One of the most significant advantages of drone wedding photography is its aesthetic appeal. From panoramic overhead shots of the entire wedding to intimate close-ups of the couple against a stunning backdrop, drones offer endless creative possibilities. Charlottesville, Virginia, boasts numerous unique wedding venues, each offering spectacular aerial photo opportunities. These venues are especially stunning with the breathtaking backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Wedding venues range from vineyards and wineries to mansions and estates, rustic barns to classy hotels, and so many more. These distinctive photos add depth and drama, which create unforgettable memories.

I love when my couples and I find fun ways to get creative with the drone. One of my couples requested a creative sparkler exit photo, so I used the drone to capture their sparkler send-off at Pippin Hill! Another couple was willing to lie down in the middle of their garden wedding venue to showcase the amazing colors of the sky. On another occasion, we used the drone to capture a 360-degree picture that was converted to ‘little world mode.’ The photo made it look like the couple was getting married on top of the world. The dynamic and artistic quality of drone shots adds an element of excitement and adventure to our photography and the experience our couples receive!

Drone wedding photography is a game-changer in the world of wedding photography. Its ability to capture stunning aerial perspectives, unique angles, and dynamic shots sets it apart as a truly innovative and exciting photography element. We are so proud to be able to offer this to our couples. For couples looking for a Charlottesville drone wedding photographer that will elevate their wedding photos to new heights, our drone photography is the perfect choice.

All Drone Wedding Photography by Aaron Watson Photography

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The history of aerial photography is absolutely fascinating to us. One of the more surprising facts we’ve learned is that aerial photography dates all the way back to the mid-19th century! From kites to hot air balloons, photographers used aerial pictures to illustrate popular cities, environmental disasters, and wartime. While we no longer use things like carrier pigeons to capture those shots and more, aerial photography has continued to grow as the decades passed and technology boomed.

Although going up in a plane to capture aerial shots remains commonplace and traditional, the popularity of the drone is completely changing the game of aerial photography. With new and exciting developments, the drone is becoming more accessible and affordable than ever. And the desire of having a bird’s-eye view of the world remains high! We are so fortunate to be a part of this new wave of commercial photography in the Charlottesville area, and being drone pilots has been a ton of fun! But, it definitely required a bit of practice and skill-acquisition on our part! We have truly captured some awe-inspiring images that we are so excited to share on the blog today.

We definitely have the best seat in the house as drone photographers in Charlottesville, Virginia. But, we would never want to keep these beautiful and magnificent images to ourselves, so we hope you enjoy these just as much as we do!

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Another unique aspect we’ve brought to our commercial photography is the utilization of a drone to photograph beautiful landscape and aerial photographs. Using a drone literally takes our photography to the next level, and is especially great for our commercial real estate clients. This allows us to provide a complete package with gorgeous pictures of every aspect of their property — interiors, exteriors, and aerial shots!

Lastly, we work with many of our clients to photograph headshots for their websites, social media platforms, and other marketing strategies, including Boar’s Head Inn, Keswick Hall, Culpeper Wood Preservers, and Zoom Cycle Fitness. In addition to offering the traditional headshots you think of on a white background, we love photographing compelling lifestyle headshots that capture an employee or business owner in their environment. These types of headshots tell a story for the viewers that help them make a connection with that brand or business.

Being commercial photographers definitely challenges us to be more creative, artistic, and inspiring — and we absolutely love it! We strive to create the perfect images for every client that we work with. We are looking forward to creating more partnerships with local businesses in the future, so please call or email us to schedule your next commercial photography session!

All Commercial Photography by Aaron Watson

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May 2018 Newsletter

We are excited for the newest installment of our monthly newsletter to keep you up to date with all the happenings here at Aaron Watson Photography!  To view our newsletter, click on the link above!

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We are excited for the newest installment of our monthly newsletter to keep you up to date with all the happenings here at Aaron Watson Photography!  To view our newsletter, click on our February Newsletter 2018 link!  If you are interested in subscribing to receive our future newsletters and stay in the loop, follow this Newsletter Subscription link and fill in your information!

Thanks for being a part of our Aaron Watson Photography family!

-Aaron, Lisa & Cassandra

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We think it’s so important to give back to the community, and it is always a great pleasure to help support local charities such as Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue! Their Have a Heart for Horses benefit on Valentine’s Day was a huge success, and we are so happy to have been a part of it! We not only photographed the festivities, but also donated a portrait session to their silent auction (which we were thrilled was a hot item of the night with many bids)! Valentine’s evening was filled with fun, dinner and drinks, dancing and a silent auction. We were thrilled to be among such great sponsors as Red Light Management, Love Canon, Harvest Moon Catering, King Family Vineyard, Starr Hill, Bold Rock and Pepsi. We wanted to share a sneak peek of the photos Aaron captured during the event! Thanks again to Hope’s Legacy for having us be a part of such a special event!

-Cassandra

Thank you to the beautiful ladies of the Hope’s Legacy committee who worked so hard to put on the wonderful event!

Look! We even got someone to take a photograph of the photographer! Aaron and Lisa had a wonderful time at the event! 

Event Photography by Aaron Watson Photography

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-Aaron, Whitney & Katherine

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Happy early Mother’s Day to all of you Amazing Moms!

Celebrate with a family portrait session for only $139 (a value of  $278)! $50 from each session will benefit the Pink Ribbon Polo Classic! 

Call 434.202.8031 (or email info@aaronwatsonphoto.com) by May 9th to reserve your session!

The Pink Ribbon Polo Classic, held at King Family Vineyards, is an amazing charity event supporting the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation and Every Woman’s Life. These organizations are aimed at battling breast cancer through research and awareness within our local area.

*Includes a weekday session within 20 miles of Charlottesville and an 8×10 photograph. Additional prints and products available for purchase a-la-carte. Terms and Conditions apply.

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We count it among one of our core values at Aaron Watson Photography to give back to the Charlottesville community and help support great causes! We are honored to be a sponsor for the second year in a row of the Pink Ribbon Polo Classic at King Family Vineyards! The event takes place on Father’s Day each year and will raise awareness and funding toward breast cancer research as well as provide free screening to many women in our area. Proceeds for the event go to the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation and Every Woman’s Life.

This year we are going even further though! To celebrate Father’s Day and Pink Ribbon Polo, THIS WEEK ONLY we are offering family portrait sessions for $95 and including an 8×10 photograph as well as a $50 Wall Portrait Credit (that is a value of over $300!) … AND for each portrait session sold this week we will add $50 to our yearly donation to the PRPC event!! Call 434.202.8031 (or email info@aaronwatsonphoto.com) by June 14th to reserve your session date and help us raise more money and awareness for this great cause and event!

We hope that you will join us this coming Sunday at King Family Vineyards, and be sure to come by our tent to say hello! Happy Father’s Day and thank you again for your support!

– Aaron & Brittany

 A very Special thanks to the amazing committee (pictured below) behind Pink Ribbon Polo!

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