Aaron Watson Photography

elt. We will travel for future sessions when possible for him to capture us with his lens. Bless this amazing man.

aphy. From the initial phone call to all that followed Aaron was nothing short of exceptional. Aaron and Lisa were true professionals, the booking process was seamless and well communicated. Aaron is truly a master behind the lens. His gift of beautifully capturing the biggest and smallest moments of the wedding were remarkable. Aaron and Lisa’s presence and style provided a welcomed ease during what could have been a stressful process. Aaron’s vision and ideas led to the most magical photos that would not otherwise have been possible. Aaron and Lisa worked closely with our wedding planner and videographer team to ensure that the best moments were not missed. His pricing is fair and the turnaround for sneak peeks was almost immediate. We can’t wait to see the rest of his amazing work. When looking to book your photographer, choose Aaron Watson Photography.

cations at our venue. What would be daunting for many felt easy for us because of Aaron's direction. We are already so happy with the photos we have and excited to see what else Aaron has captured. Aaron also capture scenes we couldn't think of ourselves bringing out the best of the venue and evening. Aaron and Lisa were extremely easy to work with and I cannot recommend them enough!

each moment whether it is a person's expression or the decor/details of the event. He was so knowledgeable about our wedding venue at Mount Ida and knew the best spots to take our bride/groom portraits. We also appreciated his flexibility and ability to readjust, especially when the timing of our events didn't always go according to plan. He ensured that we were stress-free all weekend long. The photos turned out absolutely stunning, and I hope we get to work with him again in the future!

re to work with. So grateful that he was available for our wedding. If he wasn't, we would have changed our wedding date. (but seriously we might have). Would give 100 stars if able to!!

d. Aaron is personable, knowledgeable, communicative, and did a great job creating the experience we wanted. We marked value at "5" because although they are not the cheapest, they are they best. The gallery on their website is 100% what you will get in person. He gets beautiful shots, and you don't want to miss out on those on your wedding day. We planned this from the other side of the country, never meeting in person or seeing the venue. I was raining and gray (not yet Spring) the morning of our ceremony and everything turned out perfectly. We would recommend him to anyone wanting a photographer. We could not be more pleased with the process, the experience and the results!

mless and fun experience! His attitude made us incredibly comfortable, which lead to gorgeous candid photos, as well as some natural-looking portraits / posed photos. He was easy to coordinate with and has continued to be responsive and helpful as we order framed photos from the shoot. If we were getting married in Charlottesville, we would 100% use Aaron for our wedding!!!

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on. Without a wedding planner for the day, he took the initiative to create a comprehensive wedding day timeline, going above and beyond to ensure every detail was considered. On the day of the wedding, both Aaron and his wife arrived promptly, showcasing an incredible synergy as a team. Their effective communication was evident throughout, contributing to the seamless flow of the day. One standout aspect was Aaron's commitment to getting to know each family member and member of the bridal party by name before the event. This personal touch not only demonstrated his attention to detail but also added a special element to his work. During the church ceremony, Aaron's meticulous preparation shone through as we breezed through grouped family photos. Despite unforeseen challenges, such as groomsmen arriving late or family leaving early from the church, Aaron's ability to improvise was commendable. He navigated these situations gracefully, ensuring that every requested photo pairing was captured. We also had the pleasure of choosing Aaron for our engagement photos, and once again, he delivered exceptional results. His post-session one-on-one meetings to review the photos showcased his commitment to client satisfaction and attention to individual preferences. Beyond his professional skills, Aaron's fun and friendly demeanor created a comfortable atmosphere for everyone involved. It's evident that he enjoys his work and goes the extra mile to make clients feel at ease. I cannot speak highly enough of Aaron Watson Photography. Their dedication, expertise, and personal touch exceeded our expectations. I wholeheartedly recommend them for any special occasion and look forward to the opportunity to work with them again for future life moments. They truly made our wedding day unforgettable.

