Charlottesville, Virginia's Premiere Photographer
Aaron Watson Photography raises the bar for photographic excellence in Charlottesville. The award-winning and internationally published studio is committed to superior quality and exceptional customer service. Aaron's numerous accolades and highlight his relentless dedication to capturing vibrant and significant moments for his clients.









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Press
HGTV
National Geographic
Style Me Pretty
Martha Stewart Weddings
The Knot Magazine
Huffington Post
Brides Magazine
Equestrian Quarterly
Inside Weddings
Washingtonian Bride & Groom
Maharani Weddings
Virginia Living
Equally Wed
Carats & Cake
Wine & Country Life
C-Ville Weddings
United With Love
Every Last Detail
Project Wedding
The Wedding Yentas
The Lovely Find
One Lovely Day
Smitten Magazine
Hill City Bride
Rustic Wedding Chic
Wedding Wire
Southern Living
Condè Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Business Traveller UK
Business Traveller Germany
Forbes Travel Guide
Awards
50 Best Wedding Photographers - WPJA
Voted Best Wedding Vendor by Virginia Living
8 time Wedding Wire Couple’s Choice Award
Three time Best of Zola (formerly Borrowed & Blue)
Silver Medal in the WPPI International Print Competition
Top 20 Wedding Pictures of the Year - Huffington Post
Six times Nominated Best of C-Ville Wedding Photographer
Nominated for Wedding of the Year by Wine & Country Magazine
2024 Wedding of the Year Winner - Wine & Country Magazine
2024 & 2025 Best of The Knot
The Knot Hall of Fame

Meet The Team Behind the Scenes
Explore the creative force behind Aaron Watson Photography, where our team of expert artists and craftspeople excel in their fields, providing top-notch service.

Photo Team
Our talented Photography Team works alongside Aaron at weddings and school/team portrait days, expertly capturing multiple perspectives. Handpicked for their skill, professionalism, and warm personalities, they ensure a seamless experience and deliver high-quality images you’ll cherish for years to come.

Editior
Working closely with Aaron, our Photo Editor enhances each image with color correction, retouching, and consistency. Their artistic eye and attention to detail help us deliver polished, professional images you'll treasure - making sure every photo meets Aaron’s high standards before reaching your hands.

Album Designer
Our Album Designer brings your story to life through beautifully designed wedding and portrait albums. Working closely with our Photo Editor and Aaron, they thoughtfully curate each layout to tell a story through your favorite images with elegance and flow—creating timeless keepsakes you’ll cherish for generations.

Production
Our Production Manager brings your portraits to life with expert care—printing and stretching canvas gallery wraps, cutting mats and glass, and custom framing each piece. Their precision and passion ensure every finished product is beautifully crafted and ready to be proudly displayed in your home or business.



The Watson Legacy
The Watson Legacy represents both my roots and our future, and is a story that shows the importance of preserving family photographic heirlooms. My journey into professional photography was deeply shaped by the loss of my father, before I graduated high school. Our last conversation was about buying a professional camera for me to pursue photography. It was a second heartbreak years later that I discovered all of my digital images with him had been lost on a crashed computer. Only the physical prints remained—a powerful reminder of how vital it is to preserve memories in lasting, tangible ways.
Now, as a father myself, and alongside my wife Lisa—who has joined me behind the camera—photography has truly become a family affair. Together, we understand the importance of creating a family history that our own children can cherish for generations. This shared commitment drives us to not only preserve our own family’s story but also to celebrate and capture the unique stories of every couple and family we have the privilege to photograph.
Family legacy is at the heart of our work, symbolized by the “W” in our logo—a floral-inspired design that reflects both growth and life. This emblem honors my father, who was not only a photographer but also a landscape architect. Just as he thoughtfully designed gardens that would flourish over time, the “W” represents the lasting influence of his legacy and the values that guide our work. Our purpose is to ensure that the memories we capture don’t remain trapped on screens, or lost in the cloud, but are transformed into timeless heirlooms—tangible pieces of your family’s story to be cherished and passed down for generations.
We invite you to let us help create a photographic legacy for your family—just as we’ve now done for our own. Through timeless portraits and beautifully printed artwork, we’ll preserve your most meaningful moments so your story can be cherished now and for generations to come.




Celebrating Two Decades of Photographic Artistry
Aaron Watson Photography is the go-to photography studio for Charlottesville's residents and visitors seeking artistry of their most precious milestones for over 20 years. With a deep-rooted presence in the Charlottesville community, Aaron's built a legacy of quality, reliability, and unparalleled photographic skill.

Weddings
Aaron Watson Photography crafts vivid, genuine wedding stories, capturing love stories across Charlottesville, Northern Virginia and beyond.
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Portraits
Portrait sessions include family, child, newborn and maternity photography, all done with a signature touch of vibrancy and connection.
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Commercial
Professional commercial imagery ranging from headshots, 360, aerial coverage, to advertising photography and more.
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