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About Lori Pickens Photography
Lori Pickens Photography is a wedding photographer serving couples across the Charleston area from Parkersburg. Beyond wedding photographers, the business also offers wedding videographers — a range that can simplify vendor coordination. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding videographer in Charleston
How much does a wedding videographer cost in Charleston?
Wedding films in Charleston typically run $1,200 to $2,500 for core coverage — usually a highlight film plus ceremony coverage — with premium packages adding full features, drone work, and same-day edits. Confirm film length, delivery time, and music licensing in writing.
Do we really need both a photographer and videographer?
They capture different things: photos are how you'll display the day; film is how you'll relive it — voices, vows, toasts, movement. Many couples who skip video name it their biggest regret; if budget forces a choice, consider a shorter film package over none.
How does Lazo rank wedding videographers in Charleston?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near Lori Pickens Photography
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Tall Oaks Event Center | 1.2 mi |
| Parkersburg Art Center | 1.6 mi |
| Grand Pointe Conference and Reception Center | 1.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from Lori Pickens Photography to each venue listed on Lazo.
Charleston weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in April, May, June, August, September, October. The driest months are August, September, October.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44° | 26° | 26% | 4:50 PM | 5:30 PM |
| Feb | 48° | 29° | 28% | 5:28 PM | 6:04 PM |
| Mar | 57° | 35° | 30% | 6:58 PM | 7:33 PM |
| Apr | 69° | 44° | 28% | 7:27 PM | 8:03 PM |
| May | 76° | 53° | 30% | 7:53 PM | 8:31 PM |
| Jun | 83° | 62° | 28% | 8:12 PM | 8:51 PM |
| Jul | 86° | 66° | 28% | 8:10 PM | 8:49 PM |
| Aug | 85° | 64° | 21% | 7:44 PM | 8:20 PM |
| Sep | 80° | 57° | 19% | 6:59 PM | 7:34 PM |
| Oct | 69° | 45° | 21% | 6:12 PM | 6:48 PM |
| Nov | 57° | 36° | 21% | 4:34 PM | 5:13 PM |
| Dec | 48° | 30° | 25% | 4:25 PM | 5:07 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Charleston Yeager Airport (3.1 mi from Charleston). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Charleston.
Getting to Charleston
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| CRW Yeager Airport | 3 mi | 5 min |
| BKW Raleigh County Memorial Airport | 48 mi | 1 hr 10 min |
| CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport | 132 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus | 133 mi | 2 hr 50 min |
| Cincinnati | 164 mi | 3 hr 20 min |
| Pittsburgh | 169 mi | 3 hr 30 min |
| Cleveland | 218 mi | 4 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central Charleston; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 3009 Murdoch Ave Ste A, Parkersburg, WV 26101, USA
- Where
- Parkersburg · 65 miles north of central Charleston
- Listed under
- Wedding Videographers · Wedding Videographers
- In Charleston
- One of 80 wedding videographers we list · 7 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (304) 482-8693
- Website
- Visit site
From Lori Pickens Photography's website
“Wedding & portrait photographer serving greater West Virginia for couples & families wanting a high-end experience.”loripickens.com
- Style, in their words
- Fine art, Candid, Timeless
- In business since
- 2010
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Around Parkersburg
- Nearest venue
- Tall Oaks Event Center, 1.2 mi
- Venues within 10 mi
- 13 wedding venues
- Wedding Photographers nearby
- 7 within 3 mi, 13 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 10 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Vienna, Belpre, Davisville
Distances are straight-line from Lori Pickens Photography; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Charleston.
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