a complete professional. He coordinated seamlessly with our planner and other vendors. Day of, he and Lisa were spot on in every way. We had fun, felt comfortable (even with my camera shy husband) and got all of the photos we wanted with plenty of time to enjoy our cocktail hour and other parts of the wedding day. Aaron is very communicative and timely in responses and sharing photos. The photos themselves are just stunning. My family and friends were all blown away. He manages to make everything look like a fairy tale/picture-perfect day, without any extra filters. The colors are true and vibrant. By far one of the best decisions we made for our wedding was booking Aaron and his team.

ll and worked with us as we figured out our budget. We did an engagement shoot with him and I am so glad we did! The pictures made us tear up but also we got to know him better so on the wedding day it wasn’t meeting a stranger. He truly knows his craft so well that the cost of his service is worth its weight in gold. After our wedding, all our guest commented on our photographer saying how great our photographer is. He was patient, funny and loving. He knew how to work with my 3 year old niece and even gave her a snack. We also had the pleasure of having his wife be our second photographer and she nailed it. They truly are a one of a kind team. If you are looking at so many photographers, stop your search now and book Aaron. You will not regret it!

unique - he captures the feelings of each moment. When shooting, he's warm, humorous and makes everyone around him comfortable. When you hire Aaron, you not only get a professional handling every detail of your photography, but you get a valued resource of your options, someone who listens to your vision and someone who can explain the technical details of his vision. He's also extremely open to giving new ideas a try - he did for us (with a drone) and it worked out fantastically! To be honest, he was more than our original budget, but he was beyond worth it. We are thrilled with our sneak peek photos of my daughter's wedding pics and can't wait to see the rest!

ime and felt at ease throughout the day. The photos were amazing and highly recommend Aaron Watson Photography!

wedding. At our engagement shoot, Aaron went above and beyond to get the perfect shot. He liaised with our wedding coordinator perfectly; we didn't have to worry about being at certain places at certain times, it all just fell into place and Aaron shepherded us around to the perfect spots for photos. Also this man works so hard to get the absolute best shots; it was hot on our wedding day and he was practically jogging to get into the right positions so we could get more pictures of us in. At one point he was literally laying in the dirt to get a better angle of my wife and her dress. He was so patient with our wedding party as we fumbled through the order and took such great care to explain everything to our guests. I was really impressed by how carefully he considered the needs of my 92 y/o grandmother in attendance at the wedding; he made sure she had time to find the right spot for our photos, explained the process to her, and cracked a few jokes with her as well. But these little things are just the icing on top; Aaron is a talented photographer. We have been so impressed with his work from our engagement shoot to sneak peaks we've received from the wedding, he is a miracle worker.

wedding day to get the ideal sunset shot, we knew we’d found the right photographer. He takes his craft incredibly seriously, is the ultimate professional, but also easy going to work with. We had the pleasure of working with Aaron for both our engagement shoot and wedding day at Veritas and he made us feel comfortable for both. When we had an uncertain forecast for our wedding day, he and our planner were incredibly flexible to make sure we ultimately got what we wanted and were willing to adjust on the fly. Aaron knows Charlottesville like the back of his hand and is highly skilled at capturing the natural beauty of the area. We were incredibly lucky to be able to get married outdoors, despite a horrible forecast, and Aaron was just as excited as us to get the outdoor shots he knew that we wanted. We can’t recommend Aaron enough for his professionalism, creativity, and light hearted approach to his work. In addition to making us feel comfortable, the entire bridal party and our families all enjoyed Aaron. He was such a huge part in making our day feel better than we could have ever hoped and we’re so glad we chose to work with him.

y, and he made it so fun and exciting and his calm mannerisms is a plus, because it is also very nerve racking. We got our sneak peaks and we have gotten so many compliments. If you're looking for a photographer, I promise you there are no regrets working with him!!

e. He kept us moving along on our time line and we actually ran a few minutes ahead. I knew we were in good hands from the start. He captured all the beautiful moments and every amazing photo opportunity that he could. He has such a vision and he is truly talented. I highly recommend him and promise you be will be so happy! He is worth every dollar!! We loved Aaron Watson and his lovely wife. Thank you both Aaron, Lori & Vernon

needed to be taken and moved through the process swiftly with ease and an understanding of what needed to be done. We felt the photography captured the emotion, beauty and celebration of the day. We strongly recommend Aaron Watson Photography.

