Photos by Chap

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We would like to simply say " Thank you" for visiting with us and considering us for your current or future Photography needs.

ime passes so very quickly. Over the years Chaps has been synonymous in bringing the finest photography to his clients throughout the Ohio Valley. A 'hometown' boy growing up in our community Chap has a "touch from the heart" for photos. His experience is proven, his finished treasures are a air loom of your legacy. Over 53 years of service to the Ohio valley.

he year is 1953, while I Love Lucy was the show to watch on black and white t.v., the brownie camera was in almost every home in America, Mr. Harry Holbert, Chap's father started a family journey launching Holb-Art Service. Offering to the public a professional service with the highest of ethics and standards. Mr. Harry Holbert's Love for people and his students was well known and

Mr. Holbert was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1982.

That legacy continues today with the same 'love' of people. Offering a unequal value in every portrait and photo Chap takes which goes far beyond the value of money.

he name was changed to Chap's Photography in 1967.

As a family owned and operated Christian business we strive to offer to you our valued friends and customers more than just another photography service. We believe in quality at a reasonable price. They say " a picture paints a thousand words" and as such we believe that our services offer you more than just another picture. With both indoor and outdoor studio's we can create for you a unique setting for your lifetime treasures.

hough times have changed indeed from electronics, Internet and communication, our photography equipment also has changed with the years. We use Fuji digital equipment to offer you the latest in quality digital pictures. But the equipment is not the most important thing that we can offer you....it is why you can be sure that allowing Chap to serve you and your needs that the result will be more than just another picture. A Photo by Chap is your picture from the heart. [ what to know about Mr. Chap Holbert]

eniors are pecial..... High School Senior students should not pay more than they can afford for their pictures.
hat is why we do not have a set package for seniors. We like you to customize your own package the way you want it. You can purchase just one picture if you desire, yes just one print. There is never a push for you to purchase pictures we are hear to serve you. It is plain and simple.. it is up to you. Save the money you would have spent elsewhere for your college.

We get quite busy during the summer months, so we recommend that you call for your appointment early. We have a large multi-background studio and a outdoor portrait park on the studio grounds. For those who would like to go out to their favorite location for a portrait, we travel too. We do not charge for retouching acne, or blemishes.

reviews are only available for 30 days online.

he online proofs are not the quality of the actual photo. we recommend that make arrangements to visit our studio and inspect your photos.

hese are just a sample of your photos, for your confidence.

Portraits by Chap his area is for clients only that have already had photos taken. Contact us for your password to view your pictures.

If you would like Chap to create a unique Senior Photo or portrait for you, please use our contact form click here.

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chaps mission statement History and timeline of photography and the camera hoto Archives

Notice: Internet pictures are optimized for faster load times. Sometimes the full quality of the picture is not show exactly as the portrait. We invite you to visit our studio to see the original portrait.

The arms of a angel [Click to see enlarged photo]

Professional Photography

Special Events and Special Projects- Cd projects and other music and video photos, Live performaces

Portraits by Chap

Weddings Archive 1 For that Big Day, let Chap document it with photos from the heart.

Weddings Archive 2

Portraits Express yourself in a portrait by Chap. Working with you in every detail to make it a lasting legacy.

Organization Portraits

Family From group pictures the family pet Chap takes the time to make your photo a lasting treasure for generations.

Graduations/ Senior Pictures Photos with you in mind and what you want for this lifetime achievement. More senior portraits

Indoor studio portrait
Outdoor portraits
Group Photos [Wheeling Hospitals Residency 2009]
Commercial From brochures to church directories, you can be sure that when your project uses Chap's photography your project will stand out above the rest.
Working with those who help others Chap has alway's been there for our community. Ohio Valley Jigsaw Puzzle Project is a 513 piece puzzle which is a ideal a great challenging puzzle of a collage of scenes of the Ohio Valley. These outstanding photos were taken by Chap. You may purchase one through the Faith in Action Program.

$49.95. This includes up to four changes of clothing. And for those of you who like the outdoors we have an outdoor studio and if you combine it with the indoor sitting it is only $15. more.

Chaps Photography

108 Mt. Lebanon Drive
Wheeling, WV 26003

Wheeling, West Virginia 26003

If you like what you see here, give us a call for an appointment at
304-232-0125
Chapsphoto@aol.com

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