Business Details
22 Years
experience
Your Trusted Durango Photographer for Life's Special Moments
Allison Ragsdale Photography has been honored as Durango's Best Photographer for seven consecutive years, a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence in portrait photography. Since our founding, we have specialized in capturing life's most meaningful moments through personalized sessions tailored to each client's unique story. Our 7-step process ensures seamless planning, execution, and delivery of timeless portraits that exceed expectations. With expertise in senior, wedding, family, and headshot photography, our team combines artistic vision with technical precision to create images that resonate emotionally.We guarantee 100% satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail, from wardrobe guidance to professional printing. Our Durango-based studio serves clients across Southwest Colorado, offering both on-location and studio sessions backed by decades of combined experience. We pride ourselves on making every client feel part of our extended family, ensuring their photographic journey becomes a cherished memory.
Services
Wedding Photography
Senior Portraits
Family Photography
Headshot Sessions
Elopement Coverage
Location Guidance
Professional Printing
Photo Editing
Portrait Retouching
Custom Framing
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We implement a proven 7-step process for perfect portraits
- Our team has 20+ years of combined photography experience
- 100% satisfaction guarantee on all products purchased
- Personalized sessions tailored to your unique story
- Professional printing with archival-quality materials included
What people say
Stress-free experience
Professional editing
Beautiful locations
Personalized planning
100% satisfaction
Services
Wedding Photography
Our wedding photography captures every meaningful moment with artistic precision and documentary storytelling. We combine candid shots with guided posing to create timeless images that reflect your unique celebration. With full-day coverage options and two professional photographers, we ensure no detail goes undocumented from ceremony to reception. Packages include engagement sessions and comprehensive planning support.
Senior Portraits
Specialized senior photography sessions that celebrate individual personalities and milestones. We provide wardrobe styling, location selection, and professional retouching to create striking images for graduation announcements and keepsakes. Our process ensures comfort in front of the camera with multiple outfit changes and personalized posing guidance.
Family Photography
Custom family photo sessions that capture authentic connections in natural settings. We coordinate group dynamics to create cohesive compositions while accommodating different ages and personalities. Sessions include styling advice, location scouting, and print options for wall displays or holiday cards.
Headshot Sessions
Corporate and personal branding headshots that convey professional credibility and individual style. We offer studio and on-location options with wardrobe consultation to create images suitable for business profiles, websites, and marketing materials. Sessions focus on natural expressions with subtle retouching for polished results.
Elopement Coverage
Documenting private wedding ceremonies with discreet, artistic photography that emphasizes emotional moments and scenic backdrops. Our elopement packages include location guidance, timeline coordination, and essential portrait coverage for couples prioritizing personal celebration over large events.
People
Allison Ragsdale
Lead Photographer
Award-winning photographer with 15+ years of experience specializing in senior and wedding portraits. Recognized for creating relaxed environments that produce natural, emotive imagery while maintaining technical excellence in composition and lighting.
Matt
Photographer
Experienced second shooter with expertise in capturing candid moments and assisting with client direction during larger sessions. Brings technical precision to complement Allison's artistic vision during weddings and family portraits.
Questions
What photography packages do you offer?
We provide customized packages for weddings, senior portraits, family sessions, and headshots with flexible options for session length, locations, and print/digital deliverables.
Do you provide location guidance for photoshoots?
Yes, we offer exclusive location guides and on-site scouting to ensure optimal settings for your portraits based on seasonal conditions and client preferences.
What's included in your wedding photography services?
Full-day coverage includes two photographers, engagement session, planning consultations, and premium editing with multiple format deliverables.
How does the ordering process work?
After your session, we schedule an in-person ordering appointment to review edited images and help select prints, albums, or digital packages tailored to your display needs.
What payment options are available?
We offer flexible payment plans and accept major credit cards for all portrait packages and printed products.
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