in the wedding planning process! He and his team (hi Lisa!) took absolutely stunning photos of our wedding we will treasure forever. Something to note, he takes photos with an eye towards an album so everything little thing is perfectly thought through - what you see is not just a “highlight reel” of the one great photo - they are truly all incredible photos (from the lighting, to the perspective, staging and posing). Aaron also does a really good job of putting people at ease and makes being followed around with a camera all day (not a typical experience for most) feel completely natural and easy. We are so happy we chose Aaron Watson for our photographer and we could not recommend him more!! THANK YOU!

s attention to detail is unparalleled, and he does a great job of not only getting the shots, but also getting photos where every single person looks amazing (which is hard to do in those larger family photos!) We just got our full album back and I couldn't be happier. Especially as two people who do not love being photographed, Aaron found a way to capture how happy the day was for us and our guests, and made the process of taking the staged photos very painless, if not even fun. If I was getting married all over, I would absolutely choose Aaron again in a heartbeat.

le the entire day. He is very personable and professional. I highly recommend hiring Aaron for your wedding, you will not regret it!!

any special moments from our wedding day. His work speaks for itself, and his personality is so thoughtful and kind. He’s got an incredible eye for detail and has created some of the most beautiful wedding photos I’ve ever seen, and I have seen a lot. There were so many parts of the day I could not have done without Aaron’s help and advice. So, so thankful and highly recommend him to anyone!

e feelings (and personalities!) perfectly. A wedding day is full of twists and unexpected turns, but if you hire Aaron all of best memories will last you a lifetime.

wedding day. On the actual wedding day, everything went seamlessly due to their preparation. The photographers exceeded our expectations even more than we anticipated! Not only were the photographs absolutely stunning and high quality, but Aaron and his wife were also a dream to work with. They were both SO patient with every wedding party member and organized everything better than we could have imagined. If I could do it all over again, I would 1,000% book Aaron Watson Photography time and time again - you cannot go wrong!

s. No “Instagram filter” looking photos here! The AWP team even has a drone which they use to take unique landscape portraits. Aaron and Lisa are friendly, professional, responsive, and great at making couples feel relaxed in front of the camera. We definitely recommend hiring Aaron for your wedding day. We never thought it would rain on our wedding day, but our photos still turned out amazingly colorful and gorgeous! Not only did Aaron and Lisa capture stunning portraits, but they have a talent of capturing raw emotional shots- like my husband shedding a tear during the first look. We’ve received tons of complements on our wedding photos and we’ve recommended the AWP team to all our UVa & Charlottesville friends (many of which have hired them after seeing our photos). We also bought the wedding album, parent albums, and some portraits for our home. We highly recommend these add-ons as well- the quality is top notch. Thanks Aaron, Lisa, and the whole AWP team!

's evident from the beginning in the planning he does to make sure the day goes off smoothly and in understanding each couple's unique needs all the way through to the end result: amazing photos that truly capture the day! I would highly recommend Aaron to everyone.

like a million bucks. He is just perfection and worth every single penny.

