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Lori Pickens

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If you are ready to say “I Do” in style, Charleston, WV, awaits with a selection of top-tier wedding venues set against the picturesque mid-Ohio Valley. Charleston’s versatile settings range from enchanting rustic barns—perfect for that country chic vibe—to sophisticated riverside locales where elegance meets the serenity of the Kanawha River. The city prides itself […]

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Say “I Do” in Style: Top Wedding Venues in Charleston, WV

Venues, Weddings

A doctor carefully examines a young boy while another boy sits nearby and the two boys joyfully watch the doctor.
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Hello fellow parents and Parkersburg locals! As a mom of three (yes, including a dynamic twin duo), a family photographer, and a lifelong resident of our beautiful Parkersburg, WV, I’ve been around the block a few times when it comes to finding the perfect pediatrician. Navigating the world of healthcare for our little ones can […]

Best Pediatricians in Parkersburg, WV

Children, Families, Local, Parkersrburg

Spring Family Portraits I just loved this spring session. Little Miss G was the absolute sweetest thing. She was all smiles and just so easygoing. She is quite smitten with her daddy. Couples Portraits At some point in each family session, I like to steal the adults away for a few shots of their own. […]

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Spring session with a Family of Three | South Parkersburg

Children, Families

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When Michelle found out that her sweet husband was being deployed, again, she knew she wanted to get some family photos before he left. They are just the sweetest family, and I immediately reached out to her and said we would make this happen before he had to leave. This is the fourth time Jeremiah […]

The Moyers Family

Families

I took Haven over to the studio to capture her two year old milestone session. I feel like she has grown up so much since turning 2. She is one tiny bundle of spunk and sass these days, and I just love her to pieces. Simple setups are one of my favorite things to do […]

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Haven’s 2-Year-Old Session in the Studio

Children

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Joselyn and I planned this session for months. Her fiancé is here in town for work, and Joselyn booked an engagement session with me because she loved my work and was so excited to capture some West Virginia hills in your photos. She was only going to be in town for one weekend, which meant […]

Joselyn and Trevor’s Engagement Session

adults, Engagement

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