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Your senior year is an exciting milestone and what better way to commemorate this pivotal moment than with a personalized senior photo session? Whether you’re a seasoned pro in front of the camera or a little camera-shy, planning your senior session can bring up a lot of questions. That’s where I come in. As a […]

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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Sessions

Seniors

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I had such a great first senior session with Gabe! I say the first session because I am lucky enough to meet up with this handsome young man again this fall! One of the great things about being one of my senior reps, is I give those seniors the option to split their sessions into […]

Gabe’s Senior Session

Photography, Photography Tips, Seniors

Alayna Senior Session Parkersburg West Virginia with Lori Pickens Photography

It should seriously be illegal to be this pretty! I love Alayna more than I can even say. Her whole family, and especially her mama are incredibly special to me, and I have loved capturing several milestones and special memories for them over the years. It seems like just yesterday that I did Alayna’s Sweet […]

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Alayna’s Senior Session

Photography, Seniors

bayleigh's senior photo session in Parkersburg, WV.
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2022 Seniors about to walk the stage! Whether you are prepping for graduation or you are looking for inspiration for a soon-to-be graduate, this session will not disappoint. Meet Bayleigh! She is one of my 2022 seniors from Parkersburg High School. Bayleigh was such a sweet and fun personality and was up for all of […]

Bayleigh’s Senior Photo Session

Seniors

I am so excited to share some of my favorite images from Alec’s senior session. Alec goes to Ritchie County High School, so I was so happy to hear that his mom loved my work enough to drive him all the way to Parkersbug to have me photograph him. Alec has a sweet, easy-going personality, […]

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Alec’s Senior Session

Seniors

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You would never know it from all the beautiful images and gorgeous smile, but this session was cold. Taylor never once complained, never once looked shaken or honestly anything but absolutely stunning, even while standing in snow. Taylor is such a classic beauty and that really shown through with each capture.

Taylor’s Winter Senior Session

Seniors

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