t colors, and his spectacular sunset, nighttime, and fireworks photography. I was so pleased when I learned that he was available for our event date. Aaron was so well-organized and such a delight to work with. He has a great personality, and was spectacular at putting us at ease on our wedding day (and helping to keep us organized, too!). By the end of our wedding day, he practically felt like family, and everyone loved working with him. In addition, we have gotten so many wonderful compliments about his photos, in addition to comments about how enjoyable he was to be around. Aaron had many wonderful ideas for what sort of pictures would work well at our venue and at that time of day and year, and worked to incorporate our ideas too. He made sure that he got photos of all family and details that we requested, and in the style we had discussed during our consultation meeting. He checked the weather, sunset times, and everything else as we prepared for the day. Aaron even created an outline of a schedule that helped other vendors work around some of the things we planned (e.g., sunset photos). I planned our wedding, and he was also very helpful in suggesting other vendors I could hire. Aaron was super prompt in getting our digital photos to us, and they were BEAUTIFUL! I cannot wait to get our albums later this fall (which, by the way, he prints himself too...a one-stop, high quality shop!). I could not have asked for ANYTHING better to document and remember this special event. Honestly, even as I write this, I feel as though I cannot possibly do justice to the experience that Aaron provided to us, but I do think that his photos communicate a lot. I will say this: As a person who is also in a service industry, I can only hope to give my clients the same degree of service, consideration, and professionalism that Aaron gave us; this is my highest possible compliment. You should absolutely, 100%, and without any reservations whatsoever hire Aaron Watson Photography.

k with. Do not hesitate to book him for your special event. The pictures from our wedding day couldn’t have been better.

edding photos are nothing short of spectacular! We pushed back our wedding by 1 year in conjunction with covid and a scheduling conflict and Aaron was incredibly accommodating. Throughout the past year, he was always willing to answer any question we had and welcomed us bouncing any thoughts off him. A couple of weeks before the wedding day, we had an extremely thorough phone call with him and went through the timeline from the detailed shots, bridesmaid photos, first look, family photos, preferred location of shots, etc and truly took the time to learn how we preferred things. Throughout the whole day, Aaron was always smiling and made us feel at such ease while we were taking personal photos – this was just his happy personality that made you feel like you knew him for years and not just a photographer at your wedding. Despite photographing numerous weddings at our venue previously, he was so creative with his photography making ours feel unique and was willing to try new ideas all while listening to our opinion. Our guests and wedding party couldn’t stop raving about how amazing Aaron was and how stunning his photography is. There is simply no one better than Aaron!!

e day of while making sure we could get all the photos we wanted. Even with a 1-year postponement due to COVID, he kept in touch and checked in with us periodically leading up to the big day. We also took engagement photos with him, which he went out of his way to do early in the morning one Friday to accommodate our travel schedule. Before the wedding day, he scheduled a thorough phone call to ensure we had all our questions answered and to review the timeline of the first look, family photos, and wedding party photos. All our guests raved about him and we could not recommend him enough to anyone else looking for a photographer in Charlottesville!!!

received from all of his previous clients, but we wanted to try, anyway. Aaron's good-humored patience and expertise at crowd control are phenomenal. Our daughter called from their wedding trip last week to talk about all of the special memories of the day, and one thing she mentioned was how amazing Aaron was, especially his care to try to make their photos feel personal even though Aaron has done hundreds of couples and many at Keswick, and she added, "you could see how his mind was constantly working to be as creative as he could for us". Even the preview photos we've seen this early are phenomenal! Thank you, Aaron!

son’s low-key way of taking charge will fit into almost anyone’s wedding scenario. His people skills are right up there with his technical abilities. A number of us in the bride’s dressing room commented on his laid-back persona, which masks a thorough and highly skilled professional photographer. Despite the overcast quality of the sky on my daughter’s wedding day, he managed to make things look bright and the colors pop in “the first look.” His detailed knowledge of the venue meant that no time was ever wasted in finding “the right spot” for his lens. (Note to future brides: when vendor shopping, your first question should be “Have you worked at this venue before?” You don’t want to waste the time or pay for the learning curve on your wedding day.) Assisted by a woman who demonstrated the same high professional level, Aaron was able to deliver an abundant assortment of images in capturing the fixed timeframe of the day. And he caught those special moments of laughter, intimacy, connection—the “truth” moments. His images are beautiful; his style of acquiring them is non-intrusive. All in all, he delivered a technically beautiful and emotionally accurate documentation of the day. What more could a bride want? I hope that my daughter and her new husband can sit down on their fiftieth anniversary and go through their wedding album. They will have these images to rekindle the excitement and ardor of their special day, and they are lucky for that, I think.

