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Morgantown, WV Photographer

Morgantown | Bridgeport | Charleston | Parkersburg

Rich & timeless West virginia portraiture

a gorgeous woman with long red hair in a white dress sits under green trees
a toddler boy in a puffer vest sits on a wooden bridge with a stuffed rabbit beside him
Family and friends pose for a portrait with their WVU graduate outside Woodburn Hall in Morgantown, WV
baby girl in a fluffy pink tutu sits in the grass under a pastel arch of flowers
a senior student in a plaid shirt and a band tee poses on a bridge in downtown Morgantown
maternity portrait of husband and wife
young woman in a lace dress with arm crutches stands among bright autumn leaves
newborn boy swaddled in a basket in Morgantown, WV
grandparents pose with their grandchildren with beautiful fall leaves in the background
Family with three boys poses on a large rock in front of the river
new parents hold their baby and kiss her head; black and white image
a woman cuddles her orange and white kitten
a couple pose and smile for a portrait on a pier with fall foliage in the background
a newborn baby boy lies on a dark green cloth, cradled in his parents' hands
new parents sit on their couch at home with their newborn baby
a woman in a long orange dress stands in the grass in front of a lake
three siblings pose for a picture on a bench with silly faces
black and white closeup of newborn baby's feet

Life flies by and memories fade.

I capture artful portraiture

so you can hold on to these precious moments for a lifetime.


Welcome to the beginning of your perfect photo session...

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A thousand details must be orchestrated to create the perfect portrait session-- and when you place your portraits in my hands, you have a devoted, experienced professional in your corner to make your portrait experience a breeze from start to finish.


Those images you're dreaming of? I can't wait to hear all about them so I can make them happen. Not sure what your ideal session looks like? I can help with that too!

I'm so glad you're here.

Take a look around, and then reach out to me when you're ready to get started planning your perfect session together!

Kind Words

Kind Words

“Laura was absolutely amazing to work with, she was great with her contact, scheduling, and planning. She did her research and made the session so fun! I have never felt so comfortable and relaxed. Laura is amazing at what she does and a complete professional all while feeling like family!”

—Annie W.

father and daughter embrace and smile at the camera
handsome boy leaning against a tree
a mother and her two teenage daughters embrace
A bride walks down the aisle with her father
a little girl in a ruffly pink ball gown sits alone in an empty stadium
a little boy in a blue and yellow plaid shirt leans against a tree
two toddler siblings hold hands
a curly-haired little boy swings on a fence and laughs
a little girl with a pink flower in her hair sits in the glow of the sun
a family with three little boys poses for a portrait in front of a lake
mother and daughter walk hand in hand through the grass
school-age sister and brother make each other laugh
closeup of a newborn baby's face and hands
a family with teenage children sit in the autumn woods for a portrait
a couple hugs and laughs with fall leaves in the background
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laura.m.priestley@gmail.com
Morgantown | Bridgeport | Parkersburg | Charleston