Lori Pickens Photography

Name: Lori Pickens Photography
Address: 457 Smitherman Road, Washington, WV, 26181, US
Telephone: +13044828693

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Lori Pickens is an on-location and studio photographer, specializing in families, newborn, seniors

Lori Pickens is an on-location and studio photographer, specializing in maternity, birth, newborn, baby, children, teens, couples, weddings and family photography. www.loripickens.com

Email: photography{at}loripickens.com to book your session.

11/10/2026

“What if my baby won’t sleep during newborn pictures?”

First, take a breath. Your baby doesn’t need to arrive ready to sleep on command! 🤍

Feeding, comforting, and settling take time, and I make room for that. If your little one is awake, we can work with what they’re comfortable giving us—including those sweet open eyes.

Some sleepy poses depend on how baby settles, so we’ll adjust rather than force a particular photograph. You aren’t responsible for making your newborn perform.

Send this to an expecting mom who’s worrying about how pictures will go. My Parkersburg studio sessions follow your baby’s needs.

11/09/2026

Your favorite senior outfit doesn’t have to be fancy.

A familiar piece that fits well and feels comfortable can photograph beautifully. The setting, light, and direction help give the portrait its finished look.

When I plan senior sessions for families in Parkersburg, Vienna, and the surrounding area, I help think through those pieces together. You don’t have to solve the wardrobe and location questions separately.

Save this for the day you start choosing outfits.

11/09/2026

Ever wonder why I ask you to move just one step during senior pictures? 📸

Sometimes that little change puts better light on your face or moves a distracting background out of the photograph. You shouldn’t have to think about all of that while figuring out what to do with your hands!

That’s where my 15 years behind the camera come in. I’ll watch the details and give you simple directions as we go.

What part of senior pictures feels most intimidating: posing, outfits, or picking a location? I’d love to help.

11/08/2026

You belong in your baby’s newborn photographs.

It’s easy to think you’ll step in front of the camera once you feel more rested or more like yourself. This early relationship is worth remembering while it’s still new.

At my Parkersburg studio, I guide the small details so you don’t have to arrive knowing how to hold a pose. A few quiet photographs together can become an important part of your family’s story.

Share this with a new parent who needs the reminder.

11/07/2026

Maternity pics? More like main character energy unlocked. 🔓 The vibe was very much: bump on point, glow activated. Ready for your glow-up? Book your spot now!

11/07/2026

You bring the cute outfit. I’ll handle the “what do I do with my hands?” 🍂✨

You don’t need modeling experience to have senior photos you LOVE. I’ll guide you through the poses, give you little ways to move, and hype you up along the way. Your job? Show up ready to have fun. 🤎

For the girls planning senior pictures in Parkersburg, Marietta, or anywhere in the Mid-Ohio Valley—let’s create something that feels like YOU.

Class of 2027: DM PHOTOS and let’s start planning your session! 📸

11/07/2026

A newborn gallery can be soft without every photograph looking the same.

Different textures and thoughtful framing give us variety while keeping the overall feeling gentle. I consider how the images will work together as well as how each one stands on its own.

For Parkersburg newborn sessions, that planning happens behind the scenes so parents can keep their choices simple. You can share what you love and let me help connect the details.

11/07/2026

“What do I need to bring for newborn pictures?” 🤍

You don’t need to shop for a whole collection of props before reaching out! We’ll talk about the look you love and any meaningful item you’d like included, then I’ll help you understand what to bring for your session.

Think about what will keep your baby comfortable, too. Feeding and settling breaks are part of the experience, and you’re welcome to ask questions before your appointment.

Expecting a baby around Parkersburg or the Mid-Ohio Valley? Message me, and we can start with the basics. You don’t need every detail figured out first!

11/06/2026

Senior pictures don’t need a different outfit for every photograph.

A favorite look can work in more than one way when we change the light, framing, and direction. A few well-chosen outfits often give us more room to enjoy the session.

After 15 years photographing in the Mid-Ohio Valley, I’ve learned to plan for useful variety. We can create portraits with different moods without turning your bag into a traveling closet.

Save this before you pack for senior pictures.

11/06/2026

A pretty field is only part of the location decision.

Before I suggest a spot, I’m thinking about light, access, background distractions, and how your outfit will photograph there. The place needs to work for the portrait we’re making.

After 15 years photographing around Parkersburg and the Mid-Ohio Valley, I know that a familiar setting can offer something different when we use it thoughtfully.

Save this for the location-planning part of your senior session.

Address

457 Smitherman Road
Washington, WV
26181

Telephone

+13044828693

Website

http://www.loripickens.com/

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