the day felt like a blur, he caught details I would have completely overlooked and made sure that everyone was included and on the same page. He was extremely kind and helpful when it came to managing my dress outdoors (it was raining), and was incredibly organized in getting all the formal shots of family members. The photos are breathtaking and we could not be any happier with how they turned out. We could not have asked for a better photographer!

ng day. However, from the moment we met him he immediately made every one comfortable in front of the camera. He felt like a family friend. Aaron kept us on time all day and got all of our must have shots that we requested. After getting my gallery back I cannot believe all of the amazing shots Aaron and his wife got of our wedding day. My fear was feeling uncomfortable with a photographer photographing every moment and it feel "fake", but it was the exact opposite. Aaron was the perfect amount of leading the shots versus staying behind the scenes and letting all of the emotions truly be candid. Thank you, Aaron! Jonathan and I cannot thank you and Lisa enough.

ook at the rehearsal dinner and wedding, but the process was both fun and easy. We couldn’t imagine any other photographer at our wedding. Further, Aaron was able to perfectly capture some of the unplanned moments of our wedding like the limbo! He was always in the perfect place. And to get back to the pictures themselves. In one word, they are INCREDIBLE. When my wife and I saw them, we couldn’t believe it. He not only captures what the event looked like but also how it felt. Every picture brings back a vibrant memory. We cannot recommend Aaron Watson any higher. He is simply the best photographer you can get.

ur best selves (thankfully!). He is very calm and genuine which helped us feel comfortable to take natural pictures. When it came time for the wedding, he had a call with us a few weeks before to talk through the schedule. We made some adjustments to capture the sunset and allocate enough time for 'first look' & family pictures. During the wedding and reception, he was not intrusive, and he captured all of our key moments. The finished product is beautiful and I would recommend him to anyone!

and enjoyable to work with. We used him for our engagement photos and he made that day so much fun, I couldn't wait for the wedding day! He asked all the right questions leading up to the wedding ensuring that we would get all the shots we wanted (which we did). Day of, he moved things quickly, our wedding party or family never got tired and so many people said they had no idea he was even there during the reception! He did such a good job with his wife Lisa keeping "hidden" yet capturing every single moment of our day! I even added on extra time with him, and I am so glad that I did! We also ordered an album from him and WOW! The quality is nothing like I have ever seen, it is honestly stunning! He made the creation process easy, helped guide us so we had all the best photos included and the final product is something we will cherish for our entire lives! He is such a talented photographer, so there is no doubt your photos will come out amazing but you'll also enjoy working with him which truly matters when its 8-10 hours of your wedding day!!!

st decision you can make, book him now. Long version below, and what makes Aaron Amazing! •Clear Communication: Aaron has done hundreds of weddings. He not only responds to emails and phone calls immediately, but has a robust system to manage all photography related details for your wedding day. We ended up using his timeline for our wedding day because it was perfect. Yet on our wedding day when there was some rain, his team moved with the flow and helped us adjust our timeline seamlessly. •Photos that are Art: Aaron’s photos are not just of people, but capture the perfect angles, lighting, scenery, and moments that make his photos worthy for a museum. All our guests and family keep telling us how many of our photos could be covers of a magazines or crisp prints in our future home •Dynamic and Rich Images, ‘No Instagram Filter’ Applied: Unlike many wedding photographs where it looks like their photos have the same instagram filter on each one, Aarons photos have the highest natural dynamic range of color. They appear natural, just as if you were there in person. Crisp, bold, and beautiful. •Capturing People and Moments: Aaron captured the people, emotions, and love of our special day in such a raw way. He caught every key moment - a tear from the brides father, the best dance floor moments, our first kiss, special moments with our grandparents and loved ones. •Provides Multiple shooters: Aaron always has a second shooter to catch every angle, and our wedding day even had a third. A key requirement for any wedding, or you will miss important shots. •Friendly, Funny, and Made of Feel at Ease: My wife and I felt like we were friends with Aaron (well we were friends by the end), and his natural personality made us feel so relaxed at our engagement session and our wedding individual shots, making those special photos even more beautiful. We could be 100% ourselves. •Book him as soon as you can: Aaron is so well known, has won so many awards, and is loved by so many couple that his schedule books incredibly far out. Aaron is the best vendor decision you can make hands down; everything else falls in place with his expertise.

