This year has brought some of our favorite wedding trends—bright
colors are back, biodegradable confetti is in, and aerial shots are taking photography to new heights. Using a drone, photographers and videographers can capture never-before seen angles of your ceremony or reception set against Charlottesville’s scenic vistas, vineyards, and venues. Whether you’re looking to add cinematic elegance to a video, or an editorial spread to an album, here are a few of our favorite drone photographers you can find up in the air.
Aaron Watson Photography. This family-owned photography team are aerial pros. Their vibrant, timeless style is perfect for capturing the area’s natural grandeur, and their shots are seriously breathtaking. aaronwatsonphoto.com
Meredith Coe Photography. A local photographer with 11 years of experience, Meredith Coe can cover all angles of your big day. “A drone shot elevates, in all senses of the word, your wedding visually,” says Coe. “Artistic large prints in your home or a full two-page spread in your album is always jaw-dropping.” meredithcoephotography.com
Silver Streak Weddings. If you’re looking to include aerials in your wedding reel, Silver Streak Weddings have shot at local venues like The Wool Factory, Castle Hill Cider, Mount Ida Farm, and King Family Vineyards. silverstreakweddings.com
Film and Flourish. Andrew Gilford of Film and Flourish turns love stories into movies. His videos are something special, with documentary-like storytelling and tons of aerials. filmandflourish.com