super easy to work with. They have a knack for being there for all of the great opportunity shots – including when our daughter took it upon herself to grab the mic from the DJ and bust out a karaoke song on our big day. Their images of this and countless other moments are priceless, and we are so thankful that we have them. - Ryan and Mary Poquette
Megan
Megan Sent on 09/16/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Photos & Excellent Experience

If you have the option, book The Oberports. This was the easiest and best decision we made while planning our wedding. They were extremely easy and wonderful to work with even during the ever-changing circumstances of 2020. We were greatly appreciative of their patience as we were deciding what to do since our original wedding plan was no longer an option.
The photographs are phenomenal, and the way they capture moments as they happen naturally is truly beautiful. They took our engagement photos earlier in the summer and those, too, are amazing. BONUS: they can also capture really fun photos of your three/four-legged family members! I am so grateful we will be able to look back on these pictures for years to come and be reminded of this special time in our lives. If you are looking for a team to photograph your life’s big moments, you cannot go wrong with The Oberports.
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Shawnee Sent on 09/05/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The Oberports are the best of the best! I cannot even begin to describe what a phenomenal job Emily and Bobby did on our wedding day.

The Oberports are the best of the best! I cannot even begin to describe what a phenomenal job Emily and Bobby did on our wedding day.

Hiring Emily and Bobby was the BEST DECISION we made when planning our wedding. When you hire The Oberports, you invest in your future. Because they capture genuine moments, you receive not only brilliant pictures, but wonderful memories. It has been almost a year since our wedding, and I am STILL finding new favorite pictures from our big day. When I look at the pictures, I have no problem remembering how I felt at that very moment.

Emily and Bobby are extremely talented and professional. They always made sure we knew what to expect during all the stages of planning and during our wedding. I wish we would have had that same level of communication with some of our other vendors! We felt incredibly comfortable with them throughout the entire day. It felt like we were hanging out with old friends and it just felt natural.

The Oberports are so incredibly kind. When we were on our minimoon, I began thinking about the whirlwind of our wedding day. After a conversation with a family member, I became worried that I did not get a picture with just my Mom. I could not think of a time when it was just the two of us. I began to panic and quickly became inconsolable. My husband emailed them to see if they could remember whether there was a picture of just my mom and I. Within minutes, they sent a reply with screenshots of multiple pictures to assure me that they did get them! They remembered how important family pictures were to us and made sure that it happened. I am forever grateful for that.

I cannot stress enough how much we appreciate these two! Trust me that hiring them is the best move you could make!
M
Makayla Sent on 04/14/2020
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely no regrets

I don’t exactly know where to start, from beginning to end-Emily & Bobby have been phenomenal.

Their kind & easy going approach, made all of the photos on our wedding day way less stressful than I expected. They preserved our wedding day, in beautiful shots. They made me laugh when I felt like crying & they knew our venue like the back of their hand & worked in areas with the best light. They worked around an emotional & somewhat exhausted bride easily. They weren’t invasive but even from the previews, got shots we didn’t even expect to have. They also are the champs of group photos.

I can’t begin to express how thankful my husband and I are for these two. We got married right before the outbreak, and if there is anything I can say for anyone whose considering booking for your upcoming wedding or having to reschedule: they’re worth every penny.
J
Jenna Sent on 03/09/2020
5 out of 5 rating

The best!

So very happy that we went with the Oberports! I used to be a photographer and have a good eye for detail and an understanding of quality imagery, which made finding a wedding photographer I’d really be happy with a little more of a challenge. Emily and Bobby fit the bill. Aside from talented and creative, they are personable, patient, thorough, and focused on what’s best for you on your day. The images they produced for us were just beyond what we even expected. They captured not only the moments of the day, but the meaningfulness and emotions behind it. That takes talent! They’re the best of the best and make the experience wonderful. And we’re forever grateful!
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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2021 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2020 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2018 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2014 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2013 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2012 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2011 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
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The Oberports frequently asked questions

The Oberports includes the following photography services in the starting price:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Digital Files
The Oberports includes the following photography services in their most popular wedding package:
  • 2nd Shooter
  • Add'l Hours
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • Multi. Locations
  • One Event / Day
  • Slideshow
  • Albums
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
The Oberports offers the following photography styles:
  • Contemporary
  • Natural
  • Photojournalism
The Oberports offers the following photography services for weddings:
  • Additional Hours
  • Destination / Travel
  • Engagement Shoot
  • High-Res Images
  • One Event / Day
  • Second Shooter
  • Wedding Portraits
The Oberports offers the following photography materials for weddings:
  • Albums
  • Canvas
  • Digital Files
  • Flush Mount
  • Prints
The Oberports is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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