mp Winery, and would couldn't have asked for anything better than we received! Aaron knew exactly where to shoot around the property and paid so much attention to the small details. We had a blast! Our pictures are absolutely amazing memories that we love looking at and reminiscing about! The quality of our photo books and the prints/framed pieces are top notch. We are so happy with everything! We hope to use him for years to come with our life adventures!

oving his studio. He was great the day of our wedding - friendly, fun, calming, and kept us right on schedule. Our pictures are beautiful and capture all of the important parts of the day, with lots of unique shots including some incredible shots at sunset that he pulled us out briefly to take. We also received our photos very quickly - a few pictures the day after, sneak peak with about 150 photos within one to two weeks, and all of our photos in less than a month. In short, I don't think we could have asked for anything better.

rue professional, extremely talented, experienced, flexible and excellent about communication and follow up. You may not realize how much time you spend with your photographer on your wedding day but it’s A LOT. It’s important to be with someone (like Aaron) who is kind, fun, easy-going and who is as happy to be there as you are! The longer version is - I am one of those people who rarely likes pictures of myself and I was blown away by Aaron’s work! Our photos were stunning, flattering, and captured all of the details and emotions of the day. I felt like I was looking at a fairy tale story of our wedding day. The turn-around time was also impressive. Aaron worked to learn about us as a couple (such as wanting to know our personal love story!) and asked about what is important to us (including what wedding elements we cared about most, details of family dynamics, etc) and created a detailed wedding day timeline. What impressed me MOST was that despite this thoughtfully planned timeline, he was incredibly flexible on our actual wedding day! The rain had resulted in a lot of back and forth about ceremony location and start time and changed some our of planned locations for photos. Aaron and his team seamlessly went with the flow and altered their timeline as needed and STILL managed to capture all of the shots and moments we were hoping for. Only someone as talented and experienced as Aaron could've pulled this off the way he did. Your wedding photos are an investment. It is the one thing you will have when the whirlwind of your wedding day is over. You must choose Aaron. I could never recommend him enough.

tion was at the Darden School of Business. Aaron and his team went above and beyond to capture our wedding day. Throughout the planning process, Aaron learned every detail of our wedding so that he could capture the aspects of the day that were important to us. From providing a comprehensive questionnaire to taking the time to talk through every detail leading up to our wedding, we never doubted that we were in good hands. He went through the logistics of how he would be photographing at different locations and brainstormed creative ideas for images that would work well at our venues. Upon signing up to work with Aaron Watson Photography, we had access to software that made paying our installments, choosing photography packages, and managing our pictures seamless. Aaron responded in less than 24 hours to any questions we had and had excellent suggestions when we needed recommendations and advice. He is well-known in the Charlottesville wedding industry and our vendors had an enormous amount respect for him. From working together, it is clear that Aaron is an expert in his craft. Our pictures are incredible, and they clearly capture the emotion of our wedding day. The candid shots are just as beautiful as the staged ones and demonstrate that Aaron has a keen eye for detail. One of my favorite things about Aaron is his personality. Not only is he an absolute blast to work with, but he also has a calming presence that we were grateful for throughout our wedding day. He was instrumental in assisting our guests and was sure to ask family and friends if they had any requests for special pictures. We were extremely comfortable during our individual photography sessions and, during the ceremony and reception, we hardly even noticed Aaron was there. Our family and guests remarked about how thoughtful he was in striking this balance. From start to finish, Aaron was professional, organized, kind, and accommodating. Both my husband and I agree that hiring Aaron Watson Photography was the best wedding decision that we made. Thank you, Aaron Watson Photography, for capturing beautiful memories that will last a lifetime!!

lent, our day ran much more smoothly than it would have without them. We now have a collection of pictures that we will be looking back on for a lifetime. Thank you again for everything you and your team did for us, we are forever grateful!