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Professional Photography & Video for the People and Places of the West Virginia Mountains 

Commercial · Action Sports · Tourism · Real Estate · Portraits · Weddings

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Professional Photography & Video for the People and Places of the West Virginia Mountains 

Commercial · Action Sports · Tourism · Real Estate · Portraits · Weddings

Commercial · Action Sports · Tourism · Real Estate · Portraits · WeddingsCommercial · Action Sports · Tourism · Real Estate · Portraits · WeddingsCommercial · Action Sports · Tourism · Real Estate · Portraits · Weddings
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Testimonials

Sam Kniery — Community Outreach Manager, Mon Forest Towns Tourism Partnership

Sunset over a small town with a river and misty hills.

 "Wildhare Media was a wonderful partner during the development of our Mon Forest Towns regional asset library. While the project spanned several months across dozens of locations throughout our 8 counties, Wildhare brought the same level of dedication and experience to each photoshoot, helping our communities put their best foot forward. They [Wildhare] also did an excellent job with our models- balancing when to pose, when to capture natural moments, and when to give our younger talent a break.” 

Josh Nease — Executive Director, Mon Forest Towns Partnership

 "Producing a digital asset library for 12 towns across the region is no easy task. From coordination with 12 towns to getting the shots that matter in each community, Kurt made things easy. The towns and our organization pull from that library regularly for both print and digital marketing. I'd recommend Wildhare Media to any organization that wants artistic, diverse, and meaningful photos and videos for their community or region." 

Alison and Reiko Moyer

Alison and Reiko Moyer

Alison and Reiko Moyer

Family enjoying a sunny day outdoors with dogs by a lake and colorful autumn trees.

 "Basically all my favorite photos are taken by Kurt. He always manages to get the shot, even when my three kids aren't cooperating. He is our only photographer now." 

Kayley and Chris

Alison and Reiko Moyer

Alison and Reiko Moyer

Newlywed couple sharing a joyful moment in a forest.

 "Simply authentic! Kurt went above and beyond to capture our precious moment in time. He scouted out a special route of perfect landscapes prior to the wedding — seamless and relaxed." 

Photo Gallery

    Video Production

    Snowshoe Mountain Resort — Brand Commercial

     Resort marketing content shot on location at Snowshoe Mountain, WV. Aerial and ground-level production. 

    Collaboration with Cory Wright

    Shane Meade — Music Video

     

    Full music video production shot on location in St. John. Creative direction, cinematography, and editing.

    Davis Trust Company — Brand Commercial

     Commercial spot for a West Virginia financial institution. Corporate storytelling built for broadcast and digital. 

    Jessa & Dylan — Wedding Film

     A full-day wedding captured at Snowshoe Mountain. Ceremony, portraits, and reception — edited into a cinematic highlight film. 

    Red Bull Bike — "Last Chair, First Run" (Contributing Cinematographer)

     MTB and snowboard action filmed at Snowshoe Mountain for Red Bull Bike's YouTube channel. Selected shots contributed to this production alongside the Red Bull crew. 108K views. 

    About Wildhare Media

    Kurt Schachner, CPP

    Certified Professional Photographer · Videographer · FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot in West Virginia


    Kurt is a native of the Pittsburgh area who fell in love with the West Virginia mountains and decided to make it his home. For over a decade, he has been based in Pocahontas County, where he serves as the Marketing Digital Media Producer at Snowshoe Mountain Resort.


    His work has graced the covers of Highland Outdoors and Blue Ridge Outdoors, as well as being featured in Freehub Magazine's West Virginia Trails edition.


    This unique combination of insider access, mountain fluency, and a CPP credential—held by fewer than 30,000 photographers worldwide—forms the foundation of Wildhare Media.  Kurt specializes in commercial campaigns, action sports, tourism content, real estate, weddings, events, and portraits.  If it happens in the WV mountains, he knows how to capture it.


    What motivates him to stay behind the camera is a simple truth: photography connects people to places in a way nothing else can. Whether it’s a brand campaign, a wedding, or a family portrait against a breathtaking mountain backdrop, Kurt's goal remains the same—to create lasting memories that hold significance for years to come. 

    Kurt Schachner CPP — Certified Professional Photographer credential issued by the Professional